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Actress, Author Sally Field to Speak Saturday in New Orleans
Sally Field is a two-time Academy Award
and three-time Emmy Award winning actor,
who has portrayed dozens of iconic roles
on both the large and small screens. Her
extensive film credits include performances
in Robert Benson's Places of the Heart,
for which she received both the Academy
Award and a Golden Globe, and Martin
Ritt's Norma Rae, receiving not only the
Academy Award but also a Golden Globe.
She also received Golden Globe nominations
for her work in Smokey and the Bandit,
Absence of Malice, Kiss Me Goodbye, and
Steel Magnolias and received both SAG and
BAFTA nominations for her work in Forrest
Gump. Other films include Lincoln, An Eye
for An Eye, Mrs. Doubtfire, Soapdish, Not
Without My Daughter, The End, Hooper,
Stay Hungry (her first major film role), and
Hello, My Name is Doris. She starred in both
Punchline and Murphy's Romance, which

Sally Field
Auditorium Speaker Series

Saturday 6/23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Hachette Book Group

were produced by her production company,
Fogwood Films. The session will take place
on Saturday, June 23, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the
2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition
in New Orleans, LA.
Born in Pasadena, California and raised
in a show-business family, Sally Field is one
of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time, and now she tells her
story for the first time in an intimate and
haunting literary memoir, In Pieces, available Fall 2018. In her own words, she writes
about a challenging and lonely childhood,
the craft that helped her find her voice, and
a powerful emotional legacy that shaped

her journey as a daughter
and a mother. With raw
honesty and the fresh,
pitch-perfect prose of a
natural-born writer, and
with all the humility and
authenticity her fans have
come to expect, Field
brings readers behind
the scenes for not only
the highs and lows of her
star-studded early career
in Hollywood, but deep Sally Field (photo by John Russo)
into the truth of her lifelong relationships and in 2015, she was honored by President
including, most importantly, her compli- Obama with the National Medal of Arts.
cated love for her own mother. Powerful and She has served on the Board of Directors of
unforgettable, In Pieces is an inspiring and Vital Voices since 2002 and also served on
important account of life as a woman in the the Board of The Sundance Institute.
This session is sponsored by Hachette
second half of the twentieth century.
In 2012, Sally Field was inducted into Book Group.
Get details and add to your schedule now.
the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,

Exhibits at the Heart of the ALA Conference Experience
Aside from the obvious attraction of
the Exhibits and all the gifts and gadgets
you get to fill your bags with, your support
of those that exhibit makes many of the
events you attend possible. Visiting the
Exhibits allows you to meet authors, view
the newest technologies, enjoy a stage
presentation, and much more. (See pages
7-8 for a map of this year's Exhibit Hall.)
The Exhibits open immediately after the
Opening General Session with a ribboncutting ceremony featuring a brief welcome
by ALA and local dignitaries. The reception
allows exhibitors and attendees their first
opportunity to network. Be sure to stop
by this festive event with food, drinks, and
entertainment.
Exhibits Stages
Live Stages with a variety of leading
personalities, launches, and other presentations are located within the hall. To hear
the latest "Buzz" about the newest titles
from your favorite publishers all in one
easy-to-find location, visit The Book Buzz
Theater in the exhibits. See the schedule
here.
The What's Cooking @ ALA Demonstration Stage will be heating up the exhibit floor with mouthwatering displays
from the hottest chefs, latest cookbook
authors, and the "best-in-the-business"
foodies. Chefs will be on hand to prepare
the hottest recipes on the demonstration
stage, and to autograph their books. See
the schedule here.
The PopTop Stage features favorite
book genres, including mystery, humor,
romance, technology, and travel. With
readings, discussions, panels, and presentations, you are sure to discover what's
popular as we welcome in 2018! See the
schedule here.
Hear from authors, illustrators, and creators of the hottest games and graphic novels at the Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage.
Learn more about the art of graphic novels
and illustration, how games and gaming inspire creativity and social interaction, and
how comics in the library and in the classroom can help inspire and reach reluctant

readers. See the schedule here.
Exhibits Hours
Friday, June 22: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Opening Reception on the Exhibit Floor for
full conference registrants only
Saturday, June 23: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 25: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closing Events on the Exhibit Floor
Specialty Pavilions
Special showcase pavilions help conference
attendees get an in-depth look at what's new,
including the latest publications, products,
and technologies. Specialty Pavilions include:
Artist Alley
Meet many of today's leading artists, illustrators, and creators of comics, games, graphic
novels, and books for readers of all ages, and
enjoy original artwork.
Diversity Pavilion
Bringing together in one space exhibitors
who offer books, products, and services to
help libraries meet the needs of their diverse populations and engage with issues
of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access.
DVD / Video Pavilion
Showcases recorded materials for libraries
of all types.
Gaming/Graphic Novel Pavilion
This fun Pavilion links suppliers of educational and recreational games and graphic
novels with librarians and industry professionals looking to implement related programs
and materials. This is a Pavilion not to miss
- many libraries have reported increased use
after implementing gaming programs.
Gaming Lounge
An oasis of gaming amidst the sea of
exhibits. Stop by the Gaming Lounge to
explore game resources for your library
programs. Join the GameRT for open gaming from their library of game resources,
sit down for demos from leading game
publishers or explore poster and sharing

Last year in Chicago, the ALA/ERT Exhibits Opening Reception draws a big
crowd. This year's opening is set for Friday, June 22, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

sessions from other librarians who are
exploring and implementing successful
gaming programs in their library spaces.
Government Information Pavilion
Offers the latest information from featured
government agencies.
International Pavilion
The perfect place to find multi-lingual
and multi-cultural publications and library
materials. With suppliers from around the
world, one stop at this Pavilion helps you
build your collection.
Library School and Instruction Pavilion
ALISE institutional members and other
schools showcase LIS educational programs.
Mobile Applications Pavilion
There's "an app for that!" Find the
latest mobile apps and technology to
manage your library, improve service
to patrons, and help readers of all ages.
Small Press/Product Area
Where new and independent presses often
launch their newest titles, and a jumping-off
point for new vendors to introduce themselves
to the library community.

University Press Pavilion
Discover a wide variety of academic
and trade titles in print and digital
formats, as well as database products.
Zine Pavilion
Zines offer a unique way for libraries to expand their print objectives and
connect with their communities in a
time when so much of our work is going digital. Handmade publications
that can cover any subject, many zines
represent perspectives rarely covered in
other print media. Zines offer a range of
programming opportunities for youth
and adults alike. This pavilion includes
Zine creators and librarians who manage
zine collections. A display of topical zines
will be raffled off to a library at the close
of the exhibits.
Other Resources include the Internet
Room, managed by ALA's Internet Steering Committee and staffed by volunteers,
and the Post Office, provided by the
United States Postal Service, on hand to
take care of your shipping needs, offering
exclusively Priority Mail service. Check
the Post Office location on site for daily
hours.

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