Okay, so this will NOT be as awesome as my BEA recap, partially because my brain is still SUPER exhausted from the chaos of ALA, but mostly because I um... forgot to take pictures of almost everything. So... yeah. SORRY.
BUT I DID GET THE ALL IMPORTANT SHANNON-STANDING WITH THE KEEPER COVER DISPLAY AT THE S&S BOOTH PICTURE:
So... there's that. :)
Anyway, I keep trying to figure out how to sum up ALA--since the pictures I'm about to show you most definitely will NOT do that for me. But I'm struggling a bit.
In some ways it was much more relaxed than BEA, since I didn't have to get on a plane or switch time zones or do scary panels where all eyes were on me, expecting me to sound smart. Mostly I just hung out with friends:
Walked around the booths seeing publishing friends, chatting with librarians, and snatching up amazing ARCs to read:
And went to various mixers/meet-ups:
By: Shannon Whitney,
on 6/22/2012
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Yes, that's right--I've only barely recovered from BEA and yet I'm off again for a weekend in Anaheim at ALA.
THANKFULLY, my schedule is muuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuch less hectic this time, and involves no, "Shannon doing scary official things she could easily screw up." So phew--I might actually get to relax this time! (well... as much as I'm capable of relaxing...)
I can confirm that S&S WILL be giving out KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES ARCs at booth 2600-2601 (more info on what giveaways they'll be doing can be found HERE).
As for me, I'll mostly be wandering the exhibit floors and would love to say hi if you spot me--don't be shy. I'm also happy to sign any ARCs. And I'll have pretty bookmarks with me!!! (also, warning: I get OBLIVIOUS in crowds, so please don't take it personally if I walk right past you. Just throw an ARC at my head).
I'm also *planning* to be at the following evening meet-ups--for at least part of the time:
Love your dress!!!
Take care
x
So cool!! I am definitely planning to visit some writer conferences next year so I can meet my bloggy friends and favorite authors!
Looks like lots of fun! Thanks for sharing!
Looks like you had a blast. And Yay, I love Sophia.
LiLa!!! Now I need some wine.
You met LILA?! I'm so super envious. I heart you, too. But, LiLa?!
I kid. They have nothing on you because of Shannon Shame. You totally win.
YAY! Thanks for posting this pic so we can steal it because, um, we have like two pictures from the entire weekend. Major fail.
Awesome meeting you! Fingers crossed that next time we'll get more time to chat!
Awesome everyone you got to see. Sounds like so much fun.
Aww, yay for meeting LiLa and my awesome co-vlogger Sophia! You all look super cute together!
Wow, wow! Cool, cool, cool! How amazing and exciting. The people, the books, the authors...*wipes away envious drool*
And I saw some ARCs in your pile that look very tempting.
Yay for Shannon! So glad you had an awesome experience. :)
<3 had so much fun this past weekend!
I adore all your "Shannon-style" blogs. What a fun time at ALA! Reminds me of last year, sniff, sniff. And to think I was just down the road in San Diego last week tending my 5 year-old twin nephews. I have to admit, I felt the ALA *vibes* from two hours away . . . ;-)
Ahhhh! LiLa!!! We so need a retreat. :)