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DC-area children’s literature professionals since 1945
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
MARCH 22:
Let your voice be heard about the future of the Guild!
Join us for the Annual Business Meeting in-person at the Cleveland Park Library (3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008). This important event will take place from 11:30 to 1:30.
The topics discussed will include:
Committee reports - What we've done and plan to do!
Nominating procedures and updates - How Can you help keep the Guild going strong?
Signature event update (Hint: It's with a Newbery award winner!)
Programming and leadership - More on our future and your role in it
Book Topic discussion - What we can do to stay current on industry affairs
Adjournment - Followed by gathering at nearby restaurant or cafe for those who can join.
Thanks to everyone who can attend and help us chart the future!
This is a free event
SAVE THESE DATES!
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING SOON
April 17: Online extravaganza with illustrator Eric Rohmann. Get set to hear from author/illustrator Eric Rohmann whose work includes Caldecott award recognition and amazing talent.
May 31: In-person spectacular with Newbery winner… Oh, you’ll have to wait for details about the author and this signature event. More soon, but please do save the date!
June 12: Luncheon with legendary author and former Book Guild President Katherine Paterson in person at Bus Boys and Poets. Katherine will speak about her career and her newest title, Jella Lepman and her Library of Dreams: The Woman Who Rescued a Generation of Children and Founded the World's Largest Children's Library (the founder of IBBY, the International Board on Books for Young People). The Presentation will be followed by a short business meeting to present the Guild Literacy Grants and pass the ceremonial torch to new Guild officers.
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