So if you are an adult and going to be in the New York City area on 8/1/09, Pel is going to be a part of a panel discussion at the iconic New York City Public Library. (Yes, that library with the big stone lions in front.) The other panelist of note is Melissa Anelli of Harry Potter The Leaky Cauldron and Harry, A History fame.
We will be discussing online fan life. Please note the event is intended for adults:
“The Children’s Literary Café at the new Children’s Center at 42nd Street is pleased to announce our event on Saturday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. Come through the main doors to the information desk and ask for directions to the auditorium:
The fan phenomenon. It’s about bringing your love of literature out into the open where you can celebrate it with a community of like-minded people. Since the advent of the internet, fans have never been able to meet and gather with more ease.
The Children’s Literary Café is a monthly gathering of adults who are fans of children’s literature. Professionals, librarians, authors, illustrators, publishers, booksellers, teachers, and anyone else interested in the field are welcome to attend our meetings. The Literary Café provides free Advanced Readers galleys, a rotating series of talks with professionals in the field, and great conversation. This program is for adults only.”
Pel is excited to be joining in the discussion and to be meeting Melissa Anelli since she was and is a Harry Potter fan.
Just for your information the lions’ names are patience and fortitude. just thought you would like to know.
Cool! We didn’t know that. Are they labeled, which is which?
I don’t know. My mom and sister went there last year and asked. If you ask a staff member they should be able to tell you which is which.
Sounds so fun…Hi, my name is Karen and I am a
Twi-holic…lol I definately would go. I would have to come out of the closet, the 50 year old over in the corner has a confession to make, could you all make her feel at home…ha ha long day at work and I keep picturing myself sitting amongst all
these young people…I believe it would be theraputic for me. lol
I just got back from New York on Wednesday! Anyway, I’m not an adult so I can’t even go there.