We can’t wait to see you in Austin at the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in just a few short weeks! Peruse the program early, then join us in the exhibit hall in the Macmillan Adult booth #1359 for galley giveaways, and at many of the events below (all are free unless otherwise noted): In-Booth Signing with Katherine Center Tuesday, April 14, 5:30–7:00pm Austin Convention Center | Macmillan Adult Booth #1359 Katherine Center will be signing complimentary copies of HAPPINESS FOR BEGINNERS. Opening Author Session Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 noon–1:50pm Hilton Hotel, 500 East 4th Street | Austin Grand Ballroom JK Tickets required* New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo (AFTER THE STORM) and other authors provide literary flair and flavor as they share some of their writing experiences and read from their books. *Luncheon tickets are $43 and must be purchased by Friday, April 3, through pre-registration. State Treasures: Texan Authors Wednesday, April 15, 2:00–3:50pm Austin Convention Center | Room 6 AB, level 3 Join this lively panel discussion on all matters Texan! Chris Tomlinson (TOMLINSON HILL: The Remarkable Story of Two Families Who Share the Tomlinson Name – One White, One Black) and other Texas authors regale with the two-stepping, tale-wrangling narratives that capture the Lone Star spirit. Texas Tea: Meet and Greet Over 50 YA Authors Wednesday, April 15, 4:00-5:20pm Hilton Hotel, 500 East 4th Street | Austin Grand Ballroom F-H, 6th floor Tickets required* Join us for the fourth annual Texas Tea, the premier event for YA literature enthusiasts, featuring several authors including C.C. Hunter (“Shadow Falls” series and UNSPOKEN: Shadow Falls After Dark). Librarians stay put as authors move from table to table sharing stories over tea and pastries. *Tickets are $30 and must be purchased by Friday, April 3, through pre-registration. Steampunk and Fantasy: The Lure of Distant Worlds Thursday, April 16, 10:00-11:50am Austin Convention Center | Room 16 AB, level 4 From alternative histories to alternate realities, steampunk and fantasy authors, including New York Times bestselling author C.C. Hunter (“Shadow Falls” series and UNSPOKEN: Shadow Falls After Dark), reveal the creative aspect of rendering foreign worlds and the emotional spark of finding universal lessons that draw in readers. “Evening with the Authors” Dinner Thursday, April 16, 6:30-8:30pm Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd | Foothills II Tickets required* Delicious prose and artful writing are served up! Join five writers, including Steve Berry (THE PATRIOT THREAT) for an intriguing evening of literary and culinary delights. *Dinner tickets for this four course dinner are $85 and must be purchased by Friday, April 3, through pre-registration.