MHLS - Fall Into Books

10th Annual
Fall Into Books Conference

In 2008, the conference will be held at the Mt. St. Alphonsus Retreat Center in Esopus, NY on Thursday, October 23, 2008.

Keynote Speaker: Lauren Wohl, Roaring Brook Press
Author Presentation: Jack Gantos

Early Bird registration $60 - due by August 8, 2008.
Regular registration $70 - due by October 3, 2008.

Book Discussion Groups and Schedule (Coming spring 2008)
Registration Form and Book Order Form (Coming spring 2008)
Driving directions to Mt. St. Alphonsus Retreat Center

Coming from afar?
Come the night before; reasonable rates available.
Contact Mt. St. Alphonsus directly. Please indicate that you are attending the Fall Into Books Conference.
Phone: 845-384-8000

Fall Into Books Annual Children's and Young Adult Literature Conference is sponsored by:
Dutchess BOCES School Library System
Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System
Rockland BOCES School Library System
Sullivan BOCES School Library System
Ulster BOCES School Library System
Ramapo Catskill Library System
Mid-Hudson Library System

This conference is held annually in the late fall. The schedule for the day is similar from year to year: book sales, kickoff speaker, two 1-hour book discussion sessions (ranging from picture books to books for teens), lunch, keynote author presentation and author signing. There are other times during the day when books may be purchased as well. Attendees are able to pre-order books by the featured author by filling out a form on the registration sheet, insuring that the books they wish to buy will be available at the Conference. NOTE: We will not be able to accept payment by credit card; only cash or checks will be accepted.