2016 Children’s Institute: Don’t Get Left Out
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Booksellers who don’t want to miss the 2016 ABC Children’s Institute’s six keynote and plenary talks,10 brand-new education sessions, 30-plus authors, rep picks speed dating, and more should register as soon as possible. Registration for the American Booksellers Association’s fourth institute for children’s booksellers (Ci4) is open to booksellers at all member stores and capped at five registrants per member business; however, space is limited.
Booksellers from ABA member stores that did not have a Children’s Institute scholarship winner in 2014 or 2015 — whether or not they have already registered for Ci4 — can apply by March 31 for a publisher-sponsored scholarship to this year’s event. Scholarships will cover the $89 conference fee, the cost of airfare or ground transportation up to $400, and two hotel nights plus tax.
The Children’s Institute will be held from Tuesday evening, June 21, through 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International in Orlando, Florida.
Through March 31, every bookseller registration received from an ABC Children’s Group member store will be entered into a drawing to win one of three prizes from Ci4’s three keynote speakers:
- A Raymie Nightingale (Candlewick) c-print and a carton of mixed titles, all signed by Kate DiCamillo
- A trip to Coral Gables, Florida, for lunch with Dave Barry (The Worst Night Ever, Disney)
- A trip to Middlebury, Vermont, for lunch with Julia Alvarez and illustrator Sabra Field (Where Do They Go?, Triangle Square), followed by their book launch party and art opening
The winners will be drawn in Orlando with prizes awarded to three lucky stores.
Ci4 is made possible by the support of lead sponsor Baker & Taylor with additional support from publisher sponsors large and small.
The host hotel, the Wyndham Orlando Resort International, offers a special rate of $129 plus tax (single or double occupancy, inclusive of resort fee), which is available until Thursday, May 26, or until the block is sold out. There is a $20 per night extra person charge. The rate is valid for bookings from June 18 through June 26, 2016, subject to availability. (More on the hotel and a link to reservations is available here.)
Stores not current on their ABA and/or ABC memberships can renew their dues here or contact ABA’s Member Relationship Managers.
Booksellers who are interested in serving on a Ci4 session panel, as well as anyone with questions about the institute, should contact ABC Group Manager Matthew Zoni.