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America: One Land, Many VoicesApril 1, 2005
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| 9-9:30 | Registration coffee, tea, and pastries |
| 9:30-10:30 | Hazel Rochman, Contributing Editor for Booklist and author of Against Borders, Promoting Books for a Multicultural World, will present an editor's voice and viewpoint. |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break |
| 10:45-11:45 | Trudie Lamb Richmond, Director of Public Programs, and Gabriella Kay, Children's Librarian at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center will present "A Celebration of Differences, Through the History of Indigenous People Worldwide." |
| 11:45-1:00 | Lunch and an optional visit to the Children's Library and the Research Library. |
| 1-2 | Mitali Perkins, author of Monsoon Summer, will present "Books Between Cultures: Helping Immigrant, Adopted, and Biracial Kids Find Their Balance." |
| 2-2:15 | Break |
| 2:15-2:45 | Closing panel with all speakers |
| 2:45-3:15 | Book signing followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Museum Archives and Special Collections or visit the Museum (pre-order discounted tickets to the museum on the registration form). |
Time will be given to visit the Children’s Library and Research Library as well as an optional tour of Archives and Special Collections. Participants can also receive a reduced rate admission to the Museum, with an opportunity to visit at the conclusion of the program.
The cost of the program is $45 for NELA members and $55 for non-members and includes a brown-bag lunch. Download the registration form.
Foul weather policy: Call Saundra Hall, Manager of Special Events. She will leave a message on her phone: 860-396-7013, if the program is delayed or cancelled. Due to our fixed financial obligations, no refunds can be made.
Assisted hearing devices are available on request.