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Youth Libraries Group Conference 2018
September 21st - 23rd, Manchester
The Youth Libraries Group National Conference will return in September 2018 and be held in Manchester, one of the newest UNESCO Cities of Literature.
Taking place from 21st -23 September at the Mercure Hotel, Piccadilly the Reading the Future;conference will explore the importance of reading as a key plank in library provision, the impact it is able to have on children, young people and their life chances and challenges and changes that affect its future through provision and practice.
Research will be presented by key agencies including BookTrust and the National Literacy Trust and a selection of exciting and innovative authors and illustrators will provide their ideas.
The conference will also include the gala dinner for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals making this an unmissable opportunity for all interested in libraries and children's literature.
*STOP PRESS* Conference fully booked. Please contact events.ylg@cilip.org.uk to check for cancellations
We look forward to welcoming you!
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Programme
Please note: some of the timings listed may change and details will continue to be added as they are confirmed.
Friday 21st September
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10:30-11:30 |
Optional tour of Manchester library
Please select session in advance
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11:00 |
Registration opens
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch
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13:00-13:20 |
Conference Opens
With sponsors Enid Blyton Entertainment
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13:20-14:10 |
The Case for Everyone a Reader
The National Justice Museum will present a mock trial showcasing how museums and libraries can work together to enrich children’s learning. Defences will be made by Theresa Breslin, Anthony McGowan, Non Pratt and Chris Mould live-drawing and talking about Visual Literacy
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14:10-14:50 |
Writing the Future
How writers think and feel about the future with Teri Terry, Sif Sigmarsdóttir, Nick Lake and Robert Muchamore
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14:50-15:20 |
The Legend of Kevin Tea Break – (sponsored by OUP)
Introduced by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
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15:20-16:00 |
Poetry Please – a discussion on the impact of poetry on reading
Research findings from National Literacy Trust with Susannah Herbert, Director of Forward Arts Foundation and Andrea Reece National Poetry Day Manager
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16:00-16:40 |
Poetry Platform – Joseph Coelho, Rachel Rooney and Zaro Weil
An introduction to the works and influences of three poets
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16:40-17:40 |
Publisher Roadshow
Showcase for publishers to present forthcoming and notable titles
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18:45-19:15 |
Cherry Blossom Cocktail Reception (sponsored by Bonnier Zaffre)
Celebrating The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree by Paola Peretti
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19:15-20:30 |
Story Supper
Celebrating with authors and illustrators from Manchester, UNESCO City of Literature including Paul Magrs, Tony Ross, M. A. Griffin, Jarvis,Kate Pankhurst, Danielle Jawonda, Mark Powers, Livi Michael, Marie Basting, Catherine Wilcox
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20:45-21:45 |
Evening Entertainment: RIDING A DONKEY BACKWARDS.
Storyteller Sean Taylor and Khayaal Theatre’s Eleanor Martin will present a quick-fire story-stand-up routine of Mulla Nasruddin tales (supported by Otter-Barry Books)
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Saturday 22nd September
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07:00-08:30 |
Breakfast
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08:00-08:45 |
Registration for Day Delegates
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08:00-08:40 |
Breakfast session(optional)
1.Paul Jennings live from Australia
2.It Starts with a Seed- the stunning new poetry anthology with illustrator Fran Preston-Gannon and publisher Kate Wilson
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08:50-09:00 |
Welcome to the Day. Matt Goodfellow
Continuing profile of poetry Stockport based poet will introduce his poems
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09:00-09:40 |
Booktrust Reading Segmentation Research
Jill Coleman will present key findings, pose probing questions and explore implications for practice
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09:40-10:40 |
A.M. Breakout sessions
Delegates select 1 of 5 choices
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10:40-11:10 |
Equalitea break with David Roberts (sponsored by Macmillan)
Celebrating Suffragette – The Battle for Equality
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11:10-12:00 |
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce, acclaimed screenwriter and winner of Carnegie Medal with Millions will give the conference’s keynote speech
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch
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13:20-14:20 |
P.M.Breakout sessions
Delegates select 1 of 5 choices
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14:20-15:10 |
Laureate League
BookTrust’s Emily Drabble will be in conversation with Malorie Blackman,Anne Fine and Anthony Browne in lead up to 20th anniversary of initiative.This will be the first Laureate Anniversary Event
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15:10-15:40 |
A Monster Tea Break with Sharon Dogar (sponsored by Andersen Press)
Celebrating Monsters, a reimagining of Mary Shelley’s young adulthood
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15:40-16:20 |
Books and Beyond -the BBC
Cheryl Taylor, CBBC Head of Content, will discuss their commitment to Children’s literature and approaches to adaptations.
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16:20-17:00 |
Comic Capers
Tom Fickling will talk about The Phoenix and findings on contributions of comics to reading with illustrator Jamie Smart live drawing
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17:00-17:40 |
Women’s Rights and Representation: Sally Nicholls, Sharon Dogar, Juno Dawson, Melvin Burgess + David Roberts live drawing
A panel discussion led by Amnesty International to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Representation of the People act. This will also be tied to 200th Anniversary of Frankenstein.
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18:30-18:40 |
Drink Reception with Enid Blyton Ginger Beer cocktails
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18:40-19:10 |
CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals and Amnesty CILIP Honours Presentation
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19:10-20:40 |
Gala Dinner: Enid Blyton themed tables
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201:40-21:00 |
After Dinner Speaker-Andrew Zurcher author of Twelve Nights
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21:00-21:20 |
YLG Honorary Membership and YLG Public Librarian Award
Alongside the naming of the YLG Honorary Membership,a presentation of the inaugural award for a public librarian working with children and young people
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21:30-late |
Bar open
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23:00 |
Enid Blyton Midnight Feast
Attend YLG Conference’s first midnight feast, come in pyjamas and be delighted by our special storytellers
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Sunday 23rd September
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07:00-09:00 |
Breakfast
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08:00-08:40 |
Breakfast Sessions (Optional)
1. Anna James with Tilly and the Book Wanderers. Don’t miss the chance to hear ex-school Librarian and journalist Anna James talking about her debut novel set in a bookshop where you can actually enter the world and meet your favourite characters
2. Fantastic Beasts and How to Illustrate Them! With Olivia Lomenech Gill
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08:30-09:00 |
Registration for Day Delegates
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09:00-09:15 |
YLG AGM
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09:15-09:20 |
Welcome
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09:20-10:10 |
The Robert Westall Memorial Lecture: Prof. Kim Reynolds & Paula Wride
"Sod off you bastards." How Robert Westall Changed Children's Literature
This will be the inaugural lecture. Robert Westall was twice winner of the Carnegie Medal, his books were commended for the award numerous times. This session will explore his ongoing impact and relevance
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10:10-10:50 |
Follow the Funny with David Solomon, Pete Johnson and Dave Shelton
Looking at humour and comedy as a means for reading engagement
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10:50-11:10 |
Bookwanderers' Tea break with Anna James (supported by HarperCollins)
Celebrating Tilly and the Bookwanderers
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11:10-11:50 |
Staged Stories: Philip Ridley
Award winning children’s author, film maker and playwright will discuss the role of theatre and drama in reading, exploring his innovative Storytellers Sequence of plays with Nikki Gamble of Just Imagine
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11:50-12:30 |
The Blyton Phenomenon: Anne Fine, Pamela Butchart, Seven Stories and Enid Blyton Entertainment
Exploring the impact of her work 50 years following her death.
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12:30-13:10 |
The Lost Words: Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris will talk about The Lost Words, a subject that explores language, communication, expression
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13:10-13:20 |
The Last Words
YLG Chair Jake Hope sums up
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113:15-14:15 |
Lunch
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Pricing
CILIP Member Fully Resident
(Ticket Code - YLG1/ YLG7 Thurs/ YLG8 Sun )
Full conference programme and accommodation, refreshments and all meals including lunch on Fri 21st and lunch on Sun 23rd
Two cocktail receptions, Story Supper, Gala Dinner and Evening Entertainment
Limited places available for B&B on Thurs 20th and Sun 23rd
Early Bird rate £370( Book by 15th July 2018) Full rate £400
Booking now closed for Residential Delegates
CILIP Member Day Delegate
(Ticket Code - YLG2 Fri/YLG4 Sat/ YLG6 Sun)
Includes refreshments and lunch but not evening reception or dinner
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Fri £95/ Sat £125/ Sun £95 +VAT
Booking now closed for day delegates
CILIP Member Day Delegate + Evening
(Ticket Code -YLG3 Fri/ YLG5 Sat )
Includes refreshments, lunch, cocktail reception , dinner and entertainment
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Fri £125/ Sat £155 +VAT
Booking now closed for day delegates
CILIP Non Member Fully Resident
(Ticket Code - YLG1)
Full conference programme and accommodation, refreshments and all meals including lunch on Fri 21st and lunch on Sun 23rd
Two cocktail receptions, Story Supper, Gala Dinner and Evening Entertainment
Early Bird rate £462( Book by 15th July 2018) Full rate £492
Booking now closed for Residential Delegates
CILIP Non Member Day Delegate
(Ticket Code -YLG2 Fri/YLG4 Sat/ YLG6 Sun)
Includes refreshments and lunch but not evening reception or dinner
Fri £118/ Sat £150/ Sun £118 +VAT
Booking now closed for day delegates
CILIP Non Member Day Delegate + Evening
(Ticket Code -YLG3 Fri/YLG5 Sat)
Includes refreshments, lunch, cocktail reception , dinner and entertainment
Fri £150/ Sat £186+VAT
Booking now closed for day delegtaes
Exhibition details
Exhibition Table
(Ticket Code -YLG9/ Additional Table YLG11)
Exhibition space approx 2m, with1x table, chairs, power and wifi in Main Hall where Keynotes and all Catering will be located
Company name, logo and description on conference website.
2 x Inserts (up to A4) in Delegate Bag
From 12:00 Fri to 18:00 Sat or(optionally) 12:00 Sun:
£250+VAT/ Extra table £100+VAT
Exhibition Fully booked
Exhibitor Day
(Ticket Code -YLG10)
. Per person.Includes refreshments, lunch but not evening reception or dinner
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£32+VAT
Exhibition fully booked
Exhibitor B+B
(Ticket Code -YLG12)
. Per person per night.Includes accommodation, refreshments, all meals +evening reception and dinner
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£132+VAT
Booking now closed for accommodation
Delegate Bag Insert
(Ticket Code -YLG13)
. Per insert (up to A4)
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£60+VAT
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