Author Events

Author events are a must-do at PLA Conference. Join your fellow book lovers to hear from award-winning authors, socialize with your colleagues, and get your books signed! Some author events require a separate registration.

CHILDREN'S-AUTHOR BREAKFAST
Thursday, March 24, 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Start your day with a free breakfast and hear from renowned children’s authors Dhonielle Clayton, Alex Gino, Rex Ogle, and Traci Sorell.
This author event is currently sold out.

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AUTHOR LUNCHES

Author Lunch with Clothilde Ewing
Thursday, March 24, 12:30 PM–1:45 PM
Network and socialize with your colleagues at Thursday's Author Lunch with journalist (CBS News), nonprofit executive (The Chicago Community Trust), and picture-book author (Stella Keeps the Sun Up) Clothilde Ewing.
Ticket cost: $60

Author Lunch with Willy Vlautin
Friday, March 25, 12:30 PM–1:45 PM
Join us for Friday’s Author Lunch with Willy Vlautin, novelist (The Night Always Comes, The Motel Life, and Lean on Pete), singer-songwriter, and founder of the bands Richmond Fontaine and The Delines.
Ticket cost: $60

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APA PRESENTS: PRESS PLAY – AN EVENING WITH YOUR FAVORITE AUTHORS AND AUDIOBOOK NARRATORS
Thursday, March 24, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM
Join us for Press Play, an evening celebrating all things audiobook! This year, the Audio Publishers Association event—which has become a favorite among past PLA Conference attendees—will be open to all conference registrants and will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with some of your favorite authors and audiobook narrators. Press Play will kick off before the PLA 2022 All-Conference Reception, so attendees can get their author fix before finishing the night with hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dancing!
No ticket required.

PLA thanks the Audio Publishers Association for its support of this event.