2009 Conference

"What a fantastic conference!  The dedicated committee, the enthusiastic adult attendees, and the incredibly well-read teen participants make for a unique experience."

Jordan Sonnenblick

The 2009 Conference featured YA authors, David Lubar (Invasion of the Road Weenies, Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, Hidden Talents) and Jordan Sonnenblick (Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, Zen and the Art of Faking It, Notes from the Midnight Driver).

Keynotes
Lubar and Sonnenblick on the Teen Panel.
2010-06-05 20:54
Door Prizes
Jenna and Nickie set out the door prizes
2010-06-05 20:53
Teen Panel 2
Teens prepare to grill Lubar and Sonnenbick with difficult questions.
2010-06-05 20:51
Teen Panel
The audience listens to the teen panel.
2010-06-05 20:50
Signing Books
Lubar signs his book for a fan.
2010-06-05 20:49
Book Signing
Jordan signs copies of his book for two teen girls.
2010-06-05 20:48
Hannah
Hannah presents a CTLC session.
2010-06-05 20:40
Presenting
Alysha presents a session workshop.
2010-06-05 20:38
Teens Present
Five teens present
2010-06-05 20:35
Books for Boys
Jill and Antonia present new books for boys and reluctant readers.
2010-06-05 20:34
Lubar
David Lubar presents a "teens only" session.
2010-06-05 20:33
Kaitlin and Antonia
Kaitlin and Antonia prep for their session presentation.
2010-06-05 20:31
Workshop Presenters
CTLC committee member, Jenna, presents a session.
2010-06-05 20:29
CTLC
CTLC audience!
2010-06-05 20:27
Jordan
Keynote Speaker, Jordan Sonnenblick, speaks to the morning audience.
2010-06-05 20:20
Teen Presenters
Teens present at a CTLC session.
2010-06-05 20:18
Book Vendors
Teens shop for new books.
2010-06-05 20:17
Vendors
Local publisher, Spring Lea, sets up her booth.
2010-06-05 20:15
Registering
University students help with morning registration
2010-06-05 20:13
Student Posters
University students display their visual representations of teen books
2010-06-05 20:12
Good Morning
CTLC committee member, Jill, directing early arrivals
2010-06-05 20:09
Tivoli
Students and conference attendees entering the Tivoli.
2010-06-05 20:06
Favorite Books
Teens and adults discuss recently read books
2010-06-05 19:55
Workshops
A CTLC presenter speaks to her audience.
2010-06-05 19:53
CTLC session
Teachers, librarians and teens listen to a workshop presentation.
2010-06-05 19:52
Teen Discussion
adults and teens discuss books.
2010-06-05 19:50
Dom Testa
CTLC presenter, Dom, speaks to his audience.
2010-06-05 19:47
Teen Audience
teens listen to author, Jordan Sonnenblick, at the "teens only" session.
2010-06-05 19:38
Jordan Sonnenblick
Author, Jordan Sonnenblick speaks to a teen-only audience.
2010-06-05 19:36
Booktalking Nonfiction
CTLC presenter, Jill, booktalks teen nonfiction with a display of books.
2010-06-05 19:35
David Lubar
Keynote Speaker, David Lubar, entertains the conference audience.
2010-06-05 19:32
Introductions
Chairperson, Marge, welcomes conference attendees.
2010-06-05 19:30
Lunch with Lubar
Two teens enjoy lunch with author, David Lubar.
2010-06-05 19:29
Enjoying Lunch
CTLC staff and local authors enjoy lunch from Biscuits and Berries Catering.
2010-06-05 19:28
Registration
CTLC chairperson, Marge, registers an adult conference attendee.
2010-06-05 19:24
Lyrical Lounge 2
Teenager performs poetry in front of audience.
2010-06-05 19:20
Lyrical Lounge
A teen girl reads her poetry with the banner, "Lyrical Lounge" in the background
2010-06-05 19:14