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Keynote Speaker Megan Lotts

Megan Lotts, the Art Librarian at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey will speak at the conference's Opening Session at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 17.

Megan Lotts will also offer a Tiny Prints Vending Machine of her artwork. Proceeds from this project will be donated to the award winning Friends of Samuels Public Library, VLA’s 2024 Virginia Library of the Year. 4 quarters buys one tiny surprise artwork. Collect all 8 prints!

Keynote Speaker Megan Lotts


Closing Speaker George M. Johnson

George is the bestselling author of All Boys Aren't Blue. Their newest title, Flamboyants: The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd Known, is out on September 24. They will speak after the 2:00 PM VLA Business Meeting and raffle drawing on Friday, October 18.

Closing Speaker George M Johnson

If you have already registered for the conference, George's talk is part of your registration fee. If you would like to attend just for George's talk, the cost is $25 per person. Registration for this event only will remain open until October 18 - click here to register.

Prince Books will be selling copies of George's books and George will be available for signing and photos.