Special Events

General Sessions

Opening Session with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Wednesday, March 14
2:30–4:00 PM
Open to all conference attendees

Closing Session with Betty White
Saturday, March 17
11:45 AM–1:00 PM
Open to all conference attendees

Book Buzz Events

Book Buzz Junior — NEW THIS YEAR!
Wednesday, March 14, 8:30–10:00 AM
Open to all conference attendees

Book Buzz with Nancy Pearl
Wednesday, March 14, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Open to all conference attendees

Special Author Events 

Author Lunches

Take a break and have a literary lunch with a renowned and award-winning author. A separate registration fee of $50 is required.

Adult Author Lunch with David Baldacci
Thursday, March 15, 12:15–1:45 PM

Young Adult Author Lunch with Ally Carter
Thursday, March 15, 12:15–1:45 PM

Adult Author Lunch with Joyce Carol Oates
Friday, March 16, 12:15–1:45 PM

Children's Author Lunch with Jerry Pinkney
Friday, March 16, 12:15–1:45 PM

Audio Publishers Association Dinner

A PLA Conference favorite, be sure to register for this special evening of engaging authors, audio voices, and delicious food. A separate registration fee of $65 is required.

Audio Publishers Association Dinner with Carl Hiaasen, Wanda McCaddon, Lisa Scottoline & Karin Slaughter
Thursday, March 15, 6:00–8:30 PM

All Conference Reception

Meet and mingle with your fellow attendees at this fun conference celebration.

All Conference Reception
Friday, March 16, 5:30–7:30 PM
Open to all conference attendees