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ALA Annual Conference
Anaheim, CA
June 26–July 2, 2008


Nine Digits Away from My Dream:
The Plight of Undocumented Students Seeking Higher Education in the U.S. and the Hope of
the Dream Act
Saturday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

A U.S. China Experience
Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The Bilingual Mind: How Children Acquire and Use Language
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Think Global, Act Local: How to Internationalize your library?
Sunday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Bringing the Immersion Program Back Home
Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Empowering Library Staff to Reach Out to Spanish Speakers
Saturday 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Serving the Whole Community: Multilingual Access in Public Libraries
Saturday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Partnering to Help Reduce Health Disparities in our Communities
Monday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Serving Latino Children and Families through El dia de los ninos/ El dia de los libros
Saturday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

President's Program/Membership Meeting: International Insights for New Librarians
Saturday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

PRIME TIME FAMILY READING : Bilingual Programs Expand Nationally
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Programming for English Language Learners: Outreach, Programming and Best Practices
for Serving Preschoolers and their Families
Sunday 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

REFORMA President's Program: Libraries and Justice For All
Saturday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The American Dream Starts @ Your Library
Mon., 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Diversity & Outreach Fair