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2007 NBA Teen Press Conference

2007 YPL Finalists: (L to R) Brian Selznick, Kathleen Duey, Winner Sherman Alexie, Finalists Sara Zarr and M. Sindy Felin. Photo: Jen Snow
On Tuesday, November 13, 250 middle and high school students attending New York City schools gathered at the Donnell Library's auditorium for the popular Teen Press Conference to interview the 2007 National Book Award Finalists in Young People's Literature.

Students prepared for the event by reading one of the five finalists' books and drafting questions based on the text, the writing life, and what it means to be a National Book Award Finalist. At the event, each participating student received a professionally designed press kit with biographical information on each author, excerpts from their books, and materials related to the National Book Awards.

Authors read from their work before the floor was turned over to the students for the Press Conference. Following the Conference, students met with the authors at a reception in Nathan Straus Young Adult Center of the Donnell Library.

Funding for this program was made possible through a generous grant from Con Edison.

 



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