The 2024 ILA Annual Conference Speakers
The 2024 ILA Conference Program Committee is thrilled to announce the distinguished roster of speakers for the upcoming ILA Annual Conference!
Among them are the versatile Nick Offerman, celebrated for his contributions as an Emmy award-winning actor, author, humorist, and woodworker; Librarian and social media sensation Mychal Threets; and acclaimed award-winning author and illustrator Oge Mora.
Scheduled for October 8-10 in Peoria, Illinois, the 2024 ILA Annual Conference promises to take participants on a journey igniting imagination and innovation under the theme "Libraries are Lit: Sparking Innovation and Imagination."
During the Opening General Session on October 8, renowned actor and Emmy award winner Nick Offerman will take the stage. Hailing from Illinois, Offerman gained fame for his portrayal of the beloved Ron Swanson in the acclaimed TV series, Parks and Recreation.
Recently honored with his first Emmy at the 75th annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards, he was awarded Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in HBO's The Last of Us. Beyond the screen, Offerman showcases his versatility as an author with several notable works, including Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, and Where the Deer and the Antelope.
Mychal Threets, a seasoned librarian and online sensation, will be featured at the President's Program on October 9. With a wealth of experience in various roles within librarianship, Threets serves as a guiding light and inspiration in the library community. His infectious positivity and optimistic worldview bring joy to all who engage with him, whether online or in person.
Collage artist and captivating storyteller, Oge Mora, will be the keynote speaker at the ILA Youth Services Forum's annual Author Breakfast on October 9. Mora's exceptional talent has garnered critical acclaim, earning her accolades including a Caldecott Honor, the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award, and the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for her enchanting picture book Thank You, Omu! Her second book, Saturday, was awarded the 2020 Boston Globe—Horn Book Picture Book Award. Mora is a 2025 iREAD featured artist for the theme “Level Up at Your Library.”
Additional speakers will be announced soon!
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