Books and Bites Book Swap & Author's Garden Book Signing

2026 Books and Bites and Author's Garden Grab your conference buddy and head over to the DoubleTree Hotel, 2nd floor Capitol I & II Ballroom. Take a seat and relax as the evening will begin with a warm welcome from ILA President, Dana Robertson. The International Literacy Association joins us in celebrating our 70th year anniversaries, this is a big year for ILA & MRA!Next up, an MRA board member will provide a brief run of show for the evenings events.Looking to fill your bookshelves? Join us for our annual Books and Bites Book Swap and Author's Garden! Wander through the "garden" to meet our fantastic lineup of authors, then stop by the Lowry’s Books station to find the perfect new additions for your classroom library. This is a complimentary event with a cash bar, and no tickets are needed to attend. Come ready to gather books; there is something for every reader!