“Rainbow Over Ruins” by Susan Sherayko is displayed at the 2024 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference

The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all.

More than 13,500 attendees gathered in San Diego, CA, for the largest library event in the world. The ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition took place at the San Diego Convention Center from June 28 to July 2. Total attendance was 13,532, with 8,439 of them being attendees and 5,093 being exhibitors, authors, illustrators, press, and staff. 

Against a backdrop of increasing censorship and book challenges, library workers learned from each other and supported each other through the 175 educational programs throughout the conference. 

The conference opened with Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning host Trevor Noah and ALA Past President Lessa Kanani’opua Peyalo-Lozada in conversation discussing Noah’s upcoming book, “Into the Uncut Grass.”

ALA and Unite Against Book Bans hosted a second Rally for the Right to Read, which spotlighted the courage and resilience of library workers who are protecting the freedom to read.

ALA is now preparing for LibLearnX 2025, which will be held Jan. 24-27 in Phoenix. Next year’s ALA Annual will take place in Philadelphia. 

For more information, visit www.ala.org. 

Author Reputation Press’ published book, written by Susan Sherayko, was displayed at the 2024 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference from June 28 to July 2. The publisher and author of the book are honored and proud to be part of this annual conference.

“Rainbow Over Ruins” by Susan Sherayko is an inner travelogue that shares the author’s experiences that will help you open your mind and provide tools you can use to live the creative process. Whatever circumstances or events surround you, you will find this to be a powerful process to move from where you are to where you want to be.

This masterpiece has been reaching its network of readers and making its way into the literary world. Last year, the book was featured in The New York Times Book Review’s (NYTBR) July publication.

Also, the book was among the books displayed by Author Reputation Press during the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse)—Book Gallery. The Frankfurter Buchmesse, reportedly known as the world’s largest trade fair for books, opened its doors to participants around the globe celebrating books and their authors. It is the best platform for publishers and authors to engage with international audiences and share stories. Over 2,600 activities were covered by more than 7,000 media professionals during the five days of the exhibition.

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The author, Susan Sherayko, is a life coach and Emmy-nominated producer who helps authors build their brand or business. She provides a variety of services and resources, including coaching, courses, and author interview podcasts, to guide her clients to greater success.

When a landslide destroyed her family’s home, Susan used that experience as inspiration to help others. She began guiding others to survive major setbacks in their lives and rebuild to create a new vision that ultimately allows them to thrive.

In her spare time, Susan enjoys writing and spending time with her family, horses, and dogs on her five-acre ranch. Her home is in a small frontier town that they created after the landslide.

To get to know more about the author and her aspirations, visit the link: https://susansherayko.com/.