“We are talking about yet another conference that has greatly exceeded expectations after the pandemic—remember the London Book Fair this year was also very strong event,” he tells CCC’s Chris Kenneally.
“Bear in mind, this show in Columbus wasn’t without its challenges,” Albanese notes.
“The opening reception at the Columbus public library was canceled at the last minute for a tornado warning. Author Ta-Nehisi Coates canceled the night before his talk, and Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, who was also set to speak at a program, did not make it either.”" class="jsx-4145644783 jsx-2435782980">