Convention Alley 2008 Announces Guest Speakers

[Sheryll Townsend]

Convention Alley 2008 is delighted to announce its guest speakers for 
this year's event!

John Granger will be presenting "Unlocking Deathly Hallows: Five Keys 
for a Greater Appreciation of the Last Harry Potter Novel" on 
Saturday evening. Mr. Granger is the author of a number of books 
based on the popular Harry Potter series, some of which are used in 
classrooms across the continent. He has also been a featured speaker 
at numerous Harry Potter conferences. 

On Friday evening, Dr. Karen J. Kebarle will offer her keynote 
presentation: "If Rowling says Dumbledore is Gay, is he Gay?: In 
other words, what do we do with Rowling's interpretations of her own 
books?" Dr. Kebarle is presently writing a book called "Is Dumbledore 
Gay?". Karen has a Ph.D. in English, has taught on the college and 
university level and has been a presenter at three previous Harry 
Potter conferences.

We invite you to join us for what are going to be some very 
interesting discussions at Convention Alley 2008. Remember that 
registration for the event includes both keynote presentations as 
well the regularly scheduled programming and all meals. We look 
forward to seeing you next month!

Sheryll Townsend
For the Convention Alley Planning Committee
http://www.conventionalley2008.org/