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1 min read 2021-11-07 11:01:33

The 2022 Mock YMA Election Results Page is now open!

We are approaching one of my favorite times of the year. No, it’s not the first snowfall or the upcoming winter holiday season. It is the time of

1 min read 2021-10-26 11:01:59

As a reader of the ALSC Blog, we know you are interested in issues related to kids, books, and libraries. Are you also interested in blogging? Do

7 min read 2021-03-05 23:00:21

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts today consist of interviews with the candidates for ALSC

7 min read 2021-03-05 23:00:21

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts today consist of interviews with the candidates for ALSC

9 min read 2021-03-05 12:01:51

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the morning and afternoon blog posts today consist of interviews with

6 min read 2021-03-04 12:01:43

In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, this afternoon’s blog post consists of statements from the six

4 min read 2021-01-15 12:01:00

The Notable Children’s Recordings committee normally holds their evaluation meetings in an open, public forum at the ALA Mid-Winter and Annual

3 min read 2021-01-13 00:01:00

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children’s books, recordings, and digital

1 min read 2021-01-12 00:01:40

What is taking the top honors in YOUR Mock YMA elections? Submit your results now on this form. Do you have Monday, January 25 marked on your

1 min read 2020-12-11 00:01:22

The 2021 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at 8 a.m. CT during the ALA Midwinter Meeting and

4 min read 2020-11-12 00:01:00

Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children’s books. You can register to

3 min read 2020-10-04 10:46:48

Traumatic events can occur at any time in any community, and libraries work to step up. This year, with the pandemic and other major issues facing

2 min read 2020-09-20 19:01:00

The ALSC 2020 Virtual Institute, one of the only conferences devoted solely to children’s librarianship, literature, and technology, is taking

1 min read 2020-06-11 19:16:21

It’s less than two weeks until the ALA Virtual Conference. We’d love to have you consider joining our #alavirtual20 live blogging team for the

3 min read 2020-05-03 11:01:07

Prior to ALA Midwinter 2020, Jordan Dubin joined the ALSC staff as Awards Coordinator. Here is your chance to learn a bit more about Jordan through a