Storytime is the premium service for children in public libraries across the country. For many youth librarians, it’s the most treasured part of their job. A storytime veteran shares her best practices.
STEAM at the Library Supports Literacy, Common Core | ALA 2013
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Do you know STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)? From hosting “parties” with traditional building blocks to using science kits with young children, ideas for STEAM programming in libraries were shared at a recent panel at the ALA (American Library Association) annual conference.
Costumed Revelers Honor ALSC Youth Media Award Winners | ALA 2013
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Dressed in book-themed costumes and hats, hundreds of enthusiastic librarians gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Chicago to honor the winners of the 2013 Caldecott, Newbery, and Wilder Awards, presented by the Association for Library Service to Children.
ALSC Celebrates 75 Years of Caldecott | ALA 2013
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Members of the Association of Library Service to Children celebrated 75 years of the Caldecott Medal this weekend with a welcoming reception Thursday evening honoring authors and illustrators, and a day-long preconference on Friday at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Convention Blues | Consider the Source
By on June 25, 2013 12 Comments
The author argues that nonfiction remains marginal–so marginal that neither ALSC nor YALSA seems to notice their bias. The question is, why?
ALA Youth Divisions Announce New Presidents
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The American Library Association has selected the presidents of its three youth divisions and the members of its 2015 Newbery, Caldecott, Sibert, Printz, Edwards, and Nonfiction Awards committees.
New Bites: American Indian Youth Lit, Gryphon, & CBC Awards Announced
By on February 7, 2013 1 Comment
Following 2013 ALA Midwinter, many awards for children’s literature were announced, including the American Indian Youth Lit, Gryphon, and the Children’s Book Committee Awards.
News Bites: Apply for ALSC Día Mini-Grants by February 1
By on January 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
Check out this week’s News Bites for the latest information on library grants, writing contest for young adults, and more.
MediaMix: Check Out These Winning Websites
By on June 19, 2012
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Great Websites for Kids Committee has announced their picks for Spring 2012. The 11 websites, intended for children from birth to age 14, have been selected based on their outstanding concept and execution.
