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Holy Bagumba! An exclusive webcast with beloved children’s book authors Kate DiCamillo and Jon Scieszka

SLJ — Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:54:40 +0000

Join Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature emeritus Jon Scieszka as they discuss Kate’s latest book FLORA & ULYSSES: THE ILLUMINATED ADVENTURES and the importance of humor in children’s literature. Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie. In her new genre-bending novel Flora & Ulysses, Kate delivers a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences.

Sign up now! Set up an assembly for this Livestream Event, so all of your students, parents, and teachers can share the belly laughs with these two hilarious authors.

Broadcasting LIVE from Bank Street College of Education in New York City

Sponsored by: Candlewick Press and School Library Journal

Authors:
Kate DiCamillo, author of Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures (Candlewick Press)
Jon Scieszka, author of Battle Bunny (Simon & Schuster)

Scheduled Event Date: Monday, October 21st, 12:00 PM EDT – 60 minutes estimated

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Teen Book Buss: New Series, Debut Authors, and a Timeless Classic

SLJ — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:48:58 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Lerner, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Flux Books, Sourcebooks, and School Library Journal

EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT Register Now!

Summer vacations and summer reading programs are just distant memories now. School is back in session, and now it’s time to restock the library shelves!

Join us for our fall Teen Book Buzz webcast to be sure you have the latest releases ready for your teen readers, and get forthcoming Spring 2014 titles on order. Moderated by SLJTeen’s Dodie Ownes, this one-hour webcast will feature title presentations from Flux, Lerner Publishing Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Sourcebooks.

HIGHLIGHTS

Lerner will be featuring four new hi/lo series aimed at reluctant readers; six new nonfiction books; a graphic novel; a tween series; and five smoldering YAs from Carolrhoda Lab.
Flux will be presenting Fall titles including a few exciting debuts and the long-awaited final books in two Flux series; plus they will be giving a sneak preview of a few exciting Winter titles as well.
Sourcebooks Fire will give attendees the chance to discover a fiery dragon trilogy, heart-pounding thrillers that will leave you speechless;fantastic new titles from fan-favorites Jessica Shirvington and Miranda Kenneally; and the return of a timeless, beloved classic.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will be presenting the latest from YA authors Carl Deuker; Susan Beth Pfeffer and Alethea Kontis; as well as stunning debuts by Amy Rose Capetta and Sarah Zettel.

Panelists
Lindsay Matvick – Senior Publicist, Lerner Publishing Group

Lindsay Matvick is the senior publicist at Lerner Publishing Group. She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Library Foundation. Prior to children’s book publishing, Lindsay worked in television as a promotions producer at ABC, CBS, and NBC stations across the country. Lindsay’s love for books was inspired by her mother who is a children’s book author. Her favorite part of the day is family reading time with her son, Jack and daughter, Katie.

Brian Farrey-Latz- Acquiring Editor, Flux

Brian Farrey-Latz has been acquiring fiction for Flux, the young adult imprint of Llewellyn Worldwide, since 2008. He received an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. He is the author of the Stonewall Honor book, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU (Simon Pulse) and the middle grade fantasy, THE VENGEKEEP PROPHECIES (HarperCollins Childrens), a Junior Library Guild selection.

Lisa DiSarro- Director of School & Library Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers

Lisa DiSarro is the Director of School & Library Marketing for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. After being an elementary school teacher and a bookseller she received her master’s degree in Children’s Literature from Simmons College. She thinks that the best part of her job is sharing great books with as many people as possible.

Aubrey Poole- Associate Editor, Sourcebooks

Aubrey Poole got her start as an editor correcting her friends’ grammar in high school, an effort which naturally guaranteed instant popularity. She is now an associate editor at Sourcebooks, acquiring children’s books from picture books through young adult. Her first YA novel, Send by Patty Blount, was a Junior Library Guild pick. Her middle grade novel This Journal Belongs to Ratchet by Nancy Cavanaugh received a Starred review from Kirkus and is a Core Collection award winner. Aubrey hopes to continue shamelessly courting librarians with her forthcoming middle grade novel The Ninja Librarians.

Moderator

Dodie Ownes - Editor, SLJTeen

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Books for Kids: Fall Picture Book Announcements

SLJ — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:03:05 +0000

SPONSORED BY: NorthSouth, Albert Whitman, Groundwood Books, and School Library Journal

EVENT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
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A picture is worth a thousand words. With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations.

Join Fuse 8′s Betsy Bird for this exciting preview of the best new upcoming books for kids from NorthSouth, Albert Whitman, and Groundwood Books.

Panelists
Heather Lennon – Publishing Director, NorthSouth

Heather Lennon is celebrating her twentieth year in book publishing. As the US publishing director for NorthSouth, Heather works with NorthSouth’s Swiss parent company, NordSud Verlag to bring the best in international picture book publishing here to the United States.

Michelle F. Bayuk – Director of Marketing, Albert Whitman & Company

Michelle F. Bayuk is the Director of Marketing for Albert Whitman & Company, a small independent company that has been publishing children’s books since 1919. Before joining Albert Whitman & Company, she served as the Marketing Director for the Children’s Book Council, as well as marketing and publicity positions several other children’s book publishers.

Sheila Barry – Publisher, Groundwood Books

Sheila Barry is the publisher of Groundwood Books, an independent publisher of award-winning children’s books based in Toronto.

Moderator
Betsy Bird – Youth Materials Collections Specialist, NYPL

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Be the Change: Take the Lead on Standards: Common Core and More

SLJ — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:00:06 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Mackin Educational Resources, Capstone, Rosen Publishing, and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/ 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT

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Whether your district is Common Core or not, its arrival and collision with the broad digital transition create unmatched opportunity for librarians to take leadership on meeting standards using their collection development and technology skills–mixing up materials and tools, stepping up the professional development role with teachers, innovating on the collection level, informing curriculum, and integrating digital tools.
Takeaway: 10 Steps to Take to Lead on Standards

Panelists

Jennifer LaGarde- Lead Librarian, New Hanover Schools, NC
Bridgette Wagner- Director of Educational Services, Waverly Shellrock Schools, IA
Christine Poser- Teacher Librarian, Myra S. Barnes I.S. 24, NY

Moderator
Shannon McClintock Miller - District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School, IA

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Ready to Research! Navigating K-3 Curriculum Objectives

SLJ — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:00:36 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Capstone and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET/11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

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Common Core State Standards require that we build strong research habits from the earliest grades. Calls for:
·         Increased exposure to informational text
·         Preparation for the rigors of text-based discussion and evaluation
·         Emphasis on writing, comprehension and collaboration
All point toward the need to begin the habits of good research with our youngest students.

Join a lively presentation and discussion with Cobb County, GA elementary media specialists Ellen Adams and Tina Launey to learn how they are using Capstone’s PebbleGo database to motivate students, master curriculum objectives and prepare their students for a lifetime of learning!

Presenters:
Ellen Adams- Medla Specialist, Fair Oaks Elementary School
Tina Launey- Media Specialist,Belmont Hills Elementary School

Moderator:
Amy Cox- Library Marketing Manager,Capstone

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Books for Kids: Spring Reading for Growing Minds

SLJ — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:30:58 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Groundwood Books, Teacher Created Materials, Random House, Inc. and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

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Are you ready for an adventure? With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations. Whether you’re looking for the perfect book to fit in with the Common Core State Standards or you’re just looking to spice up story time, this free webcast is for you. Join Groundwood Books, Teacher Created Materials, and Random House Inc. as they present the best new upcoming books for kids from Shell Education, Archie Comics, National Geographic for Kids, Blue Apple Books, and Quirk Books.

Presenters:
Sheila Barry- Publisher, Groundwood Books
Susan Copeland- Director of Education, Teacher Created Materials & Shell Education
Kelly Coyle Crivelli- Library Marketing Manager, Random House, Inc.
Charles Gilman- Author, Quirk Books

Moderator:
Betsy Bird- Blogger, “A Fuse #8 Production”, School Library Journal
Youth Materials Specialist – Book Ops, New York Public Library & Brooklyn Public Library

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Be the Change: Raise the Bar with Effective Collaborations

SLJ — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:41 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Mackin Educational Resources, Capstone, Rosen Publishing, and School Library Journal

EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/ 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT

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Get the big picture and nitty gritty on what you need to about how to pull off collaborations that work–with peers, principals, public libraries, parents, and others—using partnerships as well as technology to turn gaps into opportunities for learning and leadership.

Takeaway: 10 Keys to Collaboration, and 10 Models Worth Stealing

Panelists

Andy Plemmons- Elementary Teacher Librarian, David C. Barrow Elementary, GA
Janelle Thompson-5th Grade, Instructional Technologist, Assistant Principal,
Van Meter Community School, IA
Marcus Lowry- Teen Librarian, Ramsey County Library, MN

Moderator
Shannon McClintock Miller - District Teacher Librarian,Van Meter Community School, IA

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Fall 2013 Librarian Preview

SLJ — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:32 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Lerner Publishing Group and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

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Be among the first to see and hear firsthand what Lerner has coming for readers this fall!

Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new fantastic new books they’ll be publishing in Fall 2013.

Get the inside scoop and sneak peek at Lerner’s new series, nonfiction titles, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12 coming this January. Plus, learn about new digital offerings, as well as supports for Common Core State Standards, and free teaching guides, reader’s discussion guides, classroom activities, and websites that make lesson planning easy.

Presenters:

Patricia Stockland- Editor-in-Chief and Director, Lerner Publications
Andrew Karre- Editorial Director, Carolrhoda and Darby Creek
Carol Hinz- Editorial Director, Millbrook Press
Domenica DiPiazza- Editorial Director, Twenty-First Century Books
Terri Soutor-Vice-President Marketing & Digital Products, Lerner Publishing Group

Moderator:
Dodie Ownes- Editor, SLJ Teen

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B-Ready: Building College and Career Readiness with Digital Resources

SLJ — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:00:41 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Britannica Digital Learning and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Monday, May 6, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

School librarians play a key role in ensuring that students have the tools and knowledge to succeed. Now, in light of the Common Core’s increased emphasis on college, career, and world readiness, is your school library equipped with the right next-generation digital resources for mastering 21st century skills? What criteria should librarians use to evaluate the digital resources available to students? And how can you best coach students to look at the resources they encounter online with the same discerning eye?

Using examples from Britannica Digital Learning’s exciting portfolio of digital solutions, this webinar will illustrate valuable criteria that school librarians can apply when evaluating online resources to support digital literacy development. Participants also will learn a new approach, using a third-party rubric, for guiding students through the objective assessment of resources they find when reading or researching online.

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Presenters:

Sara Torpey-Curriculum Specialist, Britannica Digital Learning

Wendy Stephens- Librarian, Cullman High School, Cullman, AL

Moderator:

Daryl Grabarek- Librarian, PS 89/IS 289, New York, NY

Editor, Curriculum Connections, School Library Journal

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Engage Young Learners with National Geographic Kids!

SLJ — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:00:48 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Gale, Cengage Learning, National Geographic Kids and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET/11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT

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Engage students and broaden their horizons with reputable, authoritative, and child-focused content that will bring them the world in a way they’ve never seen it before. Fun and substantive, National Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. National Geographic Kids includes:

500 kid-friendly images
200 National Geographic Kids books
National Geographic Kids magazine
Popular themes of animals, environment, people, cultures, history, geography, science, and technology
Authoritative, nonfiction content in support of the Common Core State Standards

The National Geographic Virtual Library includes National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1888-1994, National Geographic Magazine Archive, 1995-Current, National Geographic: People, Animals, and the World, and the new National Geographic Kids.

Presenter:

Sara Tarpley- Manager of Research Product Training & Sales Support, Gale, Cengage Learning

Moderator:

Rocco Staino- Contributing Editor, School Library Journal

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Spring Fling: Teen Book Buzz

SLJ — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:09:00 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Harlequin Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Egmont, and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT

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From living Japanese ink drawings to the return of the nun assassins, these forthcoming spring releases are sure to appeal to every teen on your reading list. Get ahead of the curve and find out the latest and greatest hot reads for spring during SLJ’s Teen Book Buzz! Join Harlequin Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Egmont as they present the books that will have every teen chatting at their lockers. You do not want to miss this exciting webcast!

Panelists
Natashya Wilson - Executive Editor, Harlequin Teen
Brie Edmonds-Ashton- Marketing Manager, Kimani TRU
Lisa DiSarro - Director of School and Library Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers
Katie Halata- Marketing Manager, Egmont USA
Victoria Stapleton- Director of School and Library Marketing, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Moderator
Dodie Ownes - Editor, SLJTeen

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Be the Change: 10 Keys to Leadership

SLJ — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:03:25 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Mackin Educational Resources, Capstone, Rosen Publishing, and School Library Journal
EVENT DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6:00 – 7:00 PM ET/ 3:00 - 4:00 PM PT

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This tour of the top keys to leadership in our changing education environment will inspire leadership at every level. This webcast kicks off the series with strategies and tactics from Shannon McClintock Miller and school library leaders on how to take steps to initiate new projects, create meaningful collaborations with classroom teachers, talk to administrators, drive tech adoption in your classroom, school, community, and more.
Takeaway: 20 Top Leaders to Watch

Panelists

Joyce Valenza- Teacher Libriarian, Springfield Township High School, PA
Craig Seasholes- Teacher Librarian, South Seattle School District, WA
Stephen Coker- Teacher Librarian, North Thurston High School, WA

Moderator
Shannon McClintock Miller - District Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School, IA

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Scholastic Plans ‘39 Clues’ Baldacci Webcast at Smithsonian American History Museum

SLJ — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:01:37 +0000

Scholastic today announced that it plans to offer a free, behind-the-scenes video tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, featuring author David Baldacci as a guide. The “Decoding History” virtual field trip, to air on March 5 at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT, coincides with the release of Baldacci’s new book for young readers, “The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers: Day of Doom,” the latest title in the bestselling Scholastic series.

During the webcast—which will be globally accessible—Baldacci will present some of the most fascinating artifacts in the Smithsonian’s national collections, including the Lewis and Clark compass (which is featured in Baldacci’s 39 Clues book), Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch, and the original Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired Frances Scott Key to compose our national anthem. Viewers will also “meet” renowned museum curators and explore some of the most mysterious moments in American history.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the joint program between the powerhouse combination of Scholastic and the Smithsonian,” Baldacci says. “History and books, what could be better? Each entertains and educates. And The 39 Clues series and the Smithsonian do both, splendidly.”

Day of Doom will be the sixth and final book in the multi-platform series of books, collectible cards, and an online game that debuted in September 2008 for ages 8-12.

Prolific and bestselling author David Baldacci‘s first book, Absolute Power, was published 1996; he has since written more than 25 novels, plus two titles for young readers in the Freddy and the French Fries series. He was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame in 2011.

David Baldacci. Credit: Travis Riggs, Creative Edge Studios.

“Scholastic is honored to have author David Baldacci as part of our groundbreaking and innovative 39 Clues team and we couldn’t be more excited that he has agreed to lead our exclusive webcast,” says Ellie Berger, President, Scholastic Trade. “We are also thrilled to collaborate with the renowned institution, Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, on this unique and educational virtual tour that will reach countless classrooms and libraries around the globe and is a perfect way to merge history, mystery, and storytelling.”

According to the company, the webcast will help teachers meet the “Speaking & Listening” Common Core Standards for English and Language Arts. There are currently more than 15 million copies in print worldwide of the series and more than 2 million registered users for the online game.

A movie is currently in development with Dreamworks.

Lerner Publishing Group Spring 2013 Librarian Preview Webinar

SLJ — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:42:36 +0000

SPONSORED BY: Lerner Publishing Group and School Library Journal
EVENT TIME: Thursday, December 6, 2012, 3:00-4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PST

Archive is now available!

Be among the first to see and hear firsthand what Lerner has coming for readers this spring!

Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new fantastic new books they’ll be publishing in Spring 2013.

Get the inside scoop and sneak peek at Lerner’s nonfiction, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12 coming this January. Plus, learn about new digital offerings, as well as supports for Common Core State Standards, and free teaching guides, reader’s discussion guides, classroom activities, and websites that make lesson planning easy.

Panelists

Terri Lynn Soutor – Vice President, Marketing & Digital Products
Carol Hinz – Editorial Director, Millbrook Press
Andrew Karre – Editorial Director, Carolrhoda Books and Darby Creek
Patricia Stockland – Editorial Director, Lerner Publications
Domenica Di Piazza – Editorial Director, Twenty-First Century Books
Carol Burrell – Editorial Director, Graphic Universe

Moderator

Dodie Ownes – Editor, SLJTeen

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News Bites: Celebrate Librarian’s Day

Phyllis Levy Mandell — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:00:50 +0000

Let the festivities begin!: To celebrate their annual Librarian’s Day, AudioGO is inviting librarians to visit their offices in North Kingston, RI, on Friday, September 28 from 9:45 am to 2 pm. U.S. Senator Jack Reed will be making a special appearance at 10 am. There will also be a Q & A session with James R. Benn author of Death’s Door (Soho Press, 2012), and Janet Taylor Lisle author of The Lost Flower Children (Scholastic, 2000), and a tour of the recording studio where participants can listen to narrators record and try their own hand at narrating. Visitors will receive goody bags full of audiobooks and a discount on audiobooks they purchase onsite. RSVP deadline is September 21 (even though the website has an earlier date). Everyone who fills out the form will be entered to win a selection of audiobooks worth $500.

Webcast

Audiobooks: School Library Journal’s September 13 webcast, Audiobooks in the Classroom, sponsored by AudioGO and Listening Library, will be archived and available for on-demand viewing by September 21 at www.slj.com/webcasts. It featured SLJ’s “Listen In” columnists, Sharon Grover and Liz Hannegan, discussing informational audiobooks, literacy, and Common Core Standards, as well as AudioGO’s Michele Cobb and Jodie Cohen from Listening Library talking about their terrific audiobooks with thematic connections to the Common Core.

In the Money

Programming award: You can garner a $4,000 honorarium if you win the 2013 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming. The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office is now accepting nominations for the award from public or private school libraries that serve kindergarten through eighth grade. To be eligible, the library must have carried out a humanities program during the 2011-2012 school year that focused on subject areas such as social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, and foreign language/culture. According to ALA, “Programs should focus on broadening perspectives and helping students understand the wider world and their place in it. They should be initiated and coordinated by the school librarian and exemplify the role of the library program in advancing the overall educational goals of the school.” Make sure to read the guidelines before applying. Applications must be submitted by December 15.

On October 24, the ALA Public Programs Office is offering a free online session about the award and last year’s winner will present his winning model and give tips to prospective applicants. The annual award was named for Sara Jaffarian, a retired school librarian who advocated for school libraries throughout her career and whose donation to ALA’s Cultural Communities Fund established it in 2006.

Granted

Library aids: Local, regional, or state libraries; associations; organizations; or individuals can apply for the annual Carnegie-Whitney Grant of up to $5,000 for preparing popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes, and other guides to library resources that will be useful to patrons in all types of libraries in the United States. The purpose of the grants, administered by the American Library Association, is to pay for the preparation of the product, including the cost of research. These projects must stimulate the use of library resources, appeal to and be useful to a broad audience, be completed within two years, and must be new or in process. Among the numerous previous winners are: “Seeing the World Through a Different Lens: Diversity in International Youth Films,” “Creating a Database of LGBTQ-related Literature for Children and Young Adults,” and “A Multimedia Guide to African American Books for Children and Young Adults.” Be sure to check out the proposal requirements and complete an application form. All proposals must be submitted by November 2.