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Mark your calendars for May 29 for an exciting children’s book art silent auction and reception taking place at BookExpo America in New York City. The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) and the ABC Children’s Group at the American Booksellers Association will use the funds raised to support the Kids’ Right to Read Project (KRRP) and Banned Book Week.

SLJ blogger and NYPL youth materials specialist Betsy Bird moderated a panel, “The Alternative Children’s Library,” in which several children’s librarians discussed their own nontraditional paths to the profession. Their places of employment include the Bankstreet School for Children, New York Society Library, Children's Book Council, and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET Hear from school administrators about how to work with them to make the library central to the school’s strategic direction--help shape the school’s future to better serve our kids, make a mark that matters, and get noticed for it. Archive Now Available!

New York City middle school librarian and social media devotee Deven Black caught the attention of many in the library community a few weeks ago with an unusual blog post in which he lamented being underutilized by his school. SLJ caught up with Black for a candid interview on his unusual path to librarianship, why partnering with one’s principal is key to a successful school library, and the challenges (and triumphs) of professional development.

At ALA Midwinter, author Tom Angleberger dresses as a character from his "Origami Yoda" series; authors Sarah Skilton and Cat Winters pose at the Abrams booth.

Mark Ray asserts that principals and librarians have a lot more in common than you might think—and he should know. After 20 years as a teacher librarian, the 2012 Washington Teacher of the Year has become a district IT administrator. From his new perch, he shares insights into the the pivotal alliance possible between two key solo players in the school: librarian and principal.

Scenes from this year's Midwinter meeting, from the Youth Media Awards to the National Forum on Libraries & Teens.