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CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is offering an exciting new 11 hour virtual event celebrating the winners of several of its major book awards, including the esteemed Newbery and Caldecott medals, the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, the Printz Award, and the Stonewall youth and adult Book Awards.

Beginning at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020, over 91´«Ã½’s YouTube channel at , The 91´«Ã½ Book Award Celebration, will serve as an opportunity for the association to showcase its book award celebrations that traditionally take place during the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference. This is a free event that highlights several youth and adult selections administered by 91´«Ã½ units, division, and round tables. Participation does not require registration.

91´«Ã½’s Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), Booklist Magazine, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services, and Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), along with Belpré Award co-sponsor, The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking (REFORMA) have organized a brand new virtual celebration to honor award winning authors, illustrators, publishers, and producers.

Pre-recorded videos from book award winners will premiere for the first time throughout the day, according to the times designated by the schedule below. Viewers can watch live and share comments in chat, or view event videos on 91´«Ã½’s YouTube channel soon after their premiere.

9 a.m. CT -

10:30 a.m. CT - , , and Awards

Noon CT -

2 p.m. CT -

3:30 p.m. CT - Ceremony

5 p.m. CT - Ceremony

7 p.m. CT - and Medals and Virtual Banquet

Also, the event will highlight a variety of award-winning books throughout the day including winning selections from the , , and the .

Book lovers from around the world are expected to participate and are encouraged to hold watch parties and post photos and videos on social media with the hashtag #TheBookAwardCelebration. Viewer social media posts will be automatically entered into giveaways taking place during the celebration.

To learn more about the event and participating authors, illustrators, and producers, please follow the hashtag #TheBookAwardCelebration on Twitter or visit webpage.

About the 91´«Ã½

The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the 91´«Ã½ has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government, and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library’s role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit ala.org.