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Pat Scales’ compendium of essays, articles, and interviews from the pages of Book Links

CHICAGO — A past-president of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and longtime spokesperson for First Amendment issues as they relate to children and young adults, for several decades Pat R. Scales has been a tireless champion for...

2018 Nonfiction Award finalists announced

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award, which honors the best nonfiction books...

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Follow 2018 91´«Ã½ Youth Media Award results live

(CHICAGO) Librarians and library staff are transforming lives by connecting youth with materials that educate, inspire and foster lifelong learning. The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult...

2018 Morris Award finalists announced

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 William C. Morris Award, which honors the year’s best books written for young adults by a...

Oboler Award Deadline Extended

The Deadline for the Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award has been extended until December 15, 2017. Works that have been published in 2016-2017 are eligible to be nominated. The Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award, which consists of $500 and a certificate, is presented...

91´«Ã½ unveils shortlist for 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction

CHICAGO – The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult...

Nominees sought for 2018 Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Author/Illustrator Award for Lifetime Achievement

CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is accepting nominations for the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Author/Illustrator Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is named for award-winning children’s author Virginia Hamilton (1936-2002)...

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Longlist for 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced

CHICAGO – Forty-six books, 25 fiction, 21 nonfiction, have been selected for the longlist for the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards’ website. The six-title shortlist—three each...

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ALCTS 2018 Publication Awards nominations sought

CHICAGO—Nominations are being accepted for the 2018 Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) awards for excellence in publication. ALCTS presents two Publication Awards to honor individuals for outstanding achievement in research...

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Western Washington University and the Whatcom County Library System chosen as site for 2018 Arbuthnot Lecture

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) announced that the 2018 May Hill Arbuthnot Committee has selected the Western Washington University and Whatcom County Library System to serve as the host site for the 2018 May Hill...

AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2017

AASL announces 2017 Best Apps for Teaching & Learning

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced its 2017 list of Best Apps for Teaching & Learning at the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference in Chicago. The list of apps provides technology resources for school...

AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2017

AASL announces 2017 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) announced its 2017 Best Websites for Teaching & Learning at the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Annual Conference in Chicago. The annual list honors 25 websites that provide enhanced...

The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2017 Edition

The 2017 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards

CHICAGO—Updated to include the 2017 award and honor books, “ The Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books, 2017 Edition,” published by 91´«Ã½ Editions, gathers together the books deemed most distinguished in American children's...

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Celebrate the best in children’s literature at the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast

CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) and the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee will celebrate the best in children’s and young adult literature representing the African-American experience at the 2017...

Gregg Hurwitz author of Orphan X

Popular thriller author, Gregg Hurwitz to speak at RUSA's Literary Tastes at Annual Conference

CHICAGO— Gregg Hurwitz, famed author of Orphan X (Minotaur, an imprint of Macmillan) and many other thriller titles, is slated to speak at RUSA's Literary Tastes author panel in June at the 91´«Ã½ Annual Conference in Chicago. Orphan X was selected as the...