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ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos
CHICAGO - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has selected its 2014 list of Notable Children’s Videos. The list includes videos for children 14 years of age and younger that exhibit...
BC91´«Ã½ announces winners of 2014 Literary Awards
PHILADELPHIA — The Black Caucus of the 91´«Ã½, Inc. (BC91´«Ã½) announced the winners of the 2014 BC91´«Ã½ Literary Awards during the Midwinter Meeting of the 91´«Ã½ in Philadelphia. The awards recognize excellence in...
@ your library video takes you behind the scenes at the 91´«Ã½ Youth Media Awards
CHICAGO — Last week, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in...
ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has selected its 2014 list of Notable Children’s Recordings. The list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of...
ALSC names 2014 Notable Children’s Books
CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), has selected its 2014 list of Notable Children’s Books. The list of titles includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picture books of...
YALSA names 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
PHILADELPHIA — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), announced its 2014 Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers selection list. The list is presented annually at the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter...
Longlist for 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
CHICAGO — Forty-four books comprising the “longlist” for consideration for the 2014 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction have been selected from the most recent Booklist Editors’ Choice and RUSA Notable Books List. The six-title...
YALSA names 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
PHILADELPHIA —The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), announced its 2014 list of Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (PPYA). The list, drawn from 183 official nominations, is presented...
YALSA names 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults
PHILADELPHIA — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), announced its 2014 list of Best Fiction for Young Adults (BFYA). This year’s list of 98 books was drawn from 175 official...
RUSA reveals Notable Books List winners in outstanding fiction, nonfiction and poetry
PHILADELPHIA — The expert readers advisory and collection development librarians of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, have selected the winning titles for the 2014 Notable Books List—an...
91´«Ã½ announces 2014 youth media award winners
PHILADELPHIA — The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. A...
Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré
FILADELFIA — Yuyi Morales, ilustradora de “Niño Wrestles the World” y Meg Medina, autora de “Yaqui Delgado Wantsto Kick Your Ass,” fueron seleccionadas como las ganadoras del Premio por Ilustración Pura Belpré 2014, y el Premio al Autor Pura Belpré 2014...
2014 Amelia Bloomer List highlights feminist books for young readers
PHILADELPHIA — The Amelia Bloomer Project, a product of the 91´«Ã½ Social Responsibilities Round Table’s (SRRT) Feminist Taskforce, announced the 2014 Amelia Bloomer List at 91´«Ã½’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia, held Jan. 24-28, 2014. The bibliography...
2014 Over the Rainbow list recognizes quality GLBT fiction and non-fiction titles
PHILADELPHIA — The 2014 Over the Rainbow Project book list, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), was announced at 91´«Ã½’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. The bibliography...
2014 Stonewall Book Awards announced
PHILADELPHIA — The 2014 Stonewall Book Awards were announced yesterday and today by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½), during the 91´«Ã½ Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. The Stonewall...
