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Visiting the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Library was an #alsc26 highlight. There were mocktails. There were sweet treats! There were opportunities to tour—an...
Are you a children’s librarian who has never experienced the glitz, the glamour, the authors, the books, the professional development and networking opportunities of the American L...
Not to be hyperbolic in any way, but this year’s National Institute might be the most important ALSC Conference in years. This is the first time that YALSA and ALSC members will be...
Books Unbanned is offering libraries nationwide the chance to be part of their Teen Library Advocacy Network, including $2500 in funding.
AAC stands for Alternative and Augmentative Communication. AAC can be any type of system, device, or tool that helps someone communicate. It can be low tech, like picture cards or...
It was about 5:30 p.m., and I was walking down Main Street from the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, heading toward the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Library...
October 10th passed like any other day for the average person, but for those in children’s library land, the day represented a special day: the birthday of Caroline Hewins ,a found...
One challenge I gave myself at the ALSC Institute was to find three new resources to bring back to my library; resources that could help us continue our mission at Springdale Publi...
I have a confession to make: I don’t read manga. I know! As a teen librarian, this seems like a major faux pas. I do my best to read as much as I can, but there’s never enough tim...
This year’s #alsc26 started strong with a delicious dinner and remarks from the amazing Angie Thomas, author of the frequently challenged title The Hate U Give. In conversation wit...
The school year is upon us! As the seasons shift, so do our roles as literacy guides. In a previous post, Joannie Lauria beautifully outlined how librarians become the intermediari...
My name is Dr. Emily Aguiló-Pérez, and I am the proud chair of the 2027 Pura Belpré Award Committee. Our committee is now accepting suggestions for the 2027 Pura Belpré Award, and...
It comes a week after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick held a press conference calling for the removal of certain books from public schools.
Greetings from my first time attending #alsc26! When I found out that ALSC was hosting a one-day event dedicated to teen services, I knew that this year I needed to attend. As a te...
How to be an informed voter for libraries and books
Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.
On October 28, 2026, America will mark a big milestone for a big lady: the 140th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. A shining beacon of freedom, independence a...
Today I have 3 high interest anthologies, 1 finished copy and 2 ARCs. Details below but first, here are the rules on how to enter:You need to be affiliated with an American Library...
Here are the 10 titles on the 2026 National Book Awards longlist for Young People's Literature.
I used to work at a library that changed up the theme in the children's department every year, and for the first few years, the themes involved animals.
Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.
I’ve worked my share of ALA conferences and ALSC Institutes. But today I was able to experience something NEW and especially fun! Teen Services Development Day (TSDD) featured a Ga...
Saturday morning started bright and early for several ALSC members as we headed to ALSC 201 to discuss reunification updates! Many ALSC Board members were in attendance, and it wa...
As we embark on the new academic year, many school librarians will be thinking how they can expand collections and program events to celebrate diversity in the community, global an...
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