2018 ALSC National Institute

National Institute, September 27-29, 2018

Programs, keynotes, networking with a youth services focus.

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Newbery and Caldecott Awards: A Guide to the Medal and Honor Books

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Babies Need Words Every Day: Talk, Read, Sing, Play
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Curiosity Creates
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Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth
Professional Tools for Librarians Serving Youth
Importance of Play

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Book Lists

2018 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
Evergreen Audiobooks 2017
Comforting Reads for Difficult Times Booklist
Mismatched Pairs: Paired Nonfiction and Fiction for Tweens Booklist
Great Gifts to Give Booklist
Unity and Justice Booklists
Building a Home Library Lists - 2016 Update

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