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ALSC’s book and media awards

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Learn more about ALSC's book and media awards, including the Newbery and Caldecott Medals.

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Our #LooktoLibraries resources help children & their families navigate challenges posed by the global pandemic.

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News

Tae Keller, Michaela Goade win Newbery, Caldecott Medals 2 hours ago
David LaRochelle, Mike Wohnoutka win Geisel Award for 'See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog' 3 hours ago
Mildred Taylor wins 2021 Children’s Literature Legacy Award 3 hours ago
Committee for Children wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for 'The Imagine Neighborhood' 3 hours ago
Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann win 2021 Sibert Medal 3 hours ago

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ALSC Blog

Today’s Youth Media Awards at #alamw21 4 hours ago
Digital Equity Means Stronger Communities – Learning at #alamw21 8 hours ago
Joy Harjo at #ALAMW21 23 hours ago
Exploring the Exhibits at #ALAMW21 1 day ago
Excited to Listen to More Remarkable Recordings #alamw21 1 day ago

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ALSC eLearning

Contemporary Issues in Action: Ethics for Librarians (ALSC)
Full STREAM Ahead: How to take Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to the next level with maker kits (ALSC)

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Professional Tools

Virtual Storytime Services Guide
ALSC National Research Agenda for Library Service to Children (Ages 0-14)
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving All Children and Families White Paper
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
ALSC Championing Children's Services Toolkit

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Book Lists

Embracing Gender Identities
BCALA and ALSC Social Justice Reading List
2020 Día Booklists: Every Story Matters. Each Child Counts.
2020 Summer Reading Lists
ALSC Tough Topics Booklist 2019

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