2018 ALSC National Institute

National Institute, September 27-29, 2018

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Programs, keynotes, networking with a youth services focus.

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Book & Media Awards

The best of the best in children's media…Newbery, Caldecott, Belpré, Sibert, and more!

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

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Professional Tools

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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
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Unity and Justice Booklists
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