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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Book Lists

2018 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
Evergreen Audiobooks 2017
Comforting Reads for Difficult Times Booklist
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