ALA Midwinter Meeting Press Kit

The American Library Association (ALA) is the voice of America’s libraries. Generally held in January, the ALA Midwinter Meeting draws more than 10,000 leaders in the library and information industry for some 2,000 meetings and events. About 450 exhibits feature the latest in books, videos, computers and other materials and resources available to millions of library users.

As part of the conference, the ALA will announce its Youth Media Awards. Each year the ALA honors books, videos and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high-quality they represent, ALA awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth.

Follow Results in Real-Time
The ALA will offer a free live webcast of the award announcements. Those that are not able to join the webcast can still follow results in real-time by logging on to the ALA Youth Media Awards Facebook page, or via Twitter by following hashtag #ALAyma.

Press intersted in registering for ALA Midwinter Meeting press credentials are encouraged to review the ALA's Media Credential Policy.   

Press Releases

Author Lisa Genova unites readers through neuroscience

Caroline Kennedy, Steven Johnson inspire change at ALA Midwinter Meeting

Peter Block discuses creating community at the library

Political strategist Jennifer Duffy to address ALA at Seattle Conference

Book Industry Panel to discuss e-book lending practices at ALA Midwinter Meeting

Follow ALA Youth Media Award results live

YALSA names 2013 William C. Morris Award finalists

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Conference Highlights