Awards (Professional Recognition)

CHICAGO — The 2024 application process for the ALA’s Scholastic Library Publishing Award is open and extending nominations until March 1, 2024.

This award honors a librarian whose "unusual contribution to the stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people" exemplifies outstanding achievement in the profession.

Presented annually, the winner will be awarded $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation.

CHICAGO — Librarians face adversity every day, whether they are defending a challenged book like Maus, responding to collection and building damage after hurricanes and fires, remaining open as a safe space during civil unrest, or fighting to provide services on a limited budget.

BALTIMORE — Author Kyle Lukoff will deliver the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture. The announcement was made today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held Jan. 19-22 in Baltimore.

“Kyle's impactful and approachable storytelling invites in all children through humor and warmth and often centers vital trans and queer narratives,” stated 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture Award Committee Chair Jenna Friebel.