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AASL National Conference Press Kit 2001

AASL National Conference Press Kit 2005

ACRL National Conference 2005

ALA Annual Conference Press Kit 2005

ALA Annual Conference Press Kit 2004

ALA Annual Conference Press Kit 2003

ALA Midwinter Meeting 2005

ALA Midwinter Meeting 2004

Banned Books Week 2005

Banned Books Week 2004

Banned Books Week 2003

El día de los niños/ El día de los libros

Library Card Sign-up Month 2005

Library Card Sign-up Month 2004

Library Card Sign Up Month 2003

Library Card Sign Up Month 2002

National Library Week 2005

National Library Week 2004

National Library Week Press Kit 2003

PLA Conference 2004 Press Kit

PLA Conference Press Kit 2002

Teen Read Week Press Kit 2005

Teen Read Week Press Kit 2004

Teen Read Week Press Kit 2003

White House Conference on School Libraries

Recruitment Press Kit

Recruitment Press Kit 2002

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312-280-4393
lclark@ala.org

Macey L. Morales
PR Coordinator
312-280-4393
mmorales@ala.org

2005 Midwinter Awards

The American Library Association (ALA), the oldest and largest library association in the world, holds an annual business meeting known as the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Generally held in January, the conference draws more than 10,000 leaders in the library and information industry for some 2,500 meetings and events. Some 450 exhibits feature the latest in books, videos, computers and other materials available to today's libraries and their users.

Highlights include the announcement of the "Academy Awards" of children's literature - the Newbery and Caldecott Medals - and other awards and lists recognizing the best in literature and audiovisual materials for children, teens and adults.

2005 Youth Media Awards

Each year the American Library Association (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. Selected by judging committees composed of librarians and other children's experts, the awards encourage original and creative work. Winners are announced at the Midwinter Meeting of the association (usually in January). Award presentations are at the ALA Annual Conference in June.