2022 National Institute - Kansas City

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Our #LooktoLibraries resources help children & their families navigate challenges posed by the global pandemic.

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Incorporating racial issues into storytimes 1 month ago
Registration open for 2022 ALSC National Institute 1 month ago
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ALSC Blog

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Notable Children’s Books – January 2022 Discussion List 4 days ago

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ALSC eLearning

The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future
Utilizing the Competencies to Boost Skills and Services
At Home Learners and the Public Library

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Professional Tools

Toolkit: Library Services to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers
Mock Newbery Toolkit
Virtual Storytime Services Guide
ALSC National Research Agenda for Library Service to Children (Ages 0-14)
Engage, Cultivate, Provide, Assess: An Outreach Model for Serving All Children and Families White Paper

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Book Lists

2021 ALSC Graphic Novels Reading Lists
2021 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
2021 Día Booklists - 25th Anniversary
Embracing Gender Identities
BCALA and ALSC Social Justice Reading List

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