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Dayton Metro Library and the University of Dayton chosen as the site of the 2023 Children’s Literature Lecture Award featuring Bryan Collier 1 month ago
American Library Association Announces New Additions and Appointments to Leadership Team 1 month ago
Roselle Public Library District (IL) awarded 2022 Maureen Hayes Award 3 months ago
The Newbery Practitioner’s Guide 5 months ago
Summer Online Courses with ALSC 6 months ago

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ALSC Blog

The Art of Storytime Part 1: Singing 6 hours ago
There’s still time to share YOUR input for the next ALSC Strategic Plan! 1 day ago
Finding Your Yes While Fighting Burnout 2 days ago
Ukulele Storytime for Beginners from a Beginner 3 days ago
Programming with Purpose through Community Engagement 4 days ago

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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

2022 ALSC Graphic Novels Lists
2022 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
2022 Día Reading Lists
2021 ALSC Summer Reading Lists
Embracing Gender Identities

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