Kolderup to lead The Hub, YALSA’s YA lit blog

CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), named Gretchen Kolderup, teen services librarian at New Canaan (Conn.) Library, the member manager of The Hub, its young adult literature blog. Kolderup began her term as editor in August and will serve through July 2013.

“I am thrilled at this opportunity to help guide The Hub in new and exciting directions as it continues to help teens and librarians explore young adult literature,” Kolderup said. "I’m looking forward to helping the advisory board and YALSA continue to develop a community around that shared interest.”

The mission of The Hub is to provide a one-stop shop for finding information about teen reads, including recommendations for great books, information about YALSA lists and awards, book trailers and other book-related videos and best of the best lists. Since its launch in January 2011, The Hub has averaged 8,000 page views per month.

YALSA members and YA lit fans interested in blogging for The Hub can contact Kolderup and The Hub’s advisory board at yalsahub@gmail.com for more information.

For more than 50 years, YALSA has been the world leader in selecting books, videos and audiobooks for teens. For more information about YALSA or for lists of recommended reading, viewing and listening, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists, or contact the YALSA office by phone, (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390, or e-mail, yalsa@ala.org.