February 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
ALA is shutting down YALSA and "reunifying" it with ALSC.
Big fucking news.
www.ala.org/alsc/aboutal...
Big fucking news.
www.ala.org/alsc/aboutal...
ALSC/YALSA Reunification FAQs
What is happening with ALSC? After many years of effort by ALA and members of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), YALSA remains financially unsustainable, with 8 of the last 10 years...
www.ala.org
June 5, 2025 at 11:49 PM
ALA is shutting down YALSA and "reunifying" it with ALSC.
Big fucking news.
www.ala.org/alsc/aboutal...
Big fucking news.
www.ala.org/alsc/aboutal...
I'm delighted to announce that THE FOREST OF A THOUSAND EYES has been named a ALSC Notable title!
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Notable Children's Books - 2026 -- UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...
www.ala.org
February 6, 2026 at 8:53 PM
I'm delighted to announce that THE FOREST OF A THOUSAND EYES has been named a ALSC Notable title!
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Honored and grateful! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Children's Literature Lecture is an annual event featuring an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children’s literature. Author Cynthia Leitich Smith will deliver the 2026 ALSC Children’s Literature Lecture.
January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Honored and grateful! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Children's Literature Lecture is an annual event featuring an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children’s literature. Author Cynthia Leitich Smith will deliver the 2026 ALSC Children’s Literature Lecture.
Register today. Early bird savings end tomorrow!
www.ala.org/alsc/confsce...
www.ala.org/alsc/confsce...
July 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Register today. Early bird savings end tomorrow!
www.ala.org/alsc/confsce...
www.ala.org/alsc/confsce...
2025's Summer Reading Lists are now available! Four lists categorized by age group are free to download, and ALSC members can also download an exclusive printable bookmark. #kidlit #libraries #summereading www.ala.org/alsc/summer-...
April 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
2025's Summer Reading Lists are now available! Four lists categorized by age group are free to download, and ALSC members can also download an exclusive printable bookmark. #kidlit #libraries #summereading www.ala.org/alsc/summer-...
2026 Summer Reading Lists are here!
www.ala.org/alsc/publica...
www.ala.org/alsc/publica...
April 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
2026 Summer Reading Lists are here!
www.ala.org/alsc/publica...
www.ala.org/alsc/publica...
Guest blogger Danielle Jones reflects on how YALSA membership enriched her life and career.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reflections-on-yalsa/
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reflections-on-yalsa/
Reflections on YALSA
The ALSC Vice-President/President Elect reflects on their YALSA membership and its impact on their career as it reunites with ALSC and moves forward.
www.alsc.ala.org
September 25, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Guest blogger Danielle Jones reflects on how YALSA membership enriched her life and career.
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reflections-on-yalsa/
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/09/reflections-on-yalsa/
In the middle of all my enraged calls to my reps, I found out that TOUCH THE SKY is an ALA Notable! So thrilled by the news! @cpark.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @dcarnito.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Notable Children's Books - 2025 under construction
Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...
www.ala.org
January 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In the middle of all my enraged calls to my reps, I found out that TOUCH THE SKY is an ALA Notable! So thrilled by the news! @cpark.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social @dcarnito.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @literaticat.bsky.social
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
I'm so very proud to have served on this year's ALSC Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee
January 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm so very proud to have served on this year's ALSC Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee
I've mentioned this a lot but one thing Trump would do is keep talking about "86 dead kids!" instead of clarifying that some of the dead weren't kids and then everyone who "fact checks" this unimportant detail just amplifies the message bsky.app/profile/alsc...
Think about how Trump would tweet this: RFK, JR IS A MURDEROUS FOOL WHO WILL KILL THOUSANDS IF NOT MILLIONS OF AMERICANS JUST LIKE HE DID BEFORE. HE WILL KILL OUR COUNTRY AND REAL AMERICANS HAVE TO STOP HIM AND THE CRAZY REPUBLICANS BEFORE THEY KILL US ALL!!
December 18, 2024 at 3:45 AM
I've mentioned this a lot but one thing Trump would do is keep talking about "86 dead kids!" instead of clarifying that some of the dead weren't kids and then everyone who "fact checks" this unimportant detail just amplifies the message bsky.app/profile/alsc...
Met another rogue priest at the protest today. He was absolutely scathing about the pro-government line of much of the church
"There are more of us here than you think" he told me. Some priests come in civilian clothing to avoid detection apparently
Identity hidden for his security
"There are more of us here than you think" he told me. Some priests come in civilian clothing to avoid detection apparently
Identity hidden for his security
December 3, 2024 at 12:22 AM
My part for the Rain World plastic beach multi animator project!!!
Check out the completed map :]]!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsc...
Check out the completed map :]]!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsc...
October 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
My part for the Rain World plastic beach multi animator project!!!
Check out the completed map :]]!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsc...
Check out the completed map :]]!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLsc...
The 2025 @wearealsc.bsky.social Notable Children's Books Committee named Louder Than Hunger a NOTABLE title! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The 2025 @wearealsc.bsky.social Notable Children's Books Committee named Louder Than Hunger a NOTABLE title! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
Congrats to these ABLA titles on the Notable Children's Books list from ALSC!
Life After Whale
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Deer Run Home
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Life After Whale
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Deer Run Home
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
February 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Congrats to these ABLA titles on the Notable Children's Books list from ALSC!
Life After Whale
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Deer Run Home
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Life After Whale
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
Deer Run Home
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
Bounce! A Scientific History of Rubber
We Who Produce Pearls: An Anthem for Asian America
www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
ATTN Readers! Find out how to support libraries & library personnel in 2025 at the ALSC Blog: Pursuing Excellence for Library Service to Children: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025/02... #kidlit #libraries #picturebooks #librarians @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @wearealsc.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
ATTN Readers! Find out how to support libraries & library personnel in 2025 at the ALSC Blog: Pursuing Excellence for Library Service to Children: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025/02... #kidlit #libraries #picturebooks #librarians @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social @wearealsc.bsky.social
MY POLLINATOR GARDEN by Jordan Zwetchkenbaum, art by me, Kate Cosgrove pub by Holiday House
Is a 2026 ALSC/ALA Notable Book!
ALSC is the Association for Library Service to Children, & the ALA is the American Library Association.
@eastwestlit @hownowbooking #kidlit #ala #alsc #library #gardening
Is a 2026 ALSC/ALA Notable Book!
ALSC is the Association for Library Service to Children, & the ALA is the American Library Association.
@eastwestlit @hownowbooking #kidlit #ala #alsc #library #gardening
February 4, 2026 at 11:32 PM
MY POLLINATOR GARDEN by Jordan Zwetchkenbaum, art by me, Kate Cosgrove pub by Holiday House
Is a 2026 ALSC/ALA Notable Book!
ALSC is the Association for Library Service to Children, & the ALA is the American Library Association.
@eastwestlit @hownowbooking #kidlit #ala #alsc #library #gardening
Is a 2026 ALSC/ALA Notable Book!
ALSC is the Association for Library Service to Children, & the ALA is the American Library Association.
@eastwestlit @hownowbooking #kidlit #ala #alsc #library #gardening
Bestselling author @angiethomas.bsky.social is coming to the ALSC National Institute in Buffalo this October. Join us for 3 days of learning, play & connection focused on serving children, teens & families.
Thank you to @harperkids.bsky.social!
Learn more: https://www.ala.org/alsc/confsce/institute
Thank you to @harperkids.bsky.social!
Learn more: https://www.ala.org/alsc/confsce/institute
May 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...
Notable Children's Books - 2025 under construction
Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...
www.ala.org
February 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#TLSkyChat A6: The ALSC Notable Children's Books List was released last week. www.ala.org/alsc/awardsg...