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Play and the Science of Reading: How Play Helps Get Kids Ready to ReadOver the next few months, the Early and Family Literacy Committee will write about one of the ECRR early literacy practices and discuss the...
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#PLA2024 Last Call for Conference BloggersAre YOU attending this year’s Public Library Association Conference in Columbus, Ohio? Would you be willing to share some of what you are...
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Low Tech MakerspaceDo you suffer from Makerspace envy? I do. I wish I had the dedicated space, materials and personnel that some of my more lucky library and school...
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Stuck Creatively? Look for Inspiration!When you’re tasked with being creative as an ongoing function of your job, the toughest thing can be coming up with new ideas on a continual...
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Time Management: Practice Strategic UnderachievementDo you nurture your work self by experimenting with new ways to meet the library’s mission? Are you known for your clever new programs? If so,...
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Spring Online EducationSpring is officially here! Are you ready for some renewal and rejuvenation? ALSC is offering these three online learning opportunities in...
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Creative ClubhouseWhen I started a new program two years ago, I knew I wanted to combine books, crafts, and a sense of wonder for the world around us. Thus,...
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Sneaky Advocacy and Award Winning TitlesIn the last post from the AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation , titled Youth Books with an...
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how to write a blog post for librarians:You might wonder how to write a blog post. Staring at the blank page (or screen) can be daunting. Writer’s block is a real thing, after...
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How to Support Children’s Climate KnowledgeIn this post I want to discuss the informative and supportive roles that libraries and librarians can have in environmental & climate...
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Banned and Challenged Newbery BooksI had the privilege of serving on the 2024 Newbery Committee with such a group of rockstars. I could not be prouder of our winner, The Eyes and...
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Apply to host the 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture with Kyle Lukoff!The 2025 Children’s Literature Lecture Award committee is excited to announce the opening of the application to host the 2025 event...
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Join the #PLA2024 Blogging TeamThe 2024 Public Library Association Conference is less than one month away and the ALSC Blog will be offering updates about what is happening...
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Creating and Implementing STEAM for HomeschoolersAccording to NHERI , the National Home Education Research Institute, there were 3.7 million homeschooled American children in the 2020-21 school...
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Standing for Election: 2024-25 ALSC Board of DirectorsIn an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, today’s blog post consists of statements from the five...
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Claudette S. McLinn: 2024-25 ALSC Vice President/President Elect CandidateIn an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, today’s blog post consists of a statement from the candidate for...
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Mastering Mentorship: Tips for SuccessMentorship is an important part of professional development and growth. But how would you define mentorship? Writing this post, I struggled to...
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PLA Visitors: Welcome to Columbus Libraries!Are you attending the 2024 Public Library Association Conference? I might just see you there! Welcome to Columbus, Ohio – the 14th most...
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Sustainability and Children’s ServicesEarth Day is one month away, but what happens all year long matters just as much, maybe more. Ever since the ALA endorsed sustainability as a...
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Unmasking Your Potential: Defeating Imposter Syndrome in Underserved CommunitiesImposter syndrome, that nagging feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt despite evident accomplishments, can be particularly challenging when...
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Talk Story grant is now open for applications!Talk Story grant is now open for applications! Logo designer: Lillian Liu Talk Story: Sharing...
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What Exactly is the Bill Morris Seminar and Why Should I Apply for It?Do you have a fervor for discussing books? Are you looking to develop or refine your book evaluation skills? Has past participation in a mock book...
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Programming for Families During Black History MonthFebruary 26, 2024 Planning Black history programs in February provides a unique opportunity to create informative and creative...
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Youth Book Awards with an International FlairSpring is in the air and with it, perhaps one is looking for other award winners to purchase and promote in your libraries. Information in this...
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Two Simple Tricks for Reader’s AdvisoryI live and breathe children’s books as a Children’s Librarian. I host a family book club, I coordinate our school district’s Battle of the Books,...
