Category Archives: Blogger Mary R. Voors

ALSC Distinguished Service Award

The Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association is seeking nominations for the ALSC Distinguished Service Award honoring an individual who has made significant contributions to, and an impact on, library services to children and to … Continue reading

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Dear Teen Me/Dear Teen Mary

On October 30th,  Dear Teen Me: Authors Write Letters to Their Teen Selves  edited by Miranda Kenneally and E. Kristin Anderson, was published. It is a new book of letters from 70 different authors to their teenage selves. The publisher offered an opportunity to … Continue reading

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ALSC Member Profile – Meet Christy Kepler

Each month, an ALSC member is profiled and we learn a little about their professional life and a bit about their not-so-serious side. Using just a few questions, we try to keep the profiles fun while highlighting the variety of … Continue reading

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Live Blogging from the ALSC Institute #ALSC12

Tonight at 6:00 pm, the biennial ALSC Institute will kick off in Indianapolis, IN with a Happy Hour. Tomorrow, the Institute will really begin and attendees will be treated to 30 hours of programming, three keynote sessions, and many, many, … Continue reading

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What have you listened to this year that’s great?

ALSC Personal Members are invited to suggest titles for the 2013 Notable Children’s Recordings List, a list of the most distinguished music, audiobooks, and read-along kits created for children released in the United States between November 1, 2011 and October … Continue reading

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Why was THAT challenged?

Early in my professional career, I encountered one of our Library books which had been mutilated. The book was the Caldecott Award winner In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak. Mickey had fallen out of his clothes and someone had … Continue reading

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ALSC Member Profile – Meet Carrie Gardner

Each month, an ALSC member is profiled and we learn a little about their professional life and a bit about their not-so-serious side. Using just a few questions, we try to keep the profiles fun while highlighting the variety of … Continue reading

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Vote today!

Have you seen the eBadge entries? Now’s your opportunity to vote for your favorite ALSC eBadge idea! ALSC is looking for an idea that captures our spirit, who we are, what we do, and what we stand for. What is … Continue reading

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