Never been to an Annual conference? Apply for a Penguin Young Readers Group Award!
These awards, made possible by an annual gift from the Penguin Young Readers Group, are administered by a committee of ALSC. They enable four children’s librarians to attend the ALA’s Annual Conference to be held in Anaheim, California, June 26-July 2, 2008. Four librarians working directly with children in elementary, middle schools or public libraries will each receive $600.
Requirements for application are:
- ALSC membership (applicant must be a member by the application deadline)
- One to ten years experience as a children’s librarian
- No previous attendance at an annual ALA Conference
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 3, 2007. For more information and to download an application for the Penguin Young Readers Group Award, visit the Penguin Young Readers Group Award page of the ALSC Web Site.
~Alison O’Reilly
Penguin Young Readers Group Award Committee, Chair