In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the blog posts today consist of interviews with the candidates for ALSC 2021-22 Vice President/President-Elect, Amy Koester and Renee Grassi. Each candidate was given ten questions and submitted written answers. This afternoon’s interview is with Renee Grassi.
Author: Mary Voors
Mary R. Voors is the ALSC Blog Manager. She loves reading picture books, early chapter books, YA fiction & nonfiction, and the occasional book written for adults. Mary has served on a variety of ALSC committees including the Newbery committee, the ALSC International Relations committee, the Great Web Sites committee (chair), the BWI Summer Reading Program Grant committee, the Notable Children’s Books committee, the Intellectual Freedom committee, the ALSC Board of Directors, and the Oral History committee.
Amy Koester: 2021-22 ALSC Vice President/President Elect Candidate
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, the morning and afternoon blog posts today consist of interviews with the candidates for ALSC 2021-22 Vice President/President-Elect, Amy Koester and Renee Grassi. Each candidate was given ten questions and submitted written answers. This morning’s interview is with Amy Koester.
Standing for Election in the 2021-22 ALSC Board of Directors Election
In an effort to help ALSC members make an informed decision before they vote, this afternoon’s blog post consists of statements from the six candidates standing for election to the ALSC Board of Directors.
Virtual Celebration of Last Year’s Schneider Award Winners at #alamw21
On Sunday, before the excitement of the next day’s 2021 YMA announcements, it was nice to reflect on some of the winners from last year by attending the 2020 Schneider Award Virtual Celebration. It was lovely to hear each of the winning authors and illustrators from last year as they spoke of their winning titles.
Today’s Youth Media Awards at #alamw21
The ALA Youth Media Awards were announced this morning. Minus the intense excitement – and enthusiastic applause – of an in-person announcement, the virtual announcements were still thrilling to participate in. Here is the press release announcing all the winners:
Live Blogging from #alamw21
The ALA Midwinter Virtual Meetings begin today! I hope many of you have registered for #alamw21 and have your schedules filled out as to which sessions you hope to attend, but I know these times are challenging. Some of you – for whatever reason – may not be able to participate.
Notable Children’s Recordings Discussion List – January 2021
The Notable Children’s Recordings committee normally holds their evaluation meetings in an open, public forum at the ALA Mid-Winter and Annual conferences. Without in-person Midwinter Meetings, this committee is hosting their discussions over Zoom, and YOU are invited to listen in.
Notable Children’s Books – January 2021 Discussion
Each year the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children’s books, recordings, and digital media. These meetings are normally held at the ALA Midwinter meetings. This year, the 2021 Notable Children’s Books Committee will hold open meetings on January 13th, 14th, and 15th beginning at 12pm Central. Register for these meetings here. YOU are welcome to observe!