Oralia Garza de Cortés is the 2024 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s(ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and to ALSC.
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#alaac22 ALSC Awards Presentation
What a wonderful way to start my day at the conference today! This morning I attended the 2022 ALSC Awards Presentation for the the Siebert, Batchelder, and Geisel winners. What a treat to see so many librarians, authors, illustrators, publishers, friends and families in one room honoring such beautiful books. What I loved most about this celebration was hearing such humble speeches from the winning authors and the care and craft that was taken by the committees to select them. Some of my favorite moments:
Hidden Gems of an ALSC Membership
Membership in ALSC can seem overwhelming some time. Here are some great advantages of an ALSC membership that might not have occurred to you right away.