Whether you’re a brand-new ALSC member or a long-time supporter of library service to children, there’s something special about finding “your people.” The Membership Committee exists to help make that connection happen—because when members feel seen, supported, and inspired, the entire organization thrives. Throughout the year, ALSC hosts a variety of engagement opportunities designed to connect members across distances, job titles, and experience levels. From the ALSC 101 session at ALA Annual Conference to virtual meetups, mentoring programs, and committee work, these events are built around a shared goal: fostering a vibrant, membership-driven organization that champions the value of library service to children. One of the most rewarding aspects of these gatherings is how quickly professional conversations turn into personal connections. A member might attend a virtual coffee chat to learn more about serving on a committee and leave with a new mentor or programming idea. Another might attend ALSC…
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Kheiriyeh at Virtual 2021 ALA Annual Conference #alaac21
From an at home setting, author and illustrator, Rashin Kheiriyeh spoke to participants via a live webinar from the Virtual 2021 ALA Annual Conference about two of her books. It was a special treat to hear this author read us the first page of her Persian inspired picture book, “Bahar, the Lucky.” Kheiriyeh illustrated this story in bright red and blues, that she said are similar to the color of a Persian rug. The author and illustrator said that this story is about a funny adventure by the main character, Bahar, who wants to be a fortune teller. It was noted by Reycraft, the book publisher, that “Bahar, the Lucky” is starred review from Kirkus and for ages 3 – 7. The second book discussed in the webinar was “Love on a Plate.” This soon to be published book is a days-of-the-week, lift-a-flap book. As a graphic designer, as well…
Membership Meeting and Leadership & ALSC at Annual
I’ve been employed with ALSC for just one month and Annual came so fast! Before I could even blink, hotel confirmations were in, material was printed, and trunks were packed. Prior to my employment with ALSC, I knew about ALA as an organization, but I truthfully did not have much knowledge regarding Annual Conference. It’s mind blowing the amount of work that gets put into this; from staff, to members, to volunteers. A large portion of my professional background comes from the YMCA. I worked for both the YMCA of Greater New York and the YMCA of Metro Chicago. A common thread that I find between both YMCA associations and ALSC is this aspect of inclusivity. Both the YMCA and ALSC (also ALA as a whole) put diversity and advocacy as organizational objectives. I’m very excited that during two key ALSC meetings we will be discussing these topics. During the…