banner
LightNews
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
@yalsa.bsky.social
500 followers 5 following 140 posts
For more than 60 years, YALSA has worked to build the capacity of libraries and library staff to engage, serve and empower all teens. 📚 Find us at ala.org/yalsa We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
www.ala.org
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 15h
Applications for the Teen Dialogue Accelerator close this Monday, October 13! This new program from Cortico, MIT CCC, and PBS Frontline seeks 10 U.S. public libraries to receive $14,000 in funding, training, and tools to support youth-led civic dialogue. #skybrarians
Apply Now: Teen Dialogue Accelerator for Libraries - Cortico
Cortico, in collaboration with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication (MIT CCC) and PBS FRONTLINE, is excited to announce the Teen Dialogue Accelerator! This is a grant opportunity for public l...
cortico.ai
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 15h
"This graphic novel has an action-packed storyline that will make the reader want to keep reading. Additionally, there are plenty of aliens fights to keep readers interested." #yalit #graphicnovels
Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: Family Force V: Book One by Matt Braly, Illustrated by Ainsworth Lin
This graphic novel has an action-packed storyline that will make the reader want to keep reading. Additionally, there are plenty of aliens fights to keep readers interested
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 1d
Join YALSA for our next In The Loop discussion on Summer Reading Programs for teens! Need some new ideas to bring into 2026? Want to share your past successes? Bring your questions and triumphs to share with other YALSA members in this virtual discussion. #skybrarians
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: YALSA In the Loop: Summer Reading Programs for Teens. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Pull up a virtual chair because it’s time to talk Summer Reading Programs for teens! Need some new ideas to bring into 2026? Want to share your past successes? Bring your questions and triumphs to sha...
ala-events.zoom.us
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 1d
"The story has a naturally eerie tone, but the audiobook takes it further by creating a rich, immersive atmosphere through the use of multiple narrators." #yalit #audiobooks
Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2026) Featured Review: When Devils Sing by Xan Kaur
The story has a naturally eerie tone, but the audiobook takes it further by creating a rich, immersive atmosphere through the use of multiple narrators.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 2d
"This book is filled with humor, realism, romance, tears, and everything a teen goes through in life. The chapters are short and easy to read. Teens will understand the flood of emotions that Evelyn goes through and what she discovers about herself throughout the book." #yalit
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2026) Feature Review: All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey by Kit Rosewater
This book is filled with humor, realism, romance, tears, and everything a teen goes through in life. The chapters are short and easy to read. Teens will understand the flood of emotions that Evelyn…
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 3d
The 2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults Fall Round-Up is here! Check out which books made the cut on the YALSA Hub. #yalit
2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults Fall Round-Up
At the end of the year, each team will choose the final list of nominations and determine the Selected List’s Top Ten from these titles.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 7d
"Family Force Five is great for readers, who have enjoyed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics or shows because both include action packed sequences, and alien fights." #yalit #graphicnovels
Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: Family Force V: Book One by Matt Braly, Illustrated by Ainsworth Lin
Family Force Five is great for readers, who have enjoyed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics or shows because both include action packed sequences, and alien fights.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 7d
Watch an interview with author Candace Fleming on the YALSA Hub! #yalit
How Dare Humans Be So Complex? A Conversation with Candace Fleming
Candace Fleming on telling the truth, and yes, teens can handle the truth.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 9d
Initiated by the Seattle Public Library in partnership with ALA's Public Program Office, Nourishing Minds has unveiled a free, practical approach to assist library workers in creating a supportive environment for teens to explore mental health. Learn more and download the toolkit today!
Free Programming Toolkit Helps Equip Libraries to Address Youth Mental Health | Programming Librarian
The Nourishing Minds Framework, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and with support from The Seattle Public Library Foundation, is a comprehensive approach designed to suppo...
programminglibrarian.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 9d
Interested in applying for the Teen Dialogue Accelerator? This new program from Cortico, MIT CCC, and PBS Frontline seeks 10 U.S. public libraries to receive $14,000 in funding, training, and tools to support youth-led civic dialogue. Register for an info session now! #skybrarians
Teen Dialogue Accelerator Info Session
Thank you for your interest in the Teen Dialogue Accelerator, a new program from Cortico, MIT CCC, and PBS FRONTLINE, an opportunity for 10 U.S. public libraries to receive $14,000 in funding, trainin...
docs.google.com
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 9d
"Royal romances are a perennial favorite, and fans of this genre will enjoy this as well." #yalit #audiobooks
Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2026) Featured Review: Nobody in Particular by Sophie Gonzale
Royal romances are a perennial favorite, and fans of this genre will enjoy this as well.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 9d
"The story keeps you guessing until the very end and even seasoned mystery lovers will have a hard time seeing the twists coming!" #yalit
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2026) Feature Review: Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson
The story keeps you guessing until the very end and even seasoned mystery lovers will have a hard time seeing the twists coming!
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 10d
"'The Notorious Virtues' blends an original fantasy world with elements of high-stakes competition and mystery. The characters are well-realized and the dialogue crackles with wit." #yalit
Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton
The Notorious Virtues blends an original fantasy world with elements of high-stakes competition and mystery. The characters are well-realized and the dialogue crackles with wit.
www.yalsa.ala.org
1 1
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 10d
"Tamaki’s writing is razor-sharp, blending emotional depth with biting commentary on privilege and performance." #yalit #graphicnovels
Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki, Illustrated by Nicole Go
Tamaki’s writing is razor-sharp, blending emotional depth with biting commentary on privilege and performance.
www.yalsa.ala.org
1
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 17d
"The narrative explores urgent contemporary issues: the manipulation of history through the destruction of records, the exploitation of land and people, and the use of technology to subjugate society." #yalit
Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Fledgling by S.K. Ali
The narrative explores urgent contemporary issues: the manipulation of history through the destruction of records, the exploitation of land and people, and the use of technology to subjugate societ…
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 18d
Boyden Library’s Teen Librarian Jennifir Huston recently sat down with YA author Jeff Zentner to discuss his two books, "Goodbye Days" and "In the Wild Light," that were targeted for banning in Escambia, Florida. #yalit
“Whenever I write for teenagers, hope is a strong theme. I will make you crawl through a sewer pipe of sadness to get to hope”: Interview with Jeff Zentner
Boyden Library’s Teen Librarian Jennifir Huston recently sat down with YA author Jeff Zentner to discuss his two books, Goodbye Days and In the Wild Light, that were targeted for banning in Escambi…
www.yalsa.ala.org
2 3
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 21d
The deadline to submit your program or poster proposal for #alaac26 is THIS MONDAY, September 22!

Learn more and submit your proposal here: 2026.alaannual.org/call-proposals
On the left is text against a blue background reading "Call for Program & Poster Proposals Now Open! Submit your best idea and insights today!" An image with a lightbulb with a gear inside and a magnifying glass with a bar graph inside are near the text against an orange background. To the right is a group of people sitting at an ALA Annual presentation clapping. Underneath is the text against a white background: "ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition; June 25-29, 2026; Chicago; For our Libraries. For 150 Years More. American Library Association; alannual.org."
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 22d
"Drawing readers in from the start, this story begins with a high-speed police chase . . ." #yalit #graphicnovels
Great Graphic Novels (#GGN2026) Featured Review: Space Punch, Vol 1 by ZD
Drawing readers in from the start, this story begins with a high-speed police chase
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 22d
"Written in verse, this novel is well-suited to the audio format which enhances the sense of yearning and suspense that builds throughout." #yalit #audibooks
Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2026) Featured Review: Knucklehead: Poems by Tony Keith Jr.
Written in verse, this novel is well-suited to the audio format which enhances the sense of yearning and suspense that builds throughout.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 23d
Apply now for Cortico's Teen Dialogue Accelerator for Libraries! 10 selected libraries will receive grant funding, training, and tools to help local teens lead meaningful conversations on civic issues they care about. Applications are due October 13. #libraries #librarians
Apply Now: Teen Dialogue Accelerator for Libraries - Cortico
Cortico, in collaboration with the MIT Center for Constructive Communication (MIT CCC) and PBS FRONTLINE, is excited to announce the Teen Dialogue Accelerator! This is a grant opportunity for public l...
cortico.ai
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 23d
"How to Survive a Slasher is deliciously meta. Genderfluid and queer-identifying CJ's humorous first-person POV and the secondary characters provide opportunities for exploring themes of identity and family connection." #yalit
Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers (#QP2026) Feature Review: How to Survive a Slasher by Justine Pucella Winans
How to Survive a Slasher is deliciously meta. Genderfluid and queer-identifying CJ’s humorous first-person POV and the secondary characters provide opportunities for exploring themes of ident…
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 24d
Applications for the Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant are now open! This $1,000 award recognizes a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy and is open to YALSA and non-YALSA members. Applications are due December 1. #librarians #libraries
Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant recognizes a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy. Examples of literacy include, but are not limited to, digital, media, visua...
www.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 24d
"Readers will also be invested in the familiarity of the tale of Robin Hood with a new spin and the alternating POVs between Mariel and Clem will keep young reader’s attention." #yalit
Best Fiction for Young Adults (#BFYA2026) Featured Review: Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Readers will also be invested in the familiarity of the tale of Robin Hood with a new spin and the alternating POVs between Mariel and Clem will keep young reader’s attention.
www.yalsa.ala.org
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 28d
“If you’re going to run away, run away to a library." Watch an interview with Rex Ogle on the YALSA Hub Blog. #yalit
“If you’re going to run away, run away to a library.”: Interview with Rex Ogle
“If you’re going to run away, run away to a library.”: Interview with Rex Ogle
www.yalsa.ala.org
1
yalsa.bsky.social
Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) @yalsa.bsky.social · 29d
"Written in verse, this novel is well-suited to the audio format which enhances the sense of yearning and suspense that builds throughout." #yalit #audiobooks
Amazing Audiobooks (#AA2026) Featured Review: Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan
Written in verse, this novel is well-suited to the audio format which enhances the sense of yearning and suspense that builds throughout.
www.yalsa.ala.org