The Peacock who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals ❤️ #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
August 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Peacock who Howled with Jackals by Naheid Kazemi (Owlkids) #picturebook inspired by a fable from the Persian poet Rumi. TBH a really fresh take on animal allegory for identity and marginalization. I love this peacock and family of jackals ❤️ #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Matisse Magician of Color by Derek Desierto (Feiwel&Friends) #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/mati...
August 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Matisse Magician of Color by Derek Desierto (Feiwel&Friends) #picturebook bio on his older years & how he found new, unexpected ways to make art despite health issues. I appreciate disability rep & how anyone can create art with meaning no matter the form #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/mati...
The Day I Met Big Foot by DL Miller, illus. Helen Flook (Happy Fox Books) #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
August 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Day I Met Big Foot by DL Miller, illus. Helen Flook (Happy Fox Books) #picturebook about making new friends & famous cryptid that blends themes of nature, exploration, being brave, & being proud to be different. THE ART IS SO NOSTALGIC & SWEET #ALAAC2025 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
ALSC President Dr. Claudette S. McLinn shares an update on committee appointments - as well as her experience hearing Dr. Carla Hayden speak at #alaac2025 - on the ALSC blog.
#ALSCJOY Lighting the Way Forward, Part Two
Notes from ALSC President, Dr. Claudette S. McLinn, as #ALSCJOY is Lighting the Way Forward even in the face of new challenges.
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August 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
ALSC President Dr. Claudette S. McLinn shares an update on committee appointments - as well as her experience hearing Dr. Carla Hayden speak at #alaac2025 - on the ALSC blog.
ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden,…
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden,…
ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden, and networking with fellow library workers. While there were hundreds of programs and events to choose from, here are some of the highlights from ALSC. Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Banquet The NCL Banquet is one of ALSC’s biggest events at ALA Annual. This year, we were delighted to hear from Caldecott winner Rebecca Lee Kunz, Newbery winner Erin Entrada Kelly, and Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford. As many of our conference bloggers and members have noted in the past, this is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about children’s literature. If you didn’t make it this year, be sure to put it on your list for next year! While a... The post ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025 appeared first on ALSC Blog. ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden, and networking with fellow library workers. While there were hundreds of programs and events to choose from, here are some of the highlights from ALSC. Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Banquet The NCL Banquet is one of ALSC’s biggest events at ALA Annual. This year, we were delighted to hear from Caldecott winner Rebecca Lee Kunz, Newbery winner Erin Entrada Kelly, and Children’s Literature Legacy Award winner Carole Boston Weatherford. As many of our conference bloggers and members have noted in the past, this is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about children’s literature. If you didn’t make it this year, be sure to put it on your list for next year! While a... The post ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025 appeared first on ALSC Blog. ALSC Blog Read original article: Read More
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ALA Annual 2025: Another Exciting Year! #alaac2025
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden,…
ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia wrapped up on Monday, June 30 – and it was a huge success! More than 14,000 people attended the conference, experiencing everything from membership events, to major speakers such as George Takei and Carla Hayden,…
The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe from @enchantedlion.bsky.social A cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #picturebook #ALAAC2025
July 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Gold Leaf by Kristen Hall & illustrated by Matthew Forsythe from @enchantedlion.bsky.social A cautionary tale of greed with woodland creatures, hopeful ending & subtle environmentalist message. Feels like an old folk tale in the best way. Beautiful gold foil details! #picturebook #ALAAC2025
ALSC Immediate Past President Rob Bittner shares his reflections from #alaac2025 on the ALSC blog.
The Biggest Thank You
The immediate Past-President of ALSC offers a Big Thank You to everyone in children’s librarianship and children’s literature,
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July 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
ALSC Immediate Past President Rob Bittner shares his reflections from #alaac2025 on the ALSC blog.
#alaac2025 was an incredible experience! Scroll through some of the highlights of ALSC's programming during the conference, including the NCL Banquet and our other awards programming.
And a special thanks to @levinequerido.bsky.social (pictured here) for the production of the 2025 Banquet program!
And a special thanks to @levinequerido.bsky.social (pictured here) for the production of the 2025 Banquet program!
July 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#alaac2025 was an incredible experience! Scroll through some of the highlights of ALSC's programming during the conference, including the NCL Banquet and our other awards programming.
And a special thanks to @levinequerido.bsky.social (pictured here) for the production of the 2025 Banquet program!
And a special thanks to @levinequerido.bsky.social (pictured here) for the production of the 2025 Banquet program!
During the #ALAAC2025 YA horror panel that I presented on (w/ some of my favorite people), we talked about this a lot. Kids need to know they can fight monsters & win, PLUS practicing being scared (from a safe space) teaches coping skills/resilience for dealing with real life & more mundane horror.
As long as I'm dying on hills: kids need access to horror stories.
Children out there have and will go through absolutely horrific things that they don't have the words for, that they can't process on their own. Kids already know monsters are real; they also need to know monsters can be survived.
Children out there have and will go through absolutely horrific things that they don't have the words for, that they can't process on their own. Kids already know monsters are real; they also need to know monsters can be survived.
July 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
During the #ALAAC2025 YA horror panel that I presented on (w/ some of my favorite people), we talked about this a lot. Kids need to know they can fight monsters & win, PLUS practicing being scared (from a safe space) teaches coping skills/resilience for dealing with real life & more mundane horror.
Had a very busy but rewarding time @ #ALAAC2025... a marathon of intense sessions that will help build stronger services for our ever changing communities. Apologies as I didn't see many people. @wilmingtonbanjo.bsky.social @sendaulas.bsky.social @petercoyl.bsky.social wish it was more than a wave!
July 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Had a very busy but rewarding time @ #ALAAC2025... a marathon of intense sessions that will help build stronger services for our ever changing communities. Apologies as I didn't see many people. @wilmingtonbanjo.bsky.social @sendaulas.bsky.social @petercoyl.bsky.social wish it was more than a wave!
So I just had to call my #alaac2025 hotel for a copy of my bill, and the person I talked to (after she emailed me the bill) said "Oh! And thank you for all the books! The staff were so pleased to get those!" so if you stayed at the Hampton Inn and left books, I'm passing that along. Well done.
July 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
So I just had to call my #alaac2025 hotel for a copy of my bill, and the person I talked to (after she emailed me the bill) said "Oh! And thank you for all the books! The staff were so pleased to get those!" so if you stayed at the Hampton Inn and left books, I'm passing that along. Well done.
#alaac2025 was restorative. Felt fortunate to have time with colleagues, friends, & mentors, talking about libraries & the research that can support their valuable services to communities. Also poignant to be in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy.
July 4, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#alaac2025 was restorative. Felt fortunate to have time with colleagues, friends, & mentors, talking about libraries & the research that can support their valuable services to communities. Also poignant to be in Philadelphia, the birthplace of American democracy.
Some more Weekend Highlights from the American Library Association Conference!
We are so energized to continue our work alongside libraries to increase access to digital content and enhance community engagement.
#ALAAC2025 #Libraries #IntellectualFreedom #CommunityEngagement
We are so energized to continue our work alongside libraries to increase access to digital content and enhance community engagement.
#ALAAC2025 #Libraries #IntellectualFreedom #CommunityEngagement
July 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Some more Weekend Highlights from the American Library Association Conference!
We are so energized to continue our work alongside libraries to increase access to digital content and enhance community engagement.
#ALAAC2025 #Libraries #IntellectualFreedom #CommunityEngagement
We are so energized to continue our work alongside libraries to increase access to digital content and enhance community engagement.
#ALAAC2025 #Libraries #IntellectualFreedom #CommunityEngagement
#ALAAC2025 wrapped up on Monday! Throughout the conference, a team of conference bloggers wrote about their experiences on the ALSC blog. Whether you made it to the conference or not, be sure to check out the many posts! www.alsc.ala.org/blog/categor...
ALA Annual 2025 Archives
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July 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#ALAAC2025 wrapped up on Monday! Throughout the conference, a team of conference bloggers wrote about their experiences on the ALSC blog. Whether you made it to the conference or not, be sure to check out the many posts! www.alsc.ala.org/blog/categor...
I love y'all. I mean, right now we're literally $132 from 75 grand. All througb #ALAAC2025 people kept jumping on the kickstarter. You're amazing.
July 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I love y'all. I mean, right now we're literally $132 from 75 grand. All througb #ALAAC2025 people kept jumping on the kickstarter. You're amazing.
I got to see all the wonderful books I work on at the Holiday House booth #ALAAC2025
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I got to see all the wonderful books I work on at the Holiday House booth #ALAAC2025
If you didn’t make it to the Joe Hill event this afternoon we have galleys available in booth 606! Come now! #alaac2025
June 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you didn’t make it to the Joe Hill event this afternoon we have galleys available in booth 606! Come now! #alaac2025
Last day of #alaac2025. I’m exhausted and rejuvenated and full of ideas.
I may slide out early but Geena Davis is here and GEENA!!!!
I may slide out early but Geena Davis is here and GEENA!!!!
June 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Last day of #alaac2025. I’m exhausted and rejuvenated and full of ideas.
I may slide out early but Geena Davis is here and GEENA!!!!
I may slide out early but Geena Davis is here and GEENA!!!!
Eating leftover ho fun noodles from Nom Wah; miles better then the hotel breakfast. Couple more sessions today, maybe a couple more signed books before I go. Sad to have to miss Geena Davis at 4 pm but I'd like to get home before midnight 😢 #alaac2025
June 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Eating leftover ho fun noodles from Nom Wah; miles better then the hotel breakfast. Couple more sessions today, maybe a couple more signed books before I go. Sad to have to miss Geena Davis at 4 pm but I'd like to get home before midnight 😢 #alaac2025
Having a great #ALAAC2025 with @alagamert.bsky.social @9thlevelgames.bsky.social @koboldpress.com @hitpointpress.bsky.social @mythworks.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social @ipr.bsky.social @exeunt.press there is one more day on the exhibit hall if you are here in Philly!
June 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Having a great #ALAAC2025 with @alagamert.bsky.social @9thlevelgames.bsky.social @koboldpress.com @hitpointpress.bsky.social @mythworks.bsky.social @restorationgames.bsky.social @ipr.bsky.social @exeunt.press there is one more day on the exhibit hall if you are here in Philly!
This Cave is indeed a mad one 🤷♂️
@madcavestudios.com 📚
#alaac2025 #comics #madcavestudios #madcave #comic
@madcavestudios.com 📚
#alaac2025 #comics #madcavestudios #madcave #comic
June 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This Cave is indeed a mad one 🤷♂️
@madcavestudios.com 📚
#alaac2025 #comics #madcavestudios #madcave #comic
@madcavestudios.com 📚
#alaac2025 #comics #madcavestudios #madcave #comic
Today was full of author signings and free ARCs and walking miles in the exhibits hall. Mailed a box of books home from the on-site PO. It was so fun being surrounded by people passionate about books, diverse stories, information access, freedom of speech and democracy #alaac2025 #alaac25
June 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Today was full of author signings and free ARCs and walking miles in the exhibits hall. Mailed a box of books home from the on-site PO. It was so fun being surrounded by people passionate about books, diverse stories, information access, freedom of speech and democracy #alaac2025 #alaac25
Big thank you to all the #ALAAC2025 folks who attended Disability Is Not A Bad Word! You can find all our session resources here: tinyurl.com/DISResource-.... Feel free to reach out to @brealikecheese.bsky.social and me to chat more ✨
ALA 2025: Disability Is Not A Bad Word - Google Drive
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June 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Big thank you to all the #ALAAC2025 folks who attended Disability Is Not A Bad Word! You can find all our session resources here: tinyurl.com/DISResource-.... Feel free to reach out to @brealikecheese.bsky.social and me to chat more ✨