Midwinter Meeting
adopts resolution urging Congress to extend whistle-blower protections
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CHICAGO — The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () has adopted a resolution urging Congress to extend legal protections for whistle-blowers to employees of all national security and intelligence agencies, as well as non-federal employees working for...
calls for passage, signing of the USA Freedom Act
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CHICAGO — At the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±apps’s recent Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Philadelphia, the Council passed a resolution calling upon Congress to pass — and the president to sign — legislation supporting the reforms embodied in the USA...
Patricia Glass Schuman named lifelong member of United for Libraries board
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PHILADELPHIA — At the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () Midwinter Meeting, the board of United for Libraries voted unanimously to present past President Patricia Glass Schuman with life membership on its board in honor of her many accomplishments and...
BC announces winners of 2014 Literary Awards
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PHILADELPHIA — The Black Caucus of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app, Inc. (BC) announced the winners of the 2014 BC Literary Awards during the Midwinter Meeting of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app in Philadelphia. The awards recognize excellence in...
Council approves new Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity
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CHICAGO — The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app () Council, at a Tuesday session during the Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, approved the new Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity. The award, which intends to present at its...
Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré
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FILADELFIA — Yuyi Morales, ilustradora de “Niño Wrestles the World” y Meg Medina, autora de “Yaqui Delgado Wantsto Kick Your Ass,” fueron seleccionadas como las ganadoras del Premio por Ilustración Pura Belpré 2014, y el Premio al Autor Pura Belpré 2014...
2014 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits — Thousands of attendees engaged in conversation
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PHILADELPHIA — Productive conversations, sessions, problem-solving and networking throughout the Pennsylvania Convention Center and other venues at more than 1,800 meetings and events gave the 12,189 librarians, library workers and library supporters...
2014 Amelia Bloomer List highlights feminist books for young readers
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PHILADELPHIA — The Amelia Bloomer Project, a product of the Social Responsibilities Round Table’s (SRRT) Feminist Taskforce, announced the 2014 Amelia Bloomer List at ’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia, held Jan. 24-28, 2014. The bibliography...
2014 Over the Rainbow list recognizes quality GLBT fiction and non-fiction titles
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PHILADELPHIA — The 2014 Over the Rainbow Project book list, sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app (), was announced at ’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. The bibliography...
2014 Stonewall Book Awards announced
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PHILADELPHIA — The 2014 Stonewall Book Awards were announced yesterday and today by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app (), during the Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia. The Stonewall...
Sloin, Duron and McConnell win Stonewall Book Awards for Adult Literature, Non-Fiction
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PHILADELPHIA—Hilary Sloin, author of “Art on Fire,” Lori Duron, author of “Raising my Rainbow,” and David McConnell, author of “American Honor Killings” are the 2014 winners of the Stonewall Book Awards, the oldest award honoring books of exceptional...
'The Nazi Hunters' wins 2014 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults
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PHILADELPHIA — “The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World’s Most Notorious Nazi” written by Philadelphia author, Neal Bascomb, published by Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., has been named the 2014 winner...
Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
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PHILADELPHIA — Kate DiCamillo, author of “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” and Brian Floca, illustrator of “Locomotive,” are the 2014 winners of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s...
Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for 'The Watermelon Seed'
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PHILADELPHIA — Author and illustrator Greg Pizzoli is the 2014 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “The Watermelon Seed” published by Disney Hyperion Books – An Imprint of Disney Book Group. The award was announced today by the Association for...
Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for 'Bink&Gollie: Two for One'
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PHILADELPHIA — Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard of Weston Woods Studios, Inc., producers of “Bink&Gollie: Two for One” are the 2014 recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for excellence in children’s video. The award was announced today by the...
Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal
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PHILADELPHIA — Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore and illustrator Susan L. Roth of “Parrots over Puerto Rico,” were named the winners of the 2014 Robert F. Sibert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children published in 2013. The award...
2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For 'Mister Orange'
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PHILADELPHIA — Enchanted Lion Books is the winner of the 2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for “Mister Orange.” The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app ()...
Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture
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PHILADELPHIA — Brian Selznick, author and illustrator, will deliver the 2015 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. The announcement was made today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app ()...
Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for 'Scowler'
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PHILADELPHIA — Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group, producer of the audiobook, “Scowler” has won the 2014 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production. The award announcement was made today during the American...
Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards
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PHILADELPHIA — Yuyi Morales, illustrator of “Niño Wrestles the World,” and Meg Medina , author of “Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,” are the 2014 winners of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award and Author Award, honoring Latino authors and illustrators...