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Finding a New Groove with Community Collaboration
In August of 2020, I started my seventeenth year in education and my fourteenth year in a school library at Liberty High School in Lake St. Louis, MO. As I began to plan for the year, I felt the...
View ArticleTeen Civic Engagement Committee Call for Volunteers – APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 23
In 2019, the 22×20 Taskforce was established as YALSA’s in-kind contribution to the work of the 22×20 campaign. This TF remained active for two years and went through many changes as they faced...
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YALSA President’s Report – September 2021
The Rolling Stones performed a live concert in my town last month (September). The night before they played, Mick Jagger was captured in a photo standing outside a local (and quirky!) establishment...
View ArticleHow are you celebrating TeenTober?
TeenTober is in full swing! How is your library celebrating? TeenTober is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services...
View ArticleIMLS National Leadership Grant – Artificial Intelligence (AI)
You may be aware that YALSA is partnering with Michigan State University and Indiana University for an AI literacy program for youth in underserved communities. The libraries involved in the project...
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YALSA President’s Report – December 2021
Greetings all! What a year it’s been! We’re a few days into the new year as I wrap up last month. Even in unsettling times, I hope you were able to experience some moments of ease and will continue to...
View ArticleOn Wearing Many Hats
Hats. I wear many of them. Literal hats because in New York it gets cold. But other hats too—teen librarian, school librarian, media literacy skills teacher, colleague, friend, relative, potential...
View ArticleGet Ready for Summer!
This is a guest blog post from the 2021-2022 AASL/ALSC/YALSA School & Public Library Cooperation Committee. It’s that magical time of year. Flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and Summer...
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YALSA President’s Report – May
It’s been a tough month for many reasons. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and able to find some time to rest and recharge if that is what is calling for you. Here are some of the highlights from...
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YALSA President’s Report – June
YALSA Mixer 2022 Annual YALSA members-you showed up! Attending conference during a pandemic and for me-as President-you definitely feel all the things! It is the members though that showed up for the...
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