Read #HBMag reviews of #Caldecott winner FIREWORKS illustrated by Cátia Chien (written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social ) + 4 honor books by @jashar.bsky.social, Drew Beckmeyer, Angie Kang, + Zeke Peña: www.hbook.com/story/review... #ALAYMA25 #ALAYMA @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Read #HBMag review of #Newbery winner ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renée Watson + 4 honor books by María Dolores Águila, Karina Yan Glaser, Aubrey Hartman, and Daniel Nayeri: www.hbook.com/story/review... #ALAYMA25 #ALAYMA @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
From July/August #HBMag Special Issue #ALA Awards, our annual Mind the Gap Awards! Our favorite books that DIDN'T win at #alayma25 (*sob*) www.hbook.com/story/2025-m... + our reviews www.hbook.com/story/review... #alaac25
From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Illustrator winner C. G. Esperanza by @armyvet5.bsky.social: "C. G. brings Black culture to life, letting his characters show up + show out on every page" www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25
From Jul/Aug #HBMag Special Issue: #ALA Awards: Profile of 2025 #CSK Author winner Jason Reynolds by @stewartdantec.bsky.social: "Jason takes the lives of young people seriously." www.hbook.com/story/profil... @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social #alaac25 #alayma25
I'm so happy to see Chrystal remembered in that way. The CSK awards were so important to her. #alayma25
Carolyn L. Garnes wins the Coretta Scott King -- Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement.
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In advance of tomorrow’s #alayma announcement, it’s time to nominate books for the #mewbery award!
What was your favorite book of the year with a kitty in it?
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We're excited to go to ALA #LibLearnX25 for the Youth Media Awards! Can't go? We're bringing our booth to you! Check out the FREE virtual booth for advance copies of new books, author videos, school & library resources, and more! #ALAYMA25
