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...

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-...

#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.

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, 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

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,…

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

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,

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!

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!

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.

Person smiling at Lyrasis Conference booth.

Library themed bar and restaurant full of people from above.

Presentation on The Palace Project Updates in conference room.

Read Freely Speak Loudly buttons.

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

ALA Annual 2025 Archives

#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...

My zines haul from #alaac2025

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

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!!!!

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!

This Cave is indeed a mad one 🤷‍♂️

@madcavestudios.com 📚

#alaac2025 #comics #madcavestudios #madcave #comic

@neilpbardhan.bsky.social has THE BEST MAP in case you need a dynamite breakfast sandwich tomorrow morning in Philly, #ALAAC2025

cc @noethematt.bsky.social @edrabinski.bsky.social @violetbfox.bsky.social @sendaulas.bsky.social @chandab.bsky.social @melissawong.bsky.social

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

ALA 2025: Disability Is Not A Bad Word - Google Drive

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 ✨

Score! #alaac2025 @maryroach.bsky.social

Plus famous Philly author Laura Parnum is here #ALAAC2025 because books, authors, zines, libraries, librarians, readers, and the whole GLAM industry is theee best!

I just got a signed book and a hug from Rex Ogle! An amazing writer and person #booksky #alaac2025

Zine pavilion. At #ALAAC2025: free zines, zine marketplace, raffle for library collections, and of course DIY. Join us to make a page for conference posterity, and remember, there’s no wrong way to make a zine.

Did I just spot celebrity librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social on my way to #ALAAC2025! Yes I did. But let’s be real: All librarians are celebrities, by which I really mean heroes.