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“Our Authors, Our Advocates,” ALA Past President Roberta Stevens’ library advocacy initiative, features well-known and passionate authors speaking out about the value of and importance of libraries.
 
Celebrated author and illustrator, Jerry Pinkney, participated in the project by taping this video public service announcement.

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Your kids probably have school holiday on Monday, for what most of us know as Presidents Day, but did you know that the holiday is still on the federal calendar as George Washington’s Birthday?

Today many states choose to take this holiday to celebrate the contributions of all 43 men who have held the office.

But wait - 43 men? Don’t you mean 44? Read through our list of interesting facts and you and your kids will learn why.

Presidential Facts:

The top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, Printz and Morris awards – were announced early Monday morning at ALA's annual Youth Media Awards ceremony.

Many of the winners are posting their reaction to receiving the prestigious honor on the YMA YouTube Channel. 

Adults as well as children will recognize such Judy Blume titles as: Are You There God?

“Our Authors, Our Advocates,” ALA Past President Roberta Stevens’ library advocacy initiative, features  well-known and passionate authors speaking out about the value of and importance of libraries.

Pam Muñoz Ryan participated in the project by taping this video public service announcement in support of school libraries.

The 2011 Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award Ceremony was held December 8 at The TimesCenter in New York City with more than 300 guests in attendance.

The award program, administered by the American Library Association's Campaign for America's Libraries, honored ten librarians who were recognized for service to their communities, schools and campuses. More than 1,700 library patrons nominated a librarian.

Janet L. Robinson, chief executive of The New York Times Company, served as emcee of the event.

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of nine best-selling works of fiction, including his first novel Presumed Innocent (1987) and its sequel, Innocent (May 4, 2010).

Carmen Agra Deedy is a New York Times best-selling author and has been writing and traveling around the world telling stories for more than twenty years.

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It's Teen Read Week, an annual celebration of the great teen books that are available in libraries and a time to celebrate reading just for the fun of it.

“Our Authors, Our Advocates,” ALA Past President Roberta Stevens’ library advocacy initiative, features well-known and passionate authors speaking out about the value of and importance of libraries.
 
Sara Paretsky, a longtime advocate for libraries, participated in the project by taping this video public service announcement.