The American Library Association announced the Youth Media Awards at the LibLearnX event in New Orleans.
 
Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.
 
See a list of all the winners and honor books, and download a PDF press release here: www.ala.unikron.com

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Working through the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative? Curious how other librarians are approaching this process? Join us for our open office hours to discuss anything about collection analysis. No question is too small—mark your calendars and come say hello!   Our next session is Tuesday, February 7 starting at 11:00 a.m. ET.  
 
Upcoming Office Hours: 
February 7, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ET)  
 
February 21, 2023 
11a.m. – 12 p.m.  (ET) 
 
March 14, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ET) 
 
March 21, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  (ET) 
 
April 4, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (ET) 
 
April 18, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  (ET) 
 
May 2, 2023 
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  (ET) 
 
Drop in anytime during these 60-minute sessions to ask questions, share feedback, and connect with peers using the tool. TeachingBooks Project Coordinator Jake Stone, State Library Consultant Erin Kelsey, and Associate State Librarian for Library Development Evan Struble will be available during office hours. 
 
To attend office hours, please visit TeachingBooks.net/OhioZoom during the times listed above.  Registration is not required. 
 
As a reminder, you may reach out to Jake (jake@TeachingBooks.net) at any time with questions about the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative. Support will always be available to you. 
 
Further information about the Ohio Collection Analysis Initiative and recordings of past webinars can be found on the State Library website.