I’m quite happy to say that I didn’t post all the wonderfully talented, passionate and gifted people of color who won awards on Monday. In addition to those previously listed, I have to congratulate the following winners. Lavonda Kay Broadnax digital project coordinator at the Library of Congress, is the 2013 recipient of RUSA’s Zora… Read More Winners! Winners! Winners!
Rainy days and Mondays get us down, and rainy Mondays?? Nothing to it, but to do it! Especially with the rainy Monday is Midwinter Monday and the Youth Media Awards are announced. I have to begin with an earlier award that was announced at ALA Midwinter. The following middle grade and young adult books are… Read More Its *THAT* Monday in January
This annual award, founded in 2008, is given to any ALA member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature. To further the professional development of the winner so that he or she can continue to build multicultural collections and serve diverse populations, the winner receives funds to attend the ALA Annual Conference, tickets… Read More The Zora Neale Hurston Award
The 2012 South Asia Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award Ceremony Saturday, October 13, 2012 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Wisconsin Studio (3rd floor) Overture Center, 201 State Street, Madison, WI Please join the SABA Award committee and the South Asia National Outreach Consortium as they honor the 2012 Awards-winning authors Jenny… Read More South Asia Book Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 Zora Neale Hurston Award offered by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA). This annual award, founded in 2008, is given to any ALA member who has demonstrated leadership in promoting African American literature. To further the professional development of the winner so that he or she can… Read More Nominations sought for the Zora Neale Hurston Award
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