Plan to join us for the Charlemae Hill Rollins President’s Program at ALA Annual in June! Picture Books for All: Celebrating the Joy of Visual Literacy!

Lisa Mulvenna, of ALSC's Managing Children's Services Committee, writes about the importance of evaluation in helping library staff discover “why” something is important and in providing a valuable moment of pause instead of continuously adding more.

Dive Deep into Discovery! 🔍 Celebrate 25 Years of the Sibert Medal with new, nonfiction gear from ALSC - 25% off in the ALA store 2/10-13! (We're partial to the Eco-Friendly Cotton Tote to help cart around all those amazing Sibert-winning titles!) Shop Now: https://www.librarygiftshop.org/sibert

February 17 marks the Lunar New Year! Check out these fun crafts for celebrating. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/diversity-in-craft-ernoon/

ICYMI last month, Blog Manager Mary Voors shared blog highlights for 2025 -- top-viewed posts by month, activities, distinctions, and more!

Looking for a process art program where anything goes?! In the Let's Create! program, the "only real rule is to have fun making something that feels like you!" Read on... https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/lets-create-the-power-of-process-art/

Harsh winter days often means lots of time cooped up inside. This is a rough season for those who already struggle with regulating. Here are strategies to help them feel more grounded. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/winter-mindfulness-for-kids/

Rob Bittner, ALSC's immediate past president, provides brief summary of last October's reunification Town Hall. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/revisiting-the-reunification-town-hall/

Do you have some "Stranger Things" fans at your library? Here are some great books to recommend. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/stranger-things-reads/

Congratulate yourself -- you've almost made it through January! But, it's STILL winter, and these self-care tips might be just what you need.

New year. Same old censorship issues! ALSC's Intellectual Freedom committee share tips on using picture books to discuss challenged or banned books with young children.

Want to get more involved with ALSC in 2026? There are lots of different ways to connect. Check out a few here. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2026/01/theres-snow-place-like-alsc/

ALSC blogger Jaime Eastman has compiled a year's worth of library-adapted resolutions, which she'll share in her monthly posts with actionable strategies adaptable to your library. Here's a preview!

Sing, dance, play! Yeah, it ALL can be part of early literacy!

Two of the best things in life - libraries and animals! Discover a partnership that brings them together in purr-fect ways.

Don't miss this valuable post from Lee Cooney, a member of the Library Service to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers committee. It provides a wealth of free resources and tips for supporting library work with Deaf and hard of hearing patrons.

Where will your reading adventures take you in 2026? Here are some "reading resolution" ideas and upcoming children's book releases.

Storytimes for babies are great for parents, too! Here's why.

Looking to help your patrons strengthen and stretch their critical thinking skills? Consider an Escape Room program.

This is the perfect time of year to reflect AND recharge. Here are some ideas for both. https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025/12/wintering/

Looking for some super-fun passive programming ideas?!

Enjoy these literary remedies to help get you and your young patrons through January and February!

Blogger Annaliese Melvin shares their experience of participating in Sesame Workshop's "Raising Kids in the Digital World" workshop!

Get inspired! Take a few minutes to read about a library's community partnership with a nonprofit supporting refugees.

ALSC/YALSA Reunification Update: The Importance of Meaningful Rebranding

How do you gameify readers' advisory? Virtual escape rooms! https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2025/12/readers-advisory-escape-room/

Blogger Kelley Taksier shares on the gift of blendable sound!

Don't Trust Fish! Blogger Aryssa Damron has found the perfect read-aloud book for multiple grade levels.

logger Ariel Barreras is preparing to implement her library's Pokémon Club early next year, and she's sharing lots of details about the Pokémon Kit and program prep and set-up!

Grant Opportunity! Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight AANHPI and AIAN stories through programs, services, and collection materials. Learn more about this *fantastic* opportunity on their website: https://bit.ly/3LbucsD

There are many resources available on how to create an inclusive environment in storytime, focusing on child attendees. But what about the grown-ups? Learn more...

Looking for ideas and resources on the best way to critically evaluate titles that portray people with disabilities in an appropriate manner? Check out this post...

Grab some cotton balls and try out these winter STEAM & craft ideas!

A program for young explorers - celebrating winter traditions around the world!

Homeschoolers are power library users! Learn ways your library can support them even more.

Jaime Eastman knows how much fun “don’t” can be as an addition to storytime! Learn more!

Applications are still open for the 2026 ALSC/Candlewick "Light the Way" Grant! Don't miss this $3,000 opportunity. Deadline to apply - December 21

In Sept, Jonda McNair presented on the "Little People of the Month" in THE BROWNIES' BOOK at the 16th Int'l Conference on the Image in Paris. Learn more about her presentation and trip highlights.

Check out these middle grade tech titles!

ALSC's Early & Family Literacy Committee compiles valuable research to support the needs of library practitioners

ICYMI: Makerspace and other homemade gifts!

NEW RESOURCE: ALA & the FINRA Foundation, just released "Thinking Money for Kids: Cents-ational Reads to Teach Young People About Money." (Huge S/O to the ALSC Quicklists Committee who selected the booklist! 📚) Access the FREE resource guide & booklist for libraries: https://bit.ly/4osKomP

A middle school librarian, student ambassadors, and a local bookstore host an inspiring book festival for youth!

What do you get when you cross a Student Success Center and Sensory Path? Positive results! Read all about it.

How Giving Tuesday inspired an uplifting kindness campaign

ONE DAY ONLY! Save BIG on the Library Gift Shop's Cyber Monday sale. 30% off on orders of $70+. An ALSC mug for sipping hot chocolate? A new Día sticker for your laptop? So many opportunities to show your library love this holiday season ❤️ 📚 🎁

Learn about the Junior Librarian Experience!

Emma Kell of ALSC's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee shares ideas on how best to serve the Deaf kids in our library and school communities

Learn how one library is working to reverse low reading scores.

This weekend, kick off your holiday shopping with a gift for your loved ones - or yourself! NEW DESIGN ALERT! Show your love for Día with apparel, stickers, and totes - because each story matters & every child counts! (Available in English & Spanish)