Who inspires you? Have you ever thought, “I want to be THAT librarian when I grow up”? Do you know an ALSC member who should be recognized for their work? If you can answer these questions, perhaps you should consider nominating someone for the ALSC Distinguished Service Award.
The nominee should be an individual who has made significant contributions to, and an impact on, library services to children and to the Association for Library Service to Children. They must be a personal member of ALSC. The nominee may be a practicing or retired librarian in a public or school library, a library or information science educator, a member of the library press, or an editor or other employee of a publishing house. Nominations are open until December 1, 2016, so you have some time to think about this.
Who has won in the past? The award was established in 1991. Here is a list of the past winners, and the 2016 winner is Pat Scales. Who will you nominate for the 2017 award? Our virtual committee awaits your suggestions.
Once you are ready to nominate, just fill in this form. The hard part will be choosing who to nominate. There’s someone you admire, someone you look up to, someone who has done amazing work for ALSC and has made an impact on library services to children. We count on you, ALSC members, to let us know who you think this person is.
The post Distinguished Service Award – Nominate! appeared first on ALSC Blog.
Last week I was gearing up for action after my summer break and it already it's all go!
Firstly, I'm so pleased and proud to announce that Burly & Grum and The Secret City has been nominated for a People's Book Prize Award (children's section).
It's up against many other childrens' books, all of them written by very talented authors and I am honoured to be alongside them. Please spare a moment vote for The Secret City if you or your child enjoyed reading it - there's room for you to leave a comment as well if you like. The People's Book Prize was founded by Tatiana Wilson who wanted to give new authors an equal opportunity in the marketplace, based purely on their talent and ability. Writers' works are voted by the public and that not only helps to raise the profile of the author but also highlights the importance of libraries and bookshops and encourages new work. Thank you Tatiana! My second piece of good news is that I have been asked by Paws n Claws Publishing to be a judge for their children's writing competition which will start on 16 September - so watch this space for more details on how to enter! Paws n Claws work very closely with the Born Free Foundation, the charity Burly & Grum also supports and I am delighted to have been invited to work with them!
Suggest a Title for YALSA’s Awards and Booklists! YALSA’s booklists and awards are taking your suggestions for next year’s awards and lists! Almost anyone (authors and publishers cannot nominate their own titles) can suggest a title for the 2013 lists. Be sure to bookmark the new URLs, as our forms have moved to the YALSA website. Don’t be shy and suggest a book today.
Suggestion Forms Alex Awards Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults Best Fiction for Young Adults Edwards Award Fabulous Films for Young Adults Great Graphic Novels for Teens Morris Award Nonfiction Award Odyssey Award Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Printz Award Readers’ Choice Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Filed under:
awards Tagged:
awards,
nominate,
yalsa 
This is an odds and ends day! Lots of illness in my family, so I’m just trying to hang in there and get my 750 words written today.
Independent Bookstores Get Branded eBook Reader
IndieBound Mobile APP (only for Android right now, but soon for iOS) was released this week. It is a branded ebook reader, The IndieBound Reader™, that allows you to order shop local bookstores’ websites and purchase books. Read more here.
Children’s Book Character Costumes
Oliver is available to visit your school.
Having a Christmas party? Invite a
children’s book character. Of course, we think you should invite
Oliver K. Woodman, who is famous for crossing the country by himself (Yes, this is my picture book!). Well, you might want to
invite the Grinch, so he can give you some writing tips.
Nominations for Top Writing Blogs
Write To Done is having its “Nominate Your Favorite Writing Blog: 6th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writers Contest”. Would you nominate Fiction Notes for this contest? Or, nominate your favorite blog?
Here’s how:
- Leave a comment with Darcy Pattison’s Fiction Notes at http://www.darcypattison.com. (Cut and paste, if it helps.)
- You must include a comment on why Fiction Notes deserves to be in the Top 10 Blogs for Writers, or the nomination doesn’t count.
DEADLINE: December 10, 2011.
Yes, I need you to nominate this blog, because to be considered, a a blog must be nominated more than once and the more the merrier. Hey–thanks. I appreciate each and every one of you.
 | |
NEW EBOOK
Available on
|
For more info, see
writeapicturebook.com
Thank you! Can I nominate my latest novel?
Whatever is praiseworthy, think of such things.
http://www.DramaHigh.com
On Aug 14, 2012,
Sorry, authors and publishers cannot nominate their own titles.
What is the url site for nominating books?