ALA News for Friday, February 1, 2019 American Library Association announces 2019 youth media award winners <http://bit.ly/2WDbkVx>The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Seattle, Washington. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WDbkVx> Meg Medina, Sophie Blackall win Newbery, Caldecott Medals<http://bit.ly/2WB7FHJ> Meg Medina, author of “Merci Suárez Changes Gears,” and Sophie Blackall, illustrator of “Hello Lighthouse,” are the 2019 winners of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WB7FHJ> 'The Great Believers,' 'Heavy: An American Memoir,' receive 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction<http://bit.ly/2WBRR7i> The American Library Association (ALA) selected "The Great Believers," by Rebecca Makkai, published by Viking, as the winner of the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and "Heavy: An American Memoir," by Kiese Laymon, published by Scribner, as the winner of the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. The selections were announced this evening at the Reference and User Services Association's Book and Media Awards (BMAs) sponsored by NoveList, during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WBRR7i> 2019 Barbara Gittings Literature Award and Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award of the Stonewall Book Awards Announced<http://bit.ly/2WBkXnu> Two of the 2019 Stonewall Book Awards were announced Sunday, Jan. 27, by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits, held Jan. 25-29 in Seattle, Washington. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WBkXnu> 2019 Over the Rainbow List released, over 100 fiction and non-fiction titles <http://bit.ly/2WzBw30>The Over the Rainbow Booklist Committee of the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) considered 469 books this year, 284 fiction and 185 nonfiction titles. After careful reading, wide-ranging discussion, and due deliberation, the final Booklist consists of 50 fiction titles in five categories (Short Stories, Poetry, Literacy and General Interest [combined], Graphic, and Genre [all genres]) and 54 nonfiction titles in four categories (Academic, Memoirs/Biographies, History, and General Interest). Read more<http://bit.ly/2WzBw30> 2019 Rainbow Book List bibliography announced<http://bit.ly/2WDmsRU> The 2019 Rainbow Book List, a project of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA), was announced at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits held Jan. 25-29 in Seattle. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WDmsRU> ALA Executive Board releases statement regarding incident at Council Forum <http://bit.ly/2WA9WCV>The ALA Executive Board has released a statement regarding a recent incident during Council Forum at the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WA9WCV> ALA, Grow with Google kick off economic opportunity initiative in public libraries nationwide<http://bit.ly/2Wx1KDz> The American Library Association (ALA) and Google launched a national tour of libraries as part of the Grow with Google initiative. The Grow with Google tour will consist of free, one-day events hosted at local libraries in cities and towns across the country, where Grow with Google experts will deliver in-person workshops for job seekers, small businesses, and library staff. Read more<http://bit.ly/2Wx1KDz> ALA Council approves new Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation Through Adversity<http://bit.ly/2WzBZ5g> The American Library Association (ALA) Council, at a Sunday session during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, approved the new Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation Through Adversity. The award, which ALA intends to present at its Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., recognizes the staff of U.S. libraries who overcome adversity to create lasting innovative community service programs that inspire and connect with readers. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WzBZ5g> Philanthropist, author Melinda Gates to serve as 2019 National Library Week honorary chair<http://bit.ly/2WICPgm> Melinda Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has dedicated her life to achieving transformational improvements in the health and prosperity of families, communities and societies. Now she will lend her support to advocate for our nation’s libraries as honorary chair of National Library Week, April 7 – 13, 2019. Over the last 20 years, Gates has invested more than $1 billion through her foundation’s Global Libraries initiative to enhance the power of libraries to improve lives. “We couldn’t imagine a more ideal person to serve as National Library Week honorary chair,” stated American Library Association President (ALA) Loida Garcia-Febo. “Melinda Gates has been a partner and catalyst for focusing global attention on the essential roles of libraries in providing equitable access to information and learning in the digital age for more than two decades. Her efforts to lift up underserved communities and empower individuals to make a difference in the world mirror the spirit of librarians and library workers, who work to help patrons reach the peak of their potentials.” Read more<http://bit.ly/2WICPgm> ALA announces 2019 Policy Corps members<http://bit.ly/2sZdJvN> The American Library Association (ALA) announced today the names of 10 library and information professionals selected to participate in the 2019 ALA Policy Corps, which aims to develop a cadre of experts with deep and sustained knowledge of national public policies in areas key to ALA’s strategic goals. Read more<http://bit.ly/2sZdJvN> ALA, Dollar General Literacy Foundation announce 16 public libraries receiving adult literacy grants<http://bit.ly/2WAjHRt> The American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation have announced 16 U.S. public libraries to receive 2019 American Dream Literacy Initiative grants, $10,000 awards to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. “Public libraries are an invaluable resource to Americans who need help improving their English language skills, getting their GEDs or developing the skills they need to be competitive in the workplace,” said ALA President Loida Garcia-Febo. “ALA has partnered with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation over the past decade to enable libraries across the country, from big cities to small towns, to offer more of these important services to their communities.” Read more<http://bit.ly/2WAjHRt> AASL Celebrates 2019 School Library Month with Spokesperson Dav Pilkey <http://bit.ly/2WAe3Pq>Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Captain Underpants and Dog Man series, will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2019 celebration of School Library Month (SLM). Observed in April and sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), School Library Month celebrates school libraries as open, equitable, and personalized learning environments necessary for every student’s well-rounded education. Read more<http://bit.ly/2WAe3Pq> 2019 YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS Claire Hartfield, Ekua Holmes win 2019 Coretta Scott King Book Awards<http://bit.ly/2WzgEJo> M.T. Anderson wins 2019 Edwards Award for ‘Feed,’ ‘The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party,’ ‘The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves’<http://bit.ly/2WBU7vi> Macmillan Audio wins 2019 Odyssey Award for ‘Sadie’<http://bit.ly/2WITuAq> ‘Darius the Great Is Not Okay’ wins 2019 William C. Morris Award<http://bit.ly/2WDnVro> YMA highlights 2019 Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature youth category winners<http://bit.ly/2WBmBFG> Neil Gaiman to deliver 2020 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture<http://bit.ly/2WBWPAZ> 2019 Sydney Taylor Book Award winners announced<http://bit.ly/2WDk8dJ> American Indian Youth Literature Awards highlighted during ALA Youth Media Awards<http://bit.ly/2WDeo3Z> 2019 Batchelder Award honors Thames & Hudson for ‘The Fox on the Swing’<http://bit.ly/2Wx2uIR> 2019 Schneider Family Book Awards recipients named<http://bit.ly/2WxbRYS> ‘The Unwanted: Stories of the Syrian Refugees’ wins 2019 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award<http://bit.ly/2WAQ3vp> ‘Julián is a Mermaid’ and ‘Hurricane Child’ win 2019 Stonewall Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award<http://bit.ly/2WAVz19> Dr. Pauletta B. Bracy 2019 recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement<http://bit.ly/2WzgdyK> YALSA announces 2019 Alex Awards<http://bit.ly/2WAQlT1> Joyce Sidman wins 2019 Sibert Medal<http://bit.ly/2WzglhI> Yuyi Morales, Elizabeth Acevedo win Pura Belpré Awards<http://bit.ly/2WAe069> Corey R. Tabor wins Geisel Award for ‘Fox the Tiger’<http://bit.ly/2WDpkOG> PBS Kids wins inaugural Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for Play and Learn Science<http://bit.ly/2Wx3Jrv> The Poet X Wins 2019 Printz Award<http://bit.ly/2WD2VRY> Walter Dean Myers wins 2019 Children’s Literature Legacy Award<http://bit.ly/2WAh8iw> ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Newbery Award Winning Author Matt De La Peña to Headline AASL President’s Program<http://bit.ly/2WzETXI> AASL NATIONAL CONFERENCE Registration opens for AASL National Conference<http://bit.ly/2WAYve4> Share your best practice at AASL National Conference<http://bit.ly/2WzD5hv> AWARDS AND GRANTS 2019 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award winners announced<http://bit.ly/2WwRElY> Applications open for Oakley Memorial Copyright Scholarship<http://bit.ly/2RxzVXG> Salvadore is 2019 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Recipient<http://bit.ly/2RzN17b> Kaetrena Davis Kendrick named 2019 ACRL Academic/ Research Librarian of the Year<http://bit.ly/2Wv3Off> ALA PUBLISHING Hakala-Ausperk’s Leadership Planners series continues with ‘Win ‘Em Over’<http://bit.ly/2WIsRvs> NOTABLE BOOKS, WEBSITES AND VIDEOS LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists<http://bit.ly/2WATlij> ALA Film and Media Round Table announces 2019 Notable Videos for Adults list<http://bit.ly/2RwIEcW> 2018 Notable Books List: Year’s best in fiction, nonfiction and poetry announced<http://bit.ly/2RtERgx> CODES List announces inaugural selection of essential cookbooks for public libraries<http://bit.ly/2RviXcM> 2019 Reading List Winners Announced<http://bit.ly/2RuyvNL> 2019 Listen List: Outstanding Audiobook Narration for Adult Listeners revealed<http://bit.ly/2RzfQAm> RUSA announces Sophie Brody selection<http://bit.ly/2RzPhv0> RUSA awards Dartmouth Medal <http://bit.ly/2Ry9BwW>CODES names Outstanding Reference Sources<http://bit.ly/2WAR5rl> Business reference experts select annual list of Best of the Best Business Reference Websites<http://bit.ly/2WAL7Xp> Annual list of Best Historical Materials selected by history experts<http://bit.ly/2WAcEII> 2019 Amelia Bloomer List presents top ten feminist books for young readers<http://bit.ly/2WDmGIP> ECOURSES AND WORKSHOPS The First Amendment and Library Services<http://bit.ly/2WCSqy3> Creating and Expanding Innovative Spaces in Your Library<http://bit.ly/2WAOSfF> Increase Your Circulation with Visual Merchandising: Bookstore Display Principles<http://bit.ly/2WtbSgm> Writing for Your Library Website: Tips for Improving Your Content<http://bit.ly/2WAzAaI>