Author Archive: Heather Cho

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 4

By Heather Cho | January 25, 2021

It was a big day for children’s and young adult books and media. https://twitter.com/trmaureen/status/1353712138540503042 Watching the #alayma through a computer this year. First time in many years that I won’t be in the room. Library friends – we may be apart but if we cheer loud enough people will hear us. #alamw2021 — Julie Dietzel-Glair … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 4 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 3

By Heather Cho | January 24, 2021

Morning all. Used the aeropress for some fresh ☕ and ready to kick off Day 3. See ya'll soon! #ALAMW21 — Josh (he/him) #blacklivesmatter (@WannabeTecLib) January 24, 2021 @TxASL @TXLA A quick breakfast before I start today’s sessions #ALAMW21 #thesaltydonut #bishopartsdistrict @HARLLEEDISD pic.twitter.com/Ta3ZJBGAMT — Dallas Association of School Librarians (@DASLORG) January 24, 2021 … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 3 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 2

By Heather Cho | January 23, 2021

There were moving words about libraries and librarians. Ziggy Marley gave a great description of what a library is “Libraries are a place of refuge“ #librariesarearefuge #ALAMW21 @jmatz_matz — Joyce Soto (@JoyceSlibrarian) January 23, 2021 Ethan Hawke to libraries and librarians:"The future needs you.."Great session and looking forward to reading his book!#ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/bGYtjXx8cO … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 2 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 1

By Heather Cho | January 22, 2021

But there are benefits to a virtual conference. My co-worker and set up this morning for #ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/nwAue4nZG6 — Amie w/ an ‘i.e.’ at #ALAMW21 (@librarylandia) January 22, 2021 Coziest first ALA Midwinter Conference. In my bed with tea, hiding from my kids. #ALAMW21 pic.twitter.com/dgTJhHhs1A — Chelsea Hilton (@chelseahilton) January 22, 2021 It still has … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 1 →

Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 0

By Heather Cho | January 22, 2021

https://twitter.com/corindawn/status/1352145640399253504 Oh my stars! #alamw21 has both @FLOTUS and @TheAmandaGorman! What a conference this will be! https://t.co/ZqhDEckbim — Arika is ready for the YMA’s! (@arikadickens) January 21, 2021 Looking forward to hearing multitalented, #EthanHawke, speak on his new book, A Bright Ray of DarknessEthan Hawke: Featured Speaker https://t.co/p2aRQC0oAb #alamw21 — Alene Sen (@Alene_Sen) … Continue reading Midwinter 2021 Top Tweets—Day 0 →

Top 10 Tweets—Tuesday Edition

By Heather Cho | June 26, 2018

You wore your nice socks. dressed up fancy in my @OutofPrintTees banned books #socks for the last day of #alaac18 pic.twitter.com/QABM6rzfZu — Louisa Lebwohl (@llebwohl) June 26, 2018 You made it to the Closing General Session. https://twitter.com/kjanek/status/1011629531881525248 And you’re happy you did. Almost in tears listening to @violadavis tell us how libraries provide access to … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Tuesday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Monday Edition

By Heather Cho | June 25, 2018

You on a Monday. https://twitter.com/teach_research/status/1011262636711972865 You asking an important question. With 36 hours of conferencing left, I just shipped 30 lbs. of books to myself. How did this happen? 🤦🏾‍♀️ #ALAac18 #ocpsreads #SummerReading — Ms. Garner (@GarnerDP) June 25, 2018 You making a big realization. First day of #alaac18 not working on, practicing … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Monday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Sunday Edition

By Heather Cho | June 24, 2018

You can squeeze a lot into a morning when you start at 4 a.m. Good coffee, great colleagues, and ALA Council make for a memorable #alaac18! pic.twitter.com/906c3lBkuL — SamHelmick (@GeometricRabbit) June 24, 2018 You talked to a conference newbie. Conference newbie: I’ve never seen so much rainbow hair before!Me: Just wait until you get to … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Sunday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Saturday Edition

By Heather Cho | June 23, 2018

You’ve gotten used to the New Orleans weather. New Orleans has me like #alaac18 pic.twitter.com/JXLI56qqdn — Matthew Noe is at #ALAAC18 (@NoetheMatt) June 23, 2018 You brought your fashion game. #librarianfashion #alaac18 pic.twitter.com/4ktvbPhVC6 — Erin Schramm (@PaperPickles) June 23, 2018 You ate a good breakfast. Praline bacon? Oh good lord, New Orleans, and yes please! … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Saturday Edition →

Top 10 Tweets—Friday Edition

By Heather Cho | June 22, 2018

You’re ready for Annual to start. Or maybe you feel like this. This is my OMG-I-won-the-Newbery-Medal-and-now-I’m-on-my-way-to-#ALAAC18-WTH-is-happening-right-now face. #ALA18 pic.twitter.com/C3pl90vr0v — Erin Entrada Kelly (@erinkellytweets) June 22, 2018 You are psyched for all the sessions. Awwww yyeeaaahh #alaac18 pic.twitter.com/qFs7FE0vCM — Tasha Nins (@TashaCMN) June 22, 2018 It's begun! #alaac18 #diversity #equity #inclusion pic.twitter.com/YRfFPsVukH — J ChaCha … Continue reading Top 10 Tweets—Friday Edition →

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Book Riot, Aug. 2
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As of August 8, ALA has begun accepting education program proposals for its next Annual Conference and Exhibition, to be held in Chicago June 23–27, 2023. Proposals will be accepted through a single submission site for all ALA divisions, round tables, committees, and offices. The deadline to submit content is midnight Eastern on September 16. For more information, consult the FAQ at alaannual.org.

ALA Conference Services, Aug. 5
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Roy Rivenburg writes: “More than half of America’s 9,000 public library districts now lend nontraditional objects, says Maria McCauley, president of the Public Library Association. Many have also revamped their event calendars to include such programs as punk rock aerobics, speed dating, cow milking demonstrations, and indoor miniature golf. The beyond-books trend began, depending on who is asked, either a decade ago in Sacramento, California, or in the 1800s, most notably in Braddock, Pennsylvania, a Pittsburgh suburb whose library featured a boxing ring, eight billiards tables, a swimming pool, a bowling alley, a game room, and a 964-seat music hall with cushioned opera chairs.”

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On August 9, the ALA Executive Board issued a statement in response to proposed state legislation that would censor library materials or put at risk the library workers who provide access to information, including information about reproductive health care. “ALA stands committed to the free, fair, and unrestricted exchange of ideas and the right of library patrons to seek information free from observation or unwanted surveillance by the government or other third parties, in accordance with the law and the US Constitution,” the statement reads. “The passage of [recent state legislation prohibiting abortion]—and proposals to adopt similar legislation in other states—has prompted concerns that provisions within those bills may be used to pursue criminal or civil charges against library workers.”

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