The Scoop
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LJ Index: Too Much Too Late
March 3, 2009 -
Freedom to Read Foundation Midwinter Author Event Featuring Lauren Myracle
Author Lauren Myracle was the featured speaker at the Freedom to Read Foundation's Midwinter Author Event, held January 25 at the Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver
February 18, 2009 -
2009 Midwinter Meeting Overview
From Denver comes coverage of ALA's 2009 Midwinter Meeting. Included are the announcement of this year's Newbery Medal-winning book, sights from the exhibit hall, the annual "View from the Top" discussion panel, conversations with former ALA President Carol Brey-Casiano and former Colorado State Senator Ken Gordon, and ALA Immediate Past President Loriene Roy discussing the forthcoming PBS series We Shall Remain. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org.
February 17, 2009 -
ALA Youth Media Award Winner Notifications
Before the Newbery, Caldecott, King, and ALA's other prestigious youth media awards were announced at the Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the selection committees crowded into tiny private rooms to call the honorees. This year, AL Focus was invited to capture some of those happy calls and reactions. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org.
February 11, 2009 -
President Obama Says It Again
February 10, 2009 -
Midwinter 2009: Steve Vander Ark Interview
AL Focus caught up with Steve Vander Ark, author of The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials, and co-author Lisa Bunker, in the exhibit hall at the 2009 Midwinter Meeting. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org.
February 9, 2009 -
An Angel with $50 for 50 Libraries
February 6, 2009 -
Midwinter 2009: Vance on Advocacy
Stephanie Vance of AdvocacyGuru.com discusses the three points ALA members need to keep in mind when advocating for libraries with the new presidential administration. Vance talked with AL Focus after speaking at the Washington Office Update at ALA's 2009 Midwinter Meeting in Denver. More ALA videos available at alfocus.ala.org.
February 6, 2009 -
ALA Council: Who, What, Why, and How
Members of ALA Council discuss what Council actually does and why you should consider getting involved. More ALA videos at alfocus.ala.org.
February 6, 2009 -
Ingrid Law interview
Just one day before winning a Newbery Honor for her book "Savvy," author Ingrid Law sat down with Booklist and spoke about the origin of the term, how she wanted to write a book about magic without the word "magic," talking to children about their own secret powers, and the how librarians inspire her. Bonus: Law also gives us a sneak peak of her next book, a sequel to "Savvy."
February 4, 2009 -
Buildings and Landscapes
February 3, 2009 -
Midwinter Wednesday: Council Commends Obama, Urges Peace
January 28, 2009
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