Doctor Who Comics Day
July 9 will mark the third annual Doctor Who Comics Day. The global event, led by Titan Comics,Apply now for YALSA’s 2016 Symposium Travel Stipend
Still wondering how to attend the YALSA’s 2016 Symposium? Apply for the travel stipend that can help offset the expenses. Two stipends will be awarded to one student, and one library worker, worth up to $1000 each. To be considered, apply by June 1.2016 BookCon YA Lineup
BookCon is an event created by ReedPOP, which merges pop culture and storytelling. It focuses on the origin of stories and pop culture’s influential aura over creators, publishers, and authors. Recently, ReedPOP announced several YA authors that will be present at the convention including Victoria Aveyard (Red Queen, Glass Sword), Kimberly McCreight (Reconstructing Amelia, The Outliers). BookCon will take place on May 14 in Chicago, following BookExpo America. Author appearances:Apply for the Margaret A. Edwards Award Committee
The Margaret A. Edwards Award commemorates an author for significant and lasting contribution to YA literature. Their work has been accepted by teens, has a genuine voice about their experiences and emotions, and offers insight into their lives. The Margaret A. Edwards Award committee is unique because it is virtual participation. The virtual committee is great for those who cannot afford the money, or time to participate in other conferences. To learn more, visit the ALA site. For committee consideration, please complete the nomination form. Selected nominees will appear on the ballot for election in spring of 2017 and terms would start February 1, 2018. Any questions can be directed to chair, Franklin Escobedo, at adrithian@gmail.com.Kweli Children's and YA Writers Conference
The Bulk Bookstore Announces Free Books for Educators
The Bulk Bookstore, an online wholesaler, publicized their new giveaway opportunity exclusively for school administrators, libraries and teachers. The Big K-12 Educator Book Giveaway provides one educator each month $100 of free bulk books. Complete the contest entry form to be eligible one month’s drawing. Educators are encouraged to enter every month for a chance to win. The Bulk Bookstore, created in 2007, is an online wholesale that specializes in orders of 25 copies or more of 3 million published titles.2016 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway
JLG Book Trailer Contest
The entries are in for Junior Library Guild’s Book Trailer Contest! JLG has chosen their Top 5, and are asking librarians across the country to vote for their favorite. Please vote by April 21.Summer Learning Program Contest
YALSA’s Teen Programming HQ wants to find out what you have planned this summer by holding a contest to find the “top ten” summer learning programs. Those whose programs are STEM/STEAM, digital literacy, college and career readiness, service learning, or anything beyond reading are welcome to submit their program outline via program template at Teen Programming HQ. The top ten in this context will be chosen in June and will receive a gift pack of YALSA resources and “swag.” Entries will be accepted until May 1.Teens Succeed with Libraries Video Contest
Now through May 1, librarians and teens they serve can participate in a video contest supported by YALSA. The contest is seeking a creative video that demonstrates to the public how teens use the library in the 21st century, and how teen services encourage success in school, college and career preparedness, and life. Winners will be announced no later June 1, and will receive a box of books, audiobooks, and graphic novels worth a minimum of $200. Entries must be uploaded by May 1. For more information and eligibility requirements, please view the contest entry form.We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing