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2021 YALSA Symposium Proposals Needed Program proposals<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/02/yalsa-seeks-proposals-2021-ya-services-symposium> are currently being sought<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2021/02/yalsa-seeks-proposals-2021-ya-services-symposium> for YALSA's 2021 Symposium featuring the theme, "Biggest Little Safe Spaces: Serving Teens During Times of Adversity." It will follow a hybrid virtual/in-person format and will be held from Nov. 5-7, 2021 in Reno, NV. Submit<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/p4Jn05aEft7e5Vb22605zj> a program proposal by April 1. 2021 YALSA Book Award & Media Winners The winners of YALSA's Alex,<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=fdf545851c&e=696e22c6b0> Edwards<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=a4e96ade3c&e=696e22c6b0>, Morris,<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=635971bd19&e=696e22c6b0> Nonfiction<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=ee565bfa1f&e=696e22c6b0>, Odyssey<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=9cf7ce6e0f&e=696e22c6b0>, Printz<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=762ad3d064&e=696e22c6b0>, and Pura Belpré<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=d3680abf7b&e=696e22c6b0> award, along with other ALA book and media awards were announced during ALA's Youth Media Awards<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=a2408936cd&e=696e22c6b0> last month. View<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=bcd0ba93e8&e=696e22c6b0> the winners of YALSA's awards on our site<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=f79c2aa47f&e=696e22c6b0>. Want to add some shine to the new book award winners in your library collection? Purchase<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=7b61a339e4&e=696e22c6b0> our book award seals! 2021 YALSA Selected Book & Media Lists Need recommended reading for your teen patrons? View and share our newly released selected book lists below: * Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/01/06/2021-amazing-audiobooks-for-young-adults/> * Best Fiction for Young Adults<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/01/15/2021-best-fiction-for-young-adults/> * Great Graphic Novels for Teens<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/01/06/2021-great-graphic-novels-for-teens/> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/01/06/2021-quick-picks-for-reluctant-young-readers/> Learn more about YALSA's book awards and lists here<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/bookawards/booklists/members>. 2021 Morris Award Celebration Join us as we celebrate the winner and finalists of our Morris<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=f09ac6ba33&e=696e22c6b0> Award virtually. There is also a special opportunity to learn more about the titles that were nominated for the 2021 Nonfiction Award via a booktalk with featured authors. Register for free below. * 2021 Nonfiction Nominated Titles Booktalk; February 24, 7pm EST<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=835ebba9a8&e=696e22c6b0> * 2021 Morris Award Celebration; February 25, 7pm EST<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=87e858e609&e=696e22c6b0> Teen Programming HQ Survey YALSA would like to gather feedback<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=4e845b4731&e=696e22c6b0> about its programming database, Teen Programming HQ<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=d34b03b8a0&e=696e22c6b0>. The feedback you provide will help us assess and improve the database. Please complete the survey<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=1332ded41e&e=696e22c6b0> by Feb 22. YALSA Blog Post Round-Up * Write for YALSA!<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/02/18/write-for-yalsa-2/> * YOU + YALSA = the Sky's the Limit<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/02/17/you-yalsa-the-skys-the-limit/> * 3 reasons to be the next ALA Liaison<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/02/13/3-reasons-to-be-the-next-ala-liaison/> * Peeking Behind the Curtain: YALSA Board Fellow Program<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/02/11/peaking-behind-the-curtain-yalsa-board-fellow-program/> * Three Reasons Why I Want to be a Youth Librarian<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/01/12/three-reasons-why-i-want-to-be-a-youth-librarian/> * Finding a New Groove with Community Collaboration<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/02/02/finding-a-new-groove-with-community-collaboration/> * An Interview with Printz Award Winner Daniel Nayeri<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/02/09/an-interview-with-printz-award-winner-daniel-nayeri/> * Celebrating Black Voices<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/02/05/celebrating-black-voices/> * 2021 Nonfiction Nominated Titles List and Booktalk<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/02/04/2021-nonfiction-nominated-titles-list-and-booktalk/> * Dispatches from the End of the World: Survival Stories<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/02/03/dispatches-from-the-end-of-the-world-survival-stories/> * Books to Ease the Winter Blues<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2021/02/01/books-to-ease-the-winter-blues/> Anna Lam Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> ALA's new address: 225 N Michigan Ave Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601