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Presents highlights from the Paper Mania symposium in Emoryville, California sponsored by the periodical 'School Library Journal,' to promote paperback books in libraries. Details of the sessions at the symposium; Description of the methods of selecting and buying the rights to reprint hardcover juvenile titles for library use.

Presents a letter to the editor about papers to be delivered at the Research Forum during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Announces that the American Association of School Librarians and the Young Adult Services Division of the American Library Association are calling for research papers on school media, that will be presented at the ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, California on June 1981. Guidelines; Deadline for submission of entries.

Focuses on the optimism of electronic publishers on the emerging technology development, electronic ink and print-on-demand at the TextOneZero convention in New York City that focused on the future of electronic books and online publishing. Roger Sperber of the Electronic Publishers Coalition; Michael McCreary, E-Ink's vice president for research and development; Harold Underdown of ipicturebook.com.

Reports on the production and distribution of the newspaper 'LJ/SLJ Conference Daily,' at the 1988 Annual Conference of the American Library Association in New Orleans. Information on the contents of the newspaper; Directions in listing news items; Contact information.

The article presents the text by Bryan Collier, winner of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for "Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me," written by Daniel Beaty, delivered at the annual conference of the American Library Association (ALA) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2014. Among the issues discussed include the art he created for the book, the premise of the book, and the moral of the story.

The article reports on the environmentally-friendly transition from the use of paper handouts to electronic materials at the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 13th National Conference in Reno, NV. According to conference co-chair Carl A. Harvey, attendees will be able to access conference material online instead of collecting the usual hundreds of pages of paper handouts.

Focuses on the American Library Association's conference held in Chicago, Illinois in July 2000. Topics discussed; Theme of the conference; Details on the conference.

The article presents a speech by David Diaz delivered during his acceptance of the 1995 Caldecott Medal for "Smoky Night." Diaz gave the speech during the annual meeting of the American Library Association on June 25, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. Diaz discusses the evolution of his style through coursework and editorial work. Diaz addresses the influence of William Steig on his work.

Presents a program preview of the Annual Conference and COMMTEX International Exposition of the Association for Educational Communications & Technology in Dallas, Texas on January 21-24, 1984. General sessions; Presidential sessions; Concurrent sessions; Special events.

Presents the 1982 Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Convention for school library media specialists from May 3 to 7 in Dallas, Texas. Theme of the convention; Activities scheduled for the convention; Conference programs of the Division of School Media Specialists, a division of AECT.

The article reports on the partnership between the Public Library Association (PLA) and Short Edition to bring Short Story Dispensers to four libraries in the U.S. The partnership was announced during the PLA Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in March 2018. Benefits from the dispensers are offered. Also mentioned are contests to encourage local writers to upload their stories.

Reports on the symposium on school library media programs sponsored by School District 16 of the New York City Board of Education on May 15, 1976. Title of the symposium; Panel discussion topics; Aim of the symposium; Keynote speaker.

The article presents speech delivered b y Kelly Barnhill at the annual conference of the American Library Association in Chicago, Illinois on June 25, 2017 while accepting 2017 Newbery Medal for "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" book. Topics discussed include Lindsay Davis and Elise Howard who helped her in her book, importance of stories and experience of writing the book.

The article discusses topics derived from the author's keynote address at the periodical Horn Book at Simmons Colloquium, "Out of the Box," on October 1, 2016. It mentions that writers for the young are often polymaths. It also reveals difficulty for writers to switch from mystery to science fiction to domestic realism.

The article presents the text of a speech by Dan Santat during his acceptance of the 2015 Caldecott Medal at the annual conference of the American Library Association (ALA) in San Francisco, California, on June 28, 2015. Santat described his experience of writing and publishing books for children. He thanked his art director David Caplan and editor Connie Hsu for their contributions to the book "The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend."

Reports on the American Booksellers Association Convention held in Washington, D.C., during the Memorial Day celebrations in 1987. Estimated number of attendees; Librarians' interaction with children's booksellers; Keynote speakers.

Reports on the outcome of the 15th Annual Conference of the International Association of School Librarianship held July 17 to August 1, 1986 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Conference theme; Guest speakers; Attendees; Activities and presentations.

Lists preconferences scheduled in advance of the Annual Conference of the American Library Association on June 28 to July 3, 1986 in New York City, New York. Descriptions of preconferences of interest to librarians and media specialists.

The article presents information on the 2012 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards literary prize presentation on September 28, 2012 at Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. The article announces the award winners in nonfiction, fiction, and picture books. The article also discusses the books "Extra Yarn" written by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Jon Klassen, "Life: An Exploded Diagram" by Mal Peet, and "Chuck Close: Face Book" by Chuck Close.

The article presents a summary of the conference "Where's the Evidence? Understanding the Impact of School Libraries" hosted by the periodical "School Library Journal" as their 2007 Leadership Summit.

The article looks at "School Library Journal's" 2006 Leadership Summit, entitled "Learning in the 21 Century: The Role of the Library Media Program." The summit discussed how librarians should develop and embrace new models for interacting with learners using 21-century technology, be partners in the ongoing assessment of student learning, and demonstrate that school librarians pay learning dividends and improve student achievement. INSETS: Using Technology to Create A Love of Learning;Williams: Create An Idea Factory.

Presents a calendar of worldwide library related events and meetings from January to April 1990.

This section highlights several lectures and conferences in the education and literature fields in the U.S. from February to April 1989. The New York Public Library has planned a series of six lectures on World of Childhood: The Art and Craft of Writing for Children. It will be held throughout February and March at the Celeste Bartos Forum. On March 10-11, 1989, the Simmons College Symposium on Recruiting, Educating, and Training Cataloging Librarians: Solving the Problems will take place, funded by a grant from the Council on Library Resources. The keynote speaker will be Robert M. Hayes, dean of the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. The 10th Annual Sacramento Literature Symposium will be held on April 1, 1989 at the Dietrich Theatre, Sierra College, Rocklin, California. Its topic is Reading for the Love of It. Perspective in Children's Literature is the theme of a conference for teachers, librarians, writers, illustrators, parents and students, to be held at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst on April 8, 1989.

Presents news briefs related to library science in the United States, compiled as of February 1984. Public Library Association's second national conference; National Council of Teachers of English's list of children's books; American Association of School Librarians' deadline of nominations for its library service awards.

Provides an overview of conferences related to information science in the United States, compiled as of February 1984. 15th Annual May Hill Arbuthot Lecture at the Heritage Hall of the Minneapolis Public Library and Information Center in Minnesota; Syracuse University School of Information Studies' 18th Annual Spring Media Conference.

Editorial. Highlights the American Library Association's (ALA) 1983 annual conference held in Los Angeles, California. Future plans of ALA aimed at promoting growth in local libraries nationwide; Comments from ALA officials regarding the current state of local libraries; Factors that are affecting library science in the country in the present.

Reports on the first annual conference on young adult librarians sponsored by the Delaware Valley Young Adult Librarians on October 24, 1980 at the Free Library of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Attendance; Conference highlights; Focus of speeches and workshops; Speakers.

Reports on the American Library Association's (ALA) 113th annual conference. Comments from ALA President Arthur Curley on the occasion of his inauguration; Various preconferences and programs; Censorship; Children's book publishing. INSETS: Opening general session: Children and violence;American Association of School Librarians (AASL);Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC);Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)

The article presents a speech by Sharon Creech, delivered during her acceptance of the Newbery Award Medal for her book, "Walk Two Moons," during the June 25, 1995 meeting of the American Library Association in Chicago, Illinois. Creech discusses the sources for characters, plots, and locations in the novel. Her reaction to hearing she had won the Newbery is described. Creech also comments on her writing process.

The article reports on the planning and events of the 1992 Children's Book Council Conference in Sydney, Australia. Comments from Margaret Hamilton, then council president, are provided. The article offers excerpts from a presentation given by Jane Tanner, an artist and illustrator, and discusses the importance of children's literature. Featured works include the "Letters from the Inside," by John Marsden, "Rain Stones," by Jackie French, and "Enora and the Black Crane," by Arone Raymond Meeks.

The article provides news briefs related to children's literature. Author Lois Lowry, winner of the 1990 Newbery Medal for her book "Number the Stars," and illustrator Ed Young, winner of the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book "Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China, gave their acceptance speeches at the annual meeting of the American Library Association. Obituaries for children's librarian Anne Izard and radio show host Richard K. Gaugert are presented.

Follows up on some of the 1991 library news stories that will probably continue to make news in the year ahead. The White House Conference on Library and Information Services in Washington, D.C.; Librarians in Russia; Business in education in Miami, Florida and Chelsea, Massachusetts; Budgets; The DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Connecting Libraries and Schools Project (CLASP) grant in New York City. INSETS: Endangered Library Schools;New Lines and Imprints in Children's Publishing.

Provides an informal guide to the best and most useful conference programs in Atlanta, Georgia. at the annual conference of the American Library Association on June 27 to July 3. Arranges the preferred conferences day by day. INSETS: Walking the floor over you: Exhibits at ALA; ALA's town...;ALA's Town Meeting July 1: Let's Talk to Each Other.

Highlights the American Library Association's (ALA) 106th Annual Conference held on June 27-July 2, 1987, at San Francisco, California. Theme of the conference; Discussion of issue on educational preparation of school librarians; Lack of voice of ALA's American Association of School Librarians in formulating the curriculum of library education at schools of education. INSET: Background on NCATE..

Reports on the success of the American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting held on January 17-22, 1987 at the Hilton Hotel and Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois.

Highlights the American Library Association's 1986 conference week in New York, New York. Membership and Council meetings held; Program of events; Topics and issues discussed. INSET: Pay Equity Preconference..

Reports on key developments during the midwinter meeting of the American Library Association in the United States in 1986. Key issues relevant to libraries that were discussed during the meeting; Representatives from the library sector who took part in the meeting; Key events held during the meeting.

Focuses on the 104th Annual Conference of the American Library Association from July 6 to 11, 1985 in Chicago, Illinois. Membership meeting; Summary of revenue and expense from 1974 to 1984; Results of 1985 elections.

Highlights the proceedings of the 103rd Annual Conference of the American Library Association (ALA) held in Dallas, Texas, in June 1984. Panel discussions; Composition of the ALA Executive Board; election results; Council highlights; ALA membership meeting.

Reports on issues raised during the midwinter meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) in Washington, D.C., in January 7-12, 1984. ALA-accredited degrees; Trade discounts; Dues proposal; Bill on public lending right; Interim report of ALA in response to 'A Nation at Risk.' INSET: PRESIDENT'S PROGRAM..

Discusses the events that took place during the conference 'EveryChild: The American Conference' sponsored by the Children's Book Council in the United States. Awarding of the U.S. Hans Christian Andersen Writer Medalists; Family day general session; Discussions on sex educationand community involvement; Introduction of educational video series for adults.

Focuses on the 100th annual conference of the American Library Association in San Francisco, California from June 26 to July 2 1981. Number of registrants; Theme of the conference; Updates on membership and Council sessions; Keynote speech by college professor Gaines Post Jr.; Novelist Stephen King's speech at the Young Adult Services Division luncheon; Other highlights of the conference.

Highlights the Midwinter meeting of the American Library Association (ALA) held from January 31 to February 5, 1981, at the Sheraton Washington and Shoreham hotels in Washington, D.C. Number of registered participants and exhibitors; Results of elections of officers; Amendments to the organization's constitution and by-laws; Review of contract detailing the services to be provided by the ALA headquarters.

Reports on the highlights of the 98th Annual Conference of the American Library Association which was held on June 23-28, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. Discussion of the nature of the American Library Association's (ALA) support of the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment in states that have not yet ratified it; Validity of the 1979 ALA election; Proposal to raise the association's basic membership dues.

Offers humorous accounts of children's literature conference, seminar and study-tour season for 1976. Arctic Rim Children's Literature Congress in Barrow, Alaska; Upper Yangtze River Children's Literature International Exchange in China; Texas Panhandle Association of Future Western Writers and Illustrators of America Conference; Major Hugh Moncrief Children's Book Manuscript Collection in Manitoba.

Presents highlights of the American Library Association's Midwinter conference in 1977. Council meetings; Focus on intellectual freedom by the Children's Service Division (CSD); Combined meetings of the CSD and the Young Adults Services Division; Support for the Reading Is Fundamental program by CSD directors; American Association of School Librarians' meeting.

Highlights the 94th Annual Conference of the American Library Association (ALA) held in San Francisco, California. Theme of the lectures during the conference; Resolutions passed by ALA members; Social and library science issues addressed during the conference.

This article presents information on the 2008 American Library Association Annual Conference to be held June 26 - July 2, 2008 in Anaheim, California.

The article reports on various developments relevant to children's literature in the United States as of May 2008. It includes information on various awards for children's books, several congresses and conferences on children's literature and obituaries for several famous authors of children's literature.