summer reading programs

Find outstanding program evaluation tools and more in 'The Complete Summer Reading Program Manual' from YALSA

Submitted by Stephanie Kuenn on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 10:36
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<p> Summer reading programs are in full swing across the country&mdash;just in time for library staff to appreciate the helpful evaluation materials in <em>The Complete Summer Reading Program Manual: From Planning to Evaluation, </em>a new book available in the ALA Store (<a href="http://www.alastore.ala.org">www.alastore.ala.org</a>) from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association.</p>

ALA Council supports Out of School library programs

Submitted by Steve Zalusky on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 16:42
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NEW ORLEANS – The Council of the American Library Association (ALA) passed a resolution encouraging ALA members to tell their legislators, as well as local and national organizations and associations about the value to their library of Out of School library programs.

Twenty librarians receive YALSA/Dollar General Summer Reading Grants

Submitted by Stephanie Kuenn on Fri, 04/15/2011 - 08:44
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CHICAGO — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced the winners of its 20 Summer Reading Program Grants. The grants give each winning library $1,000 to offer inventive summer reading programs. The grants are funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.  

The twenty winners are:

Rev up summer reading with 20 grants from YALSA and Dollar General

Submitted by Stephanie Kuenn on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 15:46
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CHICAGO — Librarians seeking funding for summer reading programs aimed at teens can apply for one of 20 summer reading grants, each worth $1,000, distributed by YALSA and funded by Dollar General. YALSA encourages innovative proposals that are inclusive of underserved teen populations, including but not limited to teens with disabilities and teens who speak English as a second language.

YALSA President responds to Time’s “The Case Against Summer Vacation”

Submitted by Stephanie Kuenn on Thu, 08/12/2010 - 14:24
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CHICAGO — Kim Patton, president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, delivered a statement to Time in response to its article, “The Case Against Summer Vacation,” which appeared in the Aug. 2 issue.