Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: National Book Award

Thursday, November 22, 2018

2018 National Book Award Winners

Debut author Elizabeth Acevedo's novel The Poet X has won the 2018 National Book Award for Young People's Literature! The Poet X follows Xiomara Batista as she find her voice through slam poetry, against the wishes of her family. Find out more about The Poet X and the other National Book Award winners and nominees HERE.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

National Book Award

http://www.slj.com/2013/09/awards/2013-national-book-awards-10-ya-nominees/

I've been wanting to read so many of these titles. Specifically Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan. The reviews on Goodreads.com are fantastic. We've been talking about the concept, plot, and definitely the cover art over on the YALSA listserv. Many people are curious what the teen reaction is.

After attending Marge Loch-Wouters workshop on Stealth Programming, I'm going to spend some time brainstorming how I can do a passive program where teens vote on the National Book Award Winner in West Bend.

Youth Services Section

The Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Section (YSS) advocates for professional empowerment, collaboration, and innovative, inclusive, and intentional service. To that end, YSS provides a forum and resources for people in Wisconsin's libraries who share a commitment to serving children and young adults, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

It is a vital, dynamic group whose interests focus on providing quality library service and encouraging literacy and library use. YSS members include public and school library staff, library trustees and library supporters who work together to benefit youth in Wisconsin.