Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious, Coretta Scott King Book, Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.
The 2019 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, January 28, 2019, 8:00 a.m. (PT) at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle. Fans can follow 2019 results in real-time via live webcast, Facebook Livestream on the I Love Libraries Facebook page, and by following the #alayma hashtag.
If you’re watching the livestream, be sure to join the YMA Pajama party. As in previous years, we’ll be awarding prizes for Best Pajamas, Best Snack or Beverage, Best Reaction Shot as the winners are announced, and Best Group/Classroom Shot. One randomly selected entry will receive a $100 Visa gift card.
New for 2019: In an effort to bring awareness about and encourage the creation of more books that depict diverse cultures, or by authors of color, the ALA will highlight titles selected by the American Indian Library Association (AILA), Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA), and the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL), during the upcoming 2019 ALA Youth Media Awards.
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