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2026 Youth Media Awards

Save the date! The 2026 Youth Media Awards will be held on Monday, January 26 beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The announcement will take place at the Hilton Chicago hotel (720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605). The event will be free and open to the public, but registration will be required for in-person attendance. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 21.

The announcement will also be live streamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page. No registration is required to view the livestream. To see a list of all of the awards, visit the ALA Youth Media Awards page.

© 2026 American Library Association

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Taylor Swift: Queen of Reinvention

Taylor Swift: Queen of Reinvention (Icons)
by Carla Mooney (Author)
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Booktalk: Which version of Taylor Swift is your favorite? When she burst into the country music scene in the 2000s, Swift established a solid fan base with her big voice, her passion for music, and her songwriting skills. When she later made the switch from country to pop and indie folk, she revolutionized not only her own music, but also the music world. Learn about Swift’s life and career, her rise to global stardom, and everything in between-from feuds and controversies to unparalleled fan support and Swift’s dedication to advocacy and social justice.

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The author, Carla Mooney, is one of my former students.
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