ALSC Awards and Grants
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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) administers
Book and Media Awards, including the Newbery, Caldecott, Sibert, Wilder, Carnegie, Batchelder, Belpré, Geisel, and Odyssey awards and the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture.
Children's Notable Lists, recommending exemplary books, videos, recordings, and computer software for children.
Professional Awards, including grants and fellowships to recognize our members, support their outstanding programming, and aid in their continuing education. Additionally, ALSC administers the Bookapalooza Program, offering three select libraries a collection of materials that will help transorm their collection and provide the opportunity for these materials to be used in their community in creative and innovative ways.