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Friday, June 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Executive Committee Meeting (ALSC)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Executive Committee Meeting (ALSC)
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 203 A
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Board Orientation (ALSC)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Board Orientation (ALSC)
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 203 A
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Leveraging the Power of Play in Storytime: Engaging Techniques for Early Childhood Programs (ticketed event) - SOLD OUT
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
EDT
Leveraging the Power of Play in Storytime: Engaging Techniques for Early Childhood Programs (ticketed event) - SOLD OUT
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 C
Presenter:
Alyssa Jewell
Saturday, June 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Dyslexic-Positive Libraries: 8 Practical Ways to Decrease Discrimination and Increase Equitable Access to Information
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Dyslexic-Positive Libraries: 8 Practical Ways to Decrease Discrimination and Increase Equitable Access to Information
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 A B
Presenter:
Emily Carley (she/her/hers)
– Dyslexic Positive Libraries Initiative
Presenter:
Susan Whitehead, M.L.S. (she/her/hers)
– Vermont State Colleges System Libraries
Presenter:
Nicole Westbom (she/her/hers)
– Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Programs and Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Supporting “STEM SMART” Families: Simple Skill-Building Practices to Enhance Programming for Children and Caregivers
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Supporting “STEM SMART” Families: Simple Skill-Building Practices to Enhance Programming for Children and Caregivers
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107
Presenter:
Lisa Hoffman (she/her/hers)
– Indiana University Southeast
Presenter:
Emily Suh
– Texas State University
Programs and Services
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2025 Odyssey Awards
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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2025 Odyssey Awards
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom A
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free Children Read Freely: Banned Books in Story Times for Young Children
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free Children Read Freely: Banned Books in Story Times for Young Children
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C
Moderator:
Rachel G. Payne, MLS, MS Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn Public Library, Youth and Family Services
Presenter:
Rachel G. Payne, MLS, MS Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn Public Library, Youth and Family Services
Presenter:
Jessica Ralli, MA Ed. (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn Public Library
Presenter:
Pat R. Scales
– High School and Middle School Librarian
Presenter:
Vera Ahiyya (she/her/hers)
– Random House/Teaching Preschool Partners
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Association For Library Service to Children (ALSC) 101
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Association For Library Service to Children (ALSC) 101
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon G
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Autism-Ready Libraries: Designing Inclusive Early Literacy Programs
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Autism-Ready Libraries: Designing Inclusive Early Literacy Programs
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A B
Presenter:
Milly Romeijn-Stout (she/her/hers)
– University of Washington Information School
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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USBBY Presents Visual Generation: Image, Design, Words
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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USBBY Presents Visual Generation: Image, Design, Words
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Infant Programming Reimagined: Connecting Caregivers and Communities through Libraries
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Infant Programming Reimagined: Connecting Caregivers and Communities through Libraries
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B
Presenter:
Eva Shapiro, MS ED
– New York Public Library
Presenter:
Amber Moller, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– New York Public Library
Presenter:
Samantha Terrazas, MPH
– New York Public Library
Programs and Services
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Safe Spaces in Scary Books
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Safe Spaces in Scary Books
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107
Moderator:
Taylor Hunsberger (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn Public Library
Presenter:
Tracey Baptiste (she/her/hers)
– AUTHOR
Presenter:
Judy Neeb (she/her/hers)
– Torrance Public Library
Presenter:
Ellen Oh (she/her/hers)
– HarperCollins
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Board of Directors (ALSC)
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Board of Directors (ALSC)
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 203 A
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Changing The Status Quo: Picture Books That Differentiate
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Changing The Status Quo: Picture Books That Differentiate
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109
Presenter:
Molli Ehlert (she/her/hers)
– MacMillan
Presenter:
Katie Mazeika
– Simon & Schuster
Presenter:
Lyn Miller-Lachmann
– Levine Querido
Presenter:
Bethany Walker (she/her/hers)
– Rebecca Dykes Writers
Books and Authors
Sunday, June 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
Growing “Terrific Talkers:” Cultivating Early Communication Skills through a Family-centered Community Read
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Growing “Terrific Talkers:” Cultivating Early Communication Skills through a Family-centered Community Read
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105
Presenter:
Tessa Fox-Pawlaczyk (she/her/hers)
– Kenosha Public Library
Presenter:
Jennifer Kozelou (she/her/hers)
– Kenosha Public Library
Programs and Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Librarian and Educator Collaborations with Latinx KidLit Book Festival
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Librarian and Educator Collaborations with Latinx KidLit Book Festival
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B
Moderator:
M. Garcia Peña (she/her/hers)
– Latinx Kidlit Book Festival
Presenter:
Carla España (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Presenter:
Sujei Lugo (she/they - ella/elle)
– Boston Public Library
Outreach and Engagement
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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ALSC BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) Discussion Group
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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ALSC BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color) Discussion Group
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Association for Library to Service to Children (ALSC) Interest Meetup
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Association for Library to Service to Children (ALSC) Interest Meetup
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 03
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Collection Management Discussion Group (ALSC)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Collection Management Discussion Group (ALSC)
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 05
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Preschool Services Discussion Group (ALSC)
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Preschool Services Discussion Group (ALSC)
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 06
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT
Sex is a Funny Word: Incorporating Gender and Sexuality Literature and Activities into Youth Programming
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sex is a Funny Word: Incorporating Gender and Sexuality Literature and Activities into Youth Programming
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B
Presenter:
Sara T.K DeSabato (she/her/hers)
– Friends Select School
Presenter:
Allison Frick, MLS (she/her/hers)
– Friends Select School
Presenter:
Liz Plunkett (she/her/hers)
– Friends Select School
Presenter:
Alicia Ronquillo
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
From Page to Play: Storybooks as Starting Points for Creative Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
From Page to Play: Storybooks as Starting Points for Creative Learning
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B
Presenter:
Celeste Moreno
– Boulder Public Library District
Presenter:
Michael Wong
– Exploratorium
Teaching and Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Practical Puppetry for Powerful Programs: Amplify Early Learning, Social Emotional Learning, and Inclusive Experiences
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
EDT
Practical Puppetry for Powerful Programs: Amplify Early Learning, Social Emotional Learning, and Inclusive Experiences
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107
Presenter:
Katie George (she/her/hers)
– Howard County Library System
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
2025 Pura Belpré Award Celebración
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
2025 Pura Belpré Award Celebración
Location: Sheraton, Liberty Ballroom C
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Cultivating Inclusivity: Assessing Collections for Diversity
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Cultivating Inclusivity: Assessing Collections for Diversity
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105
Presenter:
Jessica Jordan (she/her/hers)
– Slippery Rock University
Presenter:
Stephanie Thompson, Ed.D, MLS
– Millersville University
Presenter:
Karen Wanamaker (she/her/hers)
– Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Teaching and Learning
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Awards Banquet (ticketed event) - SOLD OUT
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
EDT
Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Awards Banquet (ticketed event) - SOLD OUT
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon E-L
Monday, June 30, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
2025 ALSC Awards
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
EDT
2025 ALSC Awards
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon G
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
A+ Outreach: Successfully Combat Learning Loss
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
EDT
A+ Outreach: Successfully Combat Learning Loss
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A
Moderator:
Kelly Sitzman, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– Pioneer Library System
Presenter:
Hillarie Kuhn
– Pioneer Library System
Presenter:
Aiden Street (she/her/hers)
– Pioneer Library System
Outreach and Engagement
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EDT
ALSC Membership Meeting
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
EDT
ALSC Membership Meeting
Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty C
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
ALSC President's Program: The Current Landscape of AI and its Effects on Children
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
EDT
ALSC President's Program: The Current Landscape of AI and its Effects on Children
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 (Nutter Theatre)
Moderator:
Manuela Aronofsky (she/her/hers)
– The Berkeley Carroll School
Speaker:
Martha Brockenbrough
Speaker:
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas
Speaker:
Desmond Upton Patton
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Sensory-Sensitive Spaces, Varied Texts, and Supportive Staff: Welcoming Neurodivergent Patrons into our Libraries
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
EDT
Sensory-Sensitive Spaces, Varied Texts, and Supportive Staff: Welcoming Neurodivergent Patrons into our Libraries
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107
Presenter:
Jolene Gutiérrez (she/her/hers)
– Denver Academy
Teaching and Learning
