School librarians in India have established a new national association. They are moving ahead slowly but steadily. The association is planning to organize its first annual conference in February at Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad. For details, go to
Monthly Archives: October 2019
National Book Awards 2019
The National Book Foundation has announced its book award finalists for 2019. In the young people’s literature, the finalists include: Pet (A. Emezi), Look Both Ways (J. Reynolds), Patron Saints of Nothing (R. Ribay), Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All (L. Ruby). Finalists in four other categories have also been chosen: in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and translated literature. Winners will be announced November 11. For details, go to https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-prizes/national-book-awards-2019/?cat=ypl