4-Reading Out Loud connects children with diverse children’s books
Fayette County Public Schools is launching 4-Reading Out Loud, a new literacy initiative spotlighting African-American authors who write books with children of color as the main character.
Local public libraries will receive free access to Kentucky Virtual Library
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) are partnering to provide all state residents with free access to the Kentucky Virtual Library during the upcoming school year.
KASL recognizes individuals for service to libraries
The Kentucky Association of School Librarians rolled out the red carpet on July 16 to recognize individuals for their service to the organization and to the libraries they serve.
KLA honors three librarians
The Kentucky Library Association held its awards luncheon Sept. 20 at the Galt House in Louisville.
Fayette County media services team earns librarians association award
The media services team from Fayette County Public Schools received the 2018 Award of Merit from the Central Kentucky Association of School Librarians.
Creating a hunger for reading with an edible book contest
Students at Morton Middle School in Fayette County have a new hunger for reading thanks to library media specialist Alaine Carpenter.
‘Find A Book, Kentucky’ for summer reading
To encourage children and families to read throughout the summer, MetaMetrics – an educational research group that partners with the Kentucky Department of Education – offers the free research-based tool “Find a Book, Kentucky.”
ALA announces 2018 Youth Media Awards winners
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver in February.
Making your school’s wishes come true with grants
Four librarians share their tips and methods for researching, writing and apply for grants have been well-rewarded.
Fall library conference seeking session proposals
The 2018 Kentucky Library Association/Kentucky Association of School Librarians Conference will be Sept. 19-22 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville.
