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Telling Our Stories: Claiming Space for Jewish Narratives on Library Shelves 5/14 @ 7:30p ET A program by Hadassah Northeast/Hadassah Educators Council exploring the availability of books representing the Jewish experience for children & young adults. events.hadassah.org/hnetellingours…

Mazal tov to AJL Past President @hchesner on being named a Library Journal "Mover and Shaker"!

Each May, Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates the contributions and experiences of Jewish Americans and highlights how America’s Jewish communities have shaped and been shaped by the cultural, social, and economic fabric of the United States. #JAHM @weitzmanmuseum

The deadline for registering for the 2026 AJL conference at early bird rates is Thursday, April 30. Don't miss your opportunity to register at the discounted rate—visit the conference webpage now: jewishlibraries.org/2026-conferenc…. #AJLCon26

Mazel tov @SallyStieglitz, editor-in-chief of AJL News and Reviews, winner of the 2026 CODES Louis Shores Award! rusaupdate.org/2026/03/2026-c…

The 2026 Sydney Taylor Blog Tour wraps up today at the Children’s Book Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Thank you to all the authors, illustrators, and hosts! Catch up with any interviews you might have missed at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Day 3 of the blog tour is underway with Abby White, author of D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T., Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Young Adult Category. Hosted at bookishlyjewish.com. Full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit @abbywhitewrites

Day 2 continues with Mari Lowe, author of BEINONI, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Middle Grade Category. Hosted at asleepylibrarian.wordpress.com/?p=3961 View the full blog tour schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit @marilwrites

Day 2 of the blog tour begins with Marcella Pixley, author of NESHAMA, Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Middle Grade Category. Hosted at etraintalks.com View the full blog tour schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

The tour continues with Laurel Snyder & Leanne Hatch, author & illustrator of THE BOOK OF CANDLES: EIGHT POEMS FOR HANUKKAH, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. At hbook.com/section/blogs/… Full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Meet Laura Gehl and Alexandra Colombo, author and illustrator of MY BODY CAN, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. Hosted at blogs.slj.com/afuse8producti… View the full blog tour schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit @AuthorLauraGehl

Next: Caroline Kusin Pritchard & Selina Alko, author & illustrator of THE KEEPER OF STORIES, Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category. At bookoflifepodcast.com Schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit @selinaalko @carolinepritchardwrites

The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2026 blog tour is underway with the winner in the Picture Book category, SHABBAT SHALOM: LET’S REST AND RESET, by Suzy Ultman. Hosted at 100scopenotes.com View the full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour… #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

The Sydney Taylor Book Award 2026 blog tour starts today! See the full schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour…. #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

The Sydney Taylor Book Award will be showcasing its 2026 gold & silver medalists with a blog tour Feb 9–12! Interviews with winning authors & illustrators will appear on a variety of Jewish and kidlit blogs. Schedule at jewishlibraries.org/2026-blog-tour…. #STBA #AJL #jewishbooks #kidlit

Mazel tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Notable Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL @WriterRebeccaGL @ellyswartz @naomimilliner

Sydney Taylor Body-of-Work Award Winner 2026: Uri Shulevitz. A foundational voice in Jewish children’s literature, Uri Shulevitz created picture books that illuminate Jewish culture & reflect universal experience. #ALA #STBA #AJL Winners here: tinyurl.com/STBA2026

Mazel tov to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Sydney Taylor Honor Books! Complete list: tinyurl.com/STBA2026 #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL

Mazal tov to the 2026 winners of the Sydney Taylor Book Award! For a complete list of award winners and notable books, visit jewishlibraries.org/sydney_taylor_… #ALAYMA #ALA #STBA #AJL @JewishLibraries @abbywhitewrites