Māori Maid Difficult is Nicola Andrews’ debut poetry chapbook, published by Tram Editions in January 2024. It can be found ordered through your publisher, your…
Author: Silvia Lew
Applications are now being accepted for the APALA Mentoring Program! Apply now to be a mentor or a protege! More information on the Mentoring Program…
The 12th International Indigenous Librarians’ Forum was held in Hawai’i November 27-30, 2023. The conference theme of “Ea: Indigenous Agency and Abundance” celebrated the independence…
The APALA Scholarship and Awards Committee is honored to name Ray Pun as the 2024 recipient of the Gayatri Singh Award. Gayatri Singh was a…
49 DaysWritten and illustrated by Agnes LeeMarch 5, 2024352 pp.ISBN: 1646143744 In Agnes Lee’s debut graphic novel, 49 Days, our young protagonist Kit is on…
On April 26, 2024, 11 members of the APALA Northeast Chapter gathered at the Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library. Yan Wang, Branch Librarian,…
On June 1st, 2024, 15 the northeast chapters of APALA, CALA and other BIPOC library staff participated in a half-day outing to Manhattan’s Chinatown. The…
Dearest APALA members, My term as 2023-2024 APALA president has certainly flown by. The last six months have been particularly busy. As we wrap up…
June 26, 2024 We are deeply saddened that Dr. Raymond Pun, an esteemed and dedicated member of both the American Library Association (ALA) and the…
Dear APALA Members: I am writing to share information on a transition in our Executive Board leadership. Cynthia M. Orozco, current Vice President and incoming…