By Selina SharminAssistant Manager East FlushingQueens Public Library, New York Attending the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference 2026 in Chicago as a recipient of…
Author: Timothy Chu
I am beyond grateful to have had Holly Okuhara as my APALA mentor over the past year. Through our virtual meetings and email exchanges, Holly…
APALA Northeast Chapter- Lunar New Year Parade A group of feisty and energetic library workers and friends ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse…
President’s Message Dear APALA Members, It’s been 60 years since the last New Year of the Fire Horse – and what a powerful symbol to…
by Michael Lambert, City Librarian of San Francisco The City of San Francisco is known for many things: cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s…
By Kannan Cangro, School Librarian, Clermont Elementary School, Alexandria, VA (FCPS) On September 17, 2025, we were honored to welcome Karina Yan Glaser to Clermont…
Dear APALA Members, It’s been 60 years since the last New Year of the Fire Horse – and what a powerful symbol to carry into…
We are thrilled to invite you to the 2026 APALA Literature Awards Banquet. This annual banquet celebrates the authors, illustrators, creators, and storytellers whose works…
Ann Matsuuchi has co-authored a reference book on science fiction writer Samuel R. Delany with CUNY/SUNY colleagues: Mannion, Elizabeth, Ann Matsuuchi, Lavelle Porter, and Kenny…
President’s Message Dear APALA Members, As fall settles in, I’ve been thinking about all of you – our incredible APALA community – and the energy…