Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois
'Brownstone' wins 2025 Printz Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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'Brownstone' wins 2025 Printz Award
PHOENIX -- "Brownstone," written by Samuel Teer, illustrated by Mar Julia and co-published by Versify and HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollins Publishers, has won the 2025 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The Printz Award is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The award was announced today by the Yo
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'Not Like Other Girls' wins 2025 William C. Morris Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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'Not Like Other Girls' wins 2025 William C. Morris Award
PHOENIX -- "Not Like Other Girls," written by Meredith Adamo, has been named the 2025 winner of the William C. Morris YA Debut Award, which honors a book published by a first-time author. The book is published by Bloomsbury YA, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing. The award was announced today by the Young Adult
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'Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire' wins 2025 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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'Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire' wins 2025 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award
PHOENIX -- "Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire," written by Paula Yoo, has been named the 2025 winner of the YALSA Excelle
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2025 Batchelder Award honors Yonder for 'John the Skeleton'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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2025 Batchelder Award honors Yonder for 'John the Skeleton'
PHOENIX -- Yonder, an imprint of Restless Books for Young Readers, is the winner of the 2025 Mildred L. Batchelder Award for "John the Skeleton." The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA's LibLe
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2025 Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced, Honors to Take Place at Miami Industry Breakfast on Feb. 13
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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2025 Miami Innovation Awards Judges Announced, Honors to Take Place at Miami Industry Breakfast on Feb. 13
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2025 Miami Innovation Awards. As one of the industry's most prestigious honors, the Miami Innovation Awards recognize manufactu
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2025 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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2025 Minneapolis Innovation Award Winners Announced
The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced the winners of the 2025 Minneapolis Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking new consumer marine products, during the Sneak Preview event on January 22 at the Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive(r) Insura
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2025 Odyssey Awards for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children and Young Adults announced
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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2025 Odyssey Awards for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children and Young Adults announced
PHOENIX -- Dreamscape Audio, producer of the audiobook "A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring True Story of Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen," has won the 2025 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production for Children. HarperAudio, producer of the audiobook "Ho
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AAM Media Matters: IAB's Angelina Eng on How Retail Media Measurement Guidelines Drive Consistency
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following news:
In the fast-evolving world of retail media, consistency and transparency are critical for building trust and optimizing media investments. With hundreds of networks available, advertisers and media buyers have called for standardizing measurement to better evaluate campaigns and make more informed investment decisions across networks.
In our latest AAM Media Matters interview, we spoke to Angelina
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ABA House Will Tackle Issues, Including Judicial Security, Lawyer Well-Being at Phoenix Session
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 (TNSres) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release:
The American Bar Association House of Delegates will consider more than two dozen policy matters, including three resolutions addressing the judiciary, when it meets Feb. 3 during the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix.
Additional resolutions focus on lawyer well-being, antisemitism education, righting wrongful convictions and admission to the bar. Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will deliver welco
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Ame Dyckman, Mark Teague Win 2025 Geisel Award for 'Vacation'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Ame Dyckman, Mark Teague Win 2025 Geisel Award for 'Vacation'
PHOENIX -- Author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Mark Teagueare the 2025 recipients of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for "Vacation" published by Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Shuster Children's Publishing Division. The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC
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American Library Association and American Association of School Librarians Members Featured in Documentary "The Librarians" to Walk the Red Carpet at Sundance Premiere
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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American Library Association and American Association of School Librarians Members Featured in Documentary "The Librarians" to Walk the Red Carpet at Sundance Premiere
(Chicago)--On January 24, American Library Association (ALA) and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) member leaders Becky Calzada, Carolyn Foote, and Amanda Jones, will walk the red carpet a
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American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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American Library Association announces 2025 Youth Media Award winners
PHOENIX -- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults - including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards - at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience held January 24-27 in Phoeni
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APCIA President and CEO Statement on California FAIR Plan
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release:
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APCIA President and CEO Statement on California FAIR Plan
WASHINGTON, DC--The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Issued the following statement from David A. Sampson, APCIA president and CEO regarding the California FAIR Plan. Sampson was a member of the federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission and served in t
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APCIA Report: Insurance Markets Function Best When Allowed to Operate Competitively
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following news release:
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APCIA Report: Insurance Markets Function Best When Allowed to Operate Competitively
WASHINGTON - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today released a report entitled "Price Regulation and its Effects on Insurance Markets: Analysis and Case Studies." The report is authored by insurance expert and University of Iowa professor
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Carole Boston Weatherford wins 2025 Children's Literature Legacy Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Carole Boston Weatherford wins 2025 Children's Literature Legacy Award
PHOENIX -- Carole Boston Weatherford is the winner of the 2025 Children's Literature Legacy Award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the United States, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. Her numerous works include "Unspeakable: The T
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Core Announces Slate of Candidates for 2025-2026 Election
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Core Announces Slate of Candidates for 2025-2026 Election
CHICAGO--Core is pleased to announce the slate of candidates for the 2025-2026 ALA Core election. The Core election will open on March 10, 2025 and will continue through April 2, 2025.
All Core members in good standing as of January 31, 2025, are eligible to participate and vote in this election.
Core will h
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Erin Entrada Kelly, Rebecca Lee Kunz win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Erin Entrada Kelly, Rebecca Lee Kunz win Newbery, Caldecott Medals
PHOENIX -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of "The First State of Being," and Rebecca Lee Kunz, illustrator of "Chooch Helped," are the 2025 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature.
Kelly and Kunz were among the award winners announ
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Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for 'Carl the Collector'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for 'Carl the Collector'
PHOENIX - Producer Fuzzytown Productions and Spiffy Pictures is the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for "Carl the Collector." The award was announced today by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALS
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International Code Council's 45th Annual Building Safety Month Campaign to Kick Off First Week of May
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- The International Code Council issued the following news release:
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The annual campaign encourages the public to learn about and get involved in building safety with this year's theme of Game On!
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The month-long educational campaign, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the safety of the built environment, kicks off on May 1, 2025. This year's theme, "Game On!" motivates people to get in the game and
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Jason Reynolds, Charles George 'C.G.' Esperanza win 2025 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Jason Reynolds, Charles George 'C.G.' Esperanza win 2025 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
PHOENIX -- Jason Reynolds, author of "Twenty-four Seconds from Now..." and C.G. Esperanza, illustrator of "My Daddy is a Cowboy," are the winners of the 2025 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young
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Lynn Brunelle, Jason Chin win 2025 Sibert Medal
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Lynn Brunelle, Jason Chin win 2025 Sibert Medal
PHOENIX -- Lynn Brunelle and Jason Chin, author and illustrator of "Life After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall," were named the winners of the 2025 Robert F. Sibert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children published in 2024. The award was announced today by the Association for Library
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Marcelo Verdad, Karla Arenas Valenti y Carolina Ixta ganan premios Pura Belpre
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Marcelo Verdad, Karla Arenas Valenti y Carolina Ixta ganan premios Pura Belpre
PHOENIX -- Marcelo Verdad, ilustrador de "The Dream Catcher"; Karla Arenas Valenti, autora de "Lola"; y Carolina Ixta, autora de "Shut Up, This Is Serious", fueron seleccionados como los ganadores de la edicion 2025 del Premio Pura Belpre de Ilustracion; al Autor de Libros Infantiles; y al A
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Marcelo Verdad, Karla Arenas Valenti, and Carolina Ixta win Pura Belpre Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Marcelo Verdad, Karla Arenas Valenti, and Carolina Ixta win Pura Belpre Awards
PHOENIX -- Marcelo Verdad, illustrator of "The Dream Catcher," Karla Arenas Valenti, author of "Lola," and Carolina Ixta, author of "Shut Up, This Is Serious," are the 2025 recipients of the Pura Belpre Youth Illustrator Award, Children's Author Award, and Young Adult Author Award, honoring
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New ALA Initiative Asks Advocates to "Show Up for Our Libraries"
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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New ALA Initiative Asks Advocates to "Show Up for Our Libraries"
Washington - Today the American Library Association (ALA) launched Show Up for Our Libraries, a campaign to harness the collective power of library advocates to influence elected leaders and policymakers.
ALA President Cindy Hohl said, "Many library advocates are rightfully concerned about what the next
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NMMA, Progressive Insurance(r) Ring The Closing Bell(r) at NYSE to Celebrate Opening of New York Boat Show
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release:
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NMMA, Progressive Insurance(r) Ring The Closing Bell(r) at NYSE to Celebrate Opening of New York Boat Show
Yesterday, NMMA and Progressive Insurance (r) (NYSE: PGR) rang the Closing Bell (r) at The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark the opening day of the 2025 Discover Boating New York Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive, and highlight the recrea
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Tiffany D. Jackson wins 2025 Edwards Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Tiffany D. Jackson wins 2025 Edwards Award
PHOENIX -- Tiffany D. Jackson is the recipient of the 2025 Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for "Allegedly," "The Awakening of Malcolm X" (co-written with Ilyasah Shabazz), "Grown," "Let Me Hear a Rhyme," "The Long Walk" (a short story from the collaborative nove
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