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James Yang wins Geisel Award for 'Stop! Bot!'

PHILADELPHIA – Author and illustrator James Yang is the 2020 recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for “Stop! Bot!” published by Viking, Penguin Young Readers. 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 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition held January 24 - 28, in Philadelphia.




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Kevin Henkes wins 2020 Children’s Literature Legacy Award

PHILADELPHIA – Kevin Henkes is the winner of the 2020 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. His numerous works include “Julius, the Baby of the World” (Greenwillow Books, 1990), “Olive’s Ocean” (Greenwillow Books, 2003), and “Waiting” (Greenwillow Books, 2015).




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WGBH wins Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for the app, 'Molly of Denali'

PHILADELPHIA – WGBH is the 2020 recipient of the Excellence in Early Learning Digital Media Award for the app, Molly of Denali. 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 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibition held January 24 - 28, in Philadelphia.




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Jerry Craft, Kadir Nelson win Newbery, Caldecott Medals

PHILADELPHIA - Jerry Craft, author of “New Kid,” and Kadir Nelson, illustrator of “The Undefeated,” are the 2020 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children’s literature.




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ALSC announces 2020 Notable Children’s Recordings

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2020 list of Notable Children’s Recordings. The list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for young people’s intelligence and imagination; exhibit venturesome creativity and reflect and encourage the interests of children and young adolescents in exemplary ways.
 
The recordings selected are:




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Homewood Public Library Awarded 2020 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded the 2020 ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant to Homewood Public Library in Homewood, Alabama.




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ALSC and ACM accepting applications for Forum on Service to Immigrants/Refugees

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) are accepting applications to participate in the Welcoming Spaces National Forum on June 25, 2020 in Chicago, IL, as part of a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.




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Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Receives 2020 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant

The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced that Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is the recipient of the 2020 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant. As the winner of the grant, the library will receive $3,000 to develop Sensory Storytimes for immigrant families who are learning to navigate an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.




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ALSC names 2020 Notable Children's Books

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2020 list of Notable Children’s Books. The list of titles, published in the previous year, includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picturebooks of special interest, quality, creativity and value to children 14 years of age and younger.

The titles include:

Younger Readers




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2020 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Neil Gaiman postponed

CHICAGO — Due to continuing concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the 2020 Arbuthnot Lecture in Sacramento, California, featuring Neil Gaiman and originally scheduled for Friday, May 8, has been postponed. The lecture will be rescheduled to a future date to be determined.




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ALSC announces 2020 Notable Children’s Digital Media list

CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to announce its 2020 list of outstanding digital media for children. The list includes real-time, dynamic and interactive media content for children 14 years of age and younger that enables and encourages active engagement and social interaction while informing, educating and entertaining in exemplary ways.

The media selected include:




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Lucia Gonzalez elected ALSC vice-president/president-elect

CHICAGO — Lucia M. Gonzalez, director, North Miami Public Library (NMPL), North Miami, Florida, has been elected vice president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). She begins her term as president-elect on July 1, 2020. 




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Public should consider using face coverings, Arlene Foster says

No announcement on lockdown relaxation




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Full breakdown of NI's latest Covid-19 figures by council area

There are currently 26 patients with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in ICU




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Belfast Coronavirus survivor urges people to stay home this Bank Holiday weekend

"It's the most dangerous, aggressive experience of my life but I consider myself to be one of the lucky ones. This virus as we all know is a killer."




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Man wins permission to challenge decision to reduce care home inspections

He was granted leave to seek a judicial review into claims the DoH unlawfully directed a watchdog body to suspend some checks on facilities during the Covid-19 emergency




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Musicians performing special online gig for Mencap and Titanic Tigers club

Charity ambassador and musician Cormac Neeson said: "The line up is as strong as you could ever hope for in the real world and every artist is born and bred right here in NI."




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Police release image of man who may be able help North Belfast burglary probe

"The identification of this male is of vital importance to this investigation"




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NI dad creates book aimed at explaining grief and loss to children

Ciaran wrote the book after losing his grandfather to explain to his young daughter why he was so upset




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Three NI recycling centres have reopened to the public

It has been two weeks since Executive issued guidelines for reopening




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43 NI prisoners go 'on the run' in support of the NHS

They covered 211 miles inside Magilligan to raise money for scrubs




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Christine and Frank Lampard's £12m Chelsea home burgled

Around £60,000 worth of watches and jewellery were reportedly taken




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Public transport users asked to consider wearing face masks

Staff will now be wearing masks and face shields




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Pedestrian and cycle friendly Belfast could be outcome of coronavirus emergency

Councillor says the emergency could force the city to re-imagine itself




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Five further Covid-19 related deaths recorded in Northern Ireland

A total of 30,613 individuals have now been tested for the virus




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WKSC/Chicago's #TipWithKiss Helps Bartenders & Hospitality Workers

iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WKSC (KISS 1035)/CHICAGO is rolling out the red carpet for the thousands of bartenders and servers who are sidelined with no work due to COVID-19 impacting their businesses … more




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WNFN/Nashville Rebrands As Hot 106.7

MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS' Top 40 WNFN (i106.7)/NASHVILLE is rebranding as HOT 106.7. OM BARBARA BRIDGES said, "We couldn't be more excited to launch the HOT brand in NASHVILLE! … more




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Natalia Damini Does An IG Live For WAKS (96.5 Kiss FM)/Cleveland, Tomorrow At 2p (ET)

CONCORE ENTERTAINMENT star NATALIA DAMINI will perform her new hit PACEMAKER (f/ PETEY PABLO) on an IG LIVE TOMORROW with iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WAKS (96.5 KISS FM)/CLEVELAND at 2p (ET) for the … more




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WXKB/Ft. Myers' Big Mama & The Wild Bunch Take It To The Streets

As traditional birthday, graduation and other events continue to be scaled back and dramatically reconfigured due to social distancing rules, BEASLEY MEDIA GROUP Top 40 WXKB (B103.9)/FT. … more




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KLLY (Energy 95.3)/Bakersfield Promotes Erik Fox To PD

ALPHA MEDIA has promoted ERIK FOX to PD for Top 40 KLLY (ENERGY 95.3)/BAKERSFIELD. ERIC is heard as the PM drive talent and has also held the position of MD for the station. ERIK commented, … more




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'THEjoeSHOW' Will Do Wakeups At WFLZ/Tampa

iHEARMEDIA Top 40 WFLZ (933 FLZ)/TAMPA has announced that the “THEjoeSHOW” will now helm mornings, replace THE KANE SHOW, beginning JUNE 1st. “THEjoeSHOW,” is hosted … more




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SupeRadio’s ‘Most Requested Live With Romeo’ Celebrating 10 Years

SUPERADIO's syndicated Top 40 show “MOST REQUESTED LIVE WITH ROMEO” is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary. The global multiple platform interactive program airs … more




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Former San Diego Morning Host Steve Kramer Raises Funds To Feed Third Shift Workers During Pandemic

Former iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KHTS (CHANNEL 933)/SAN DIEGO morning co-host STEVE KRAMER, now hosting his "CERTIFIED MAMA'S BOY" podcast, raised over $6000 to feed third shift … more




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KDLW (Z106.3)/Albuquerque Pulls Cinco De Mayo Flip

VANGUARD Top 40/Mainstream KDLW (Z106.3)/ALBUQUERQUE has flipped to Regional Mexican. The station had been stunting since yesterday (5/4) promoting a CINCO DE MAYO flip. … more




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KAOX/Idaho Falls Flipping To News-Talk With Neal & Julie

SANDHILL MEDIA Top 40 KAOX (NOW 107.9)/SHELLEY-IDAHO FALLS, ID will flip to News-Talk as "NEWSTALK 107.9" with former RICH BROADCASTING News-Talk KID-A-KIDG-KIDJ/IDAHO FALLS morning … more




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KHTS (Channel 933)/San Diego Delivers PPE On National Nurses Day

iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 KHTS (CHANNEL 933)/SAN DIEGO has coordinated a 'Make Happiness Happen' campaign, collecting donations from listeners in order to purchase personal protection … more




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Natalia Damini Did An IG Live For WAKS (96.5 Kiss FM)/Cleveland, As Part Of The Social Kisstance Series

CONCORE ENTERTAINMENT star NATALIA DAMINI performed her new hit PACEMAKER (f/ PETEY PABLO) on an IG LIVE this past TUESDAY (NET NEWS 5/4) with iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WAKS (96.5 KISS … more




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Video: Typhoon jets fly over Belfast to mark VE Day

One of the jets dipped its wings in salute




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How do the UK nations differ over easing lockdown?

The four parts of the UK could now move at ‘different speeds’ in adapting their Coronavirus restrictions




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How to see Starlink satellites over Northern Ireland tonight

Weather permitting, the string of satellites will be quite the sight over Northern Ireland's night sky




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Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82

"A remarkably independent, principled woman with a vivacious sense of humour and a huge passion for life."




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Breakdown of Covid-19 cases across Northern Ireland

A further five deaths were recorded on Friday




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Shop workers facing increasing threats during Covid-19 pandemic

Calls have been made for a zero tolerance policy against threats in essential stores




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NI mum opens up about battle with post-natal depression

The young mum who is pregnant with her second child has hailed a local group who helped her through the tough time




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Mum whose tot has CF 'delighted' with EU first on treatment drug

Kalydeco is the first medicine in Europe to treat the underlying cause of the disease




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Belfast grandmother who beat Covid-19 to celebrate 100th birthday next week

Margaret Ethel Sinclair, 99, will turn 100-year-old on May 13




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US firm threatens Belfast cuts amid Covid-19 pandemic, union says

"The threat to these workers' livelihoods is the height of corporate greed" says Unite




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West Belfast lad cycling round Falls Park every day to raise money for hospice

Rossa Doherty asked his mummy what he could do to help after seeing




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Journalists at two Belfast newspapers threatened by loyalists

Both newspapers are owned by Independent News and Media (INM)




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Stinger used to stop car in dramatic police chase through Co Antrim

The car chase unfolded in the early hours of Saturday morning