As many readers know, the final issue of Children and Libraries (CAL) is coming out next month. ALSC will launch a new journal focused on library service to children and teens in 2028. In the meantime, the 2026-27 Division Journal Editorial Advisory Committee and ALSC staff will be considering options for sharing individual articles and columns during 2027.
Access to Past Issues
Archived issues of CAL, as well as The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults and Young Adult Library Services, are available. Bookmark this webpage for quick access to links to each publication’s archive – https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/journals
CAL Rewind
It’s been a while since our last Rewind on the blog. I especially enjoy sharing past committee columns here because they are usually a quick read AND value-packed. Perfect for a quick shot of professional development.
Check out the following columns on literacy strategies, the benefits of music activities, and library partnerships.
Stealthy Literacy Strategies (Fall 2026)
Kathleen McBroom, a past member of the former School-Age Programs and Services committee, shares easy, no-cost ideas for promoting reading skills, leading to increased engagement, deeper comprehension, and better readers. Readers’ advisory services are crucial, and this column introduces ways for library professionals to enhance and extend their efforts.
The Therapeutic Effects of Music and Rhythm Activities (Winter 2025)
Musical activities can play a transformative role in physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Betsy Diamant-Cohen and Lisa M. Sensale Yazdian share links to resources and research that address the benefits of music and rhythm activities, along with strategies for supporting skill development in storytimes and beyond.
Chatting about Partnerships (Fall 2025)
In spring 2025, the former Public Awareness and Advocacy (PAA) committee hosted a We Are ALSC Chat on Identifying Community Stakeholders and Forming Partnerships, focused on the 3 Fs: finding,
forming, and fostering partnerships. In this column, Soline Holmes and Anne Price give a recap of the Chat, including examples of successful partnerships from across the country.
Looking Ahead
What specific topics within library service to children, teens, and tweens would you like to see covered in future articles and columns from ALSC?
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