With so much to keep them occupied - computers, videogames and their busy social lives - there's a common belief that young adults are reading less than ever - if at all!  Information released by the Association of American Publishers gives hard evidence that this is not the case.  Not only are teens still reading, sales growth in the children/young adult sector outpaced that of the adult market. 

From January 2011 to January 2012, where adult books sales across formats increased…

Early birds, the worm has arrived!

Registration is open for the 2012 symposium! Read the preliminary program (PDF), read descriptions of our programs and presentations, and register today! Early bird rates apply through Sept.…

We're getting closer to our symposium! We've now posted details on booking your hotel room and ground transportation.

Rooms at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch cost $105 per night. Find out how you can book your room on the Hotel page.

Symposium attendees will enjoy a special rate on the Go Best Express shuttle to and from the airport and discounts on rental cars from Hertz. Learn…

I found out about YALSA while looking for Library Media Certification programs on the ALA website. The symposium sounded exactly what I'd like to be a part of, and to my delight it's being held in my hometown in November! I can't wait to get more involved! If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know!

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Just over 13 months to go and I have already started counting down to the next YA Lit Symposium!  I don't know about the rest of you, but this conference is the highlight of my year.  I have been there from the beginning, In 2008, I was moved by Gene Yang talking about how comics are a partnership between the reader and writer.  In 2010, I was verkept as I listened to Ellen Hopkins talk about the letters she gets from readers every day.  And I can't wait to find out what wonderful memories I…