Youth Reception
Usually I rush back from ALA to my school, but this year I stayed for extra legislative meetings and was able to attend the joint youth reception sponsored by YALSA, ALSC and AASL. How exciting to attend a meeting with positive, excited people who have one important factor in common - our youth! We witnessed the hotel staff having to tear down a wall to expand our space for the many extra guests. I decided to mingle with other organization members rather than simply stay with the friends I already know from AASL. I met so many people who are passionate about providing visionary service to the youth of our nation. Many of the YALSA members were inspiring with their focus on using 2.0 technologies and gaming to provide an atmosphere of fun, inquiry, and collaborative exploration. Now is the time to be proud to serve the youth of our nation.
