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Winners of the First Annual VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award Announced

In 2015, the Virginia Library Association Diversity & Inclusion Forum developed a new endeavor, the VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award. The GNDA celebrates diversity captured within the pages of graphic novels. Ten publishers submitted 22 titles (published in 2015) in two categories: Adult and Youth. The Forum is proud to announce the winners and honor books selected for the 2015 award.

The winners of each title will receive $500 from the VLA Diversity and Inclusion Forum, and will be recognized at the 25th Annual Scholarship and Awards Banquet at the VLA Annual Conference on October 26 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Tickets are $55 if purchased before October 12. Click here for more information.

Download the complete list of winners in PDF format. You can also download the award brochure here.

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2016 VLA Conference Stipend: Enter by September 8

The Fundraising/Development Committee of the Virginia Library Association is pleased to offer 15 stipends at $100 each for attendees of this years' VLA Annual Conference, October 26-28, 2016 at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA. Please enter your information by Thursday, September 8. Fifteen winners will be chosen randomly and will be notified by Wednesday, September 14. Your street address is required so that a check may be mailed to you. Best of luck!

Enter the raffle today! 2016 VLA Conference Stipend Drawing

 

Questions? Please contact VLA Executive Director, Lisa R. Varga at [email protected] or 757-689-0594

 

In response to recent comments raised by the Chesterfield Observer, the Virginia Library Association affirms the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, which is based upon rights guaranteed in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

  • We believe these comments, including the call for dismissal of school librarians who had produced summer reading lists with a variety of books from which students could choose, a few being cited in the piece as inappropriate reading for students, reflect a misunderstanding of the role of librarians.
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VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award 2016

The Diversity & Inclusion Forum of the Virginia Library Association is now accepting nominations for the second annual VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Award. Any English language comic book or graphic novel, stand-alone or series story arc, published in the United States in 2016 is eligible for nomination by the publisher. Diversity must be featured in the character(s) and storyline. Cash awards will be given to the winner of the youth category (ages 6-17) & the winner of the adult category (ages 18-up). For more details and to print out a nomination form, see below. Deadline for entries is January 31, 2017.

VLA Graphic Novel Diversity Awards

Embracing Diversity

Although the 2015 winner will be announced in October 2016, the Diversity & Inclusion Forum of the Virginia Library Association is accepting nominations for their award to honor graphic novels and comic books that feature diversity in character or storyline. This award is open to any graphic novel in print, published in 2016.

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VLA Annual Conference: Early Bird Registration ends 11:59 pm July 15

 

Registration for VLA's Annual Conference is now open. Please join us October 26-28 at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA. If you are one of the more than 200 people who have already registered, thank you!

DETAILS/PRICING: Download our Early Bird Conference Program Flyer

TO REGISTER:  http://tinyurl.com/2016VLA Early bird pricing available now through July 15 at 11:59 pm. ALL registrations MUST be submitted online. This includes those being paid by organizational check and purchase order. (Registration tip: you will need to log in to your VLA member account to register. The login page includes a "forgot my username/password" feature.)

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