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Journals and E-Newsletters | YALSA Monographs

Do you have an idea for a publication relating to teens and libraries? Are you looking for a publisher? YALSA is interested! Submit your book proposal on line or get answers to commonly asked questions! If you have suggestions for a book or article but do not want to write it yourself, tell us about it here.

For complete details about publishing with YALSA, please view our Publications Manual or contact YALSA for more information.

Journals and E-Newsletters

Young Adult Library Services

YALS: Young Adult Library Services is the official journal of YALSA and is sent to each member as a benefit. It is also available by subscription to nonmembers. Each volume includes articles from the field about issues of interest to those working with teens, and comes out four times a year.

Questions about YALS' editorial content can be directed to Sarah Flowers, editor, at yalseditor@gmail.com. Questions about advertising can be directed to Bill Spilman, YALSA's ad rep, at bill@innovativemediasolutions.com. For more information, including submission guidelines and a rate card, visit YALS' webpage.

YALS is a 2008 APEX Awards honoree, receiving an Award of Excellence for magazines and journals over 32 pages.

YAttitudes: YALSA's E-Newsletter

YAttitudes is a quarterly e-newsletter for YALSA members, sent directly to YALSA member's email. YAttitudes is about YALSA and the people who keep it active, the members. YAttitudes offers information on YALSA news, its members, and committees. Contact YAttitudes editor Erin Downey Howerton at erindowney@gmail.com for more information.

YALSA Books

YALSA regularly publishes monographs on timely topics in young adult librarianship. See our full catalog. To place an order for any of our in-print titles, visit the ALA online store or call ALA Order Fulfillment at 1-800-545-2433 (ext. 7). For more information, contact Stephanie Kuenn, YALSA Communications Specialist, at skuenn@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2128.