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Congratulations to the 2026 Utah School Library Association (USLA) Award Honorees! 📚✨ The Utah School Library Association is proud to celebrate four extraordinary individuals whose leadership, dedication, and passion strengthen school libraries and inspire readers across the state: Thank you Read More ...
The Beehive Book Award is Utah’s children’s choice award administered by the Utah Library Association (ULA) and the Utah School Library Association (USLA). The award is given yearly to encourage Utah children and teens to become better acquainted with quality books Read More ...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Utah School Library Association (USLA) is proud to announce its headlining speakers for the upcoming Fall Conference, scheduled to take place on November 6, 2026. This year’s event will feature young adult and Newbery Read More ...
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The Utah School Library Association (USLA) is proud to announce its 2026 Fall Conference, a premier gathering for librarians, educators, and information professionals across the state. The event will take place on Friday, November 6, Read More ...
Is your school ready to host New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor winner Shannon Hale? As the current Utah Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Shannon is traveling the state to inspire the next generation of readers and writers. Read More ...
The Utah School Library Association (USLA) is pleased to announce that author Shannon Hale has been chosen by its membership to receive the Utah Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Medal. As the Utah Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Hale will Read More ...
The Utah School Library Association (USLA) is proud to announce its 2025 Legislative Partners, Representative Carol S. Moss and Senator Karen Kwan. This partnership highlights the unwavering support of these two legislators for the state's school libraries and their commitment Read More ...
Each year USLA proudly recognizes 3 outstanding Utah school employees who have contributed significant time and effort to their school libraries. Nominations open a few months before our annual conference and the award winners are recognized during the Conference. Teacher Read More ...
Selected public and school libraries will be awarded up to $3,000 to purchase current, high-quality and well-reviewed books for young adults and children. If you have questions about collection development, please contact Karen Liu at karenliu@utah.gov. TIMELINE APPLICATION PROCESS Please wait! Read More ...
“We’re Moving! We are excited to announce that the annual conference for USLA will be moving to the Fall of 2025. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend the conference on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Read More ...