Watch the 2026 Youth Media Awards LIVE!

We’ve waited long enough. Bring on the Caldecott. Bring on the Newbery.

It’s time to once again use my favorite poorly photoshopped creative commons-licensed image of all time to signal the coming of the ALA Youth Media Awards webcast.

A photo that is not of me, but one that represents a vibe I only wish I could convey:

You can watch the announcements of the 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, and many more from the comfort of your own (possibly obsolete) computer. Here’s the info from ALA:

The 2026 Youth Media Awards will be held on Monday, January 26 beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The announcement will take place at the Hilton Chicago hotel (720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605). The event will be free and open to the public, but registration will be required for in-person attendance. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 21.

The announcement will also be live streamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page. No registration is required to view the livestream.

(Top Image: ‘Me back in 1984 with my Commodore Vic 20‘ http://www.flickr.com/photos/27315689@N00/459020985)

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