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Latino Heritage Month Children's Books: Reflections
Latino Heritage Month Children's Books: Reflections
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The 2026 CLCSC Award Winners
The 2026 CLCSC Award Winners

Join the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC) in congratulating the 2026 CLCSC Award Winners.

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Meet: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - A Community for KidLit Creators
Meet: The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators - A Community for KidLit Creators
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Southern California Creator Spotlight : Nydia Armendia-Sánchez
Southern California Creator Spotlight : Nydia Armendia-Sánchez
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Southern California Literature Highlight - ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
Southern California Literature Highlight - ALA Youth Media Awards 2026
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Introducing the Recipient of the 2025 Caroline Gill Award for Exceptional Volunteer Service!
Introducing the Recipient of the 2025 Caroline Gill Award for Exceptional Volunteer Service!
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Southern California Creator Spotlight : Author Dara Henry
Southern California Creator Spotlight : Author Dara Henry
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The 2025 CLCSC Award Winners
The 2025 CLCSC Award Winners

Join the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC) in congratulating the 2025 CLCSC Award Winners.

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The 2025 CLCSC List
The 2025 CLCSC List
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Sally J. Pla, Nervous System Regulation, and Me
Sally J. Pla, Nervous System Regulation, and Me
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The Luminary Shines at Santa Monica Public Library
The Luminary Shines at Santa Monica Public Library
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The 2024 CLCSC Award Winners
The 2024 CLCSC Award Winners

Join the Children’s Literature Council of Southern California (CLCSC) in congratulating the 2024 CLCSC Award Winners.

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Upcoming Programs
2026 CLCSC Awards Ceremony
Nov 14
2026 CLCSC Awards Ceremony

The 2026 Children’s Literature of Southern California Awards Ceremony will be held on November 14th from 11 AM to 1 PM at The Lodge at Sierra Madre

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