''Voice of Youth Advocates'' (''VOYA'') is a bimonthly

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that provides

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s and information for librarians with a focus on

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materials.

History and profile

''VOYA'' was established in 1978. The founders are Dorothy Broderick and Mary K. Chelton. The magazine is published by E L Kurdyla Publishing and has its headquarters in

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. Kurdyla acquired ''VOYA'' from

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in 2010. The magazine includes reviews of

and

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. It also contributes to the awards, grants and scholarships program of the

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