2021 ALA Youth Media AwardsJanuary 29, 2021-2021 ALA YMA Young Adult Award and Honor Books The American Library Association (ALA) recently announced the 2021 Youth Media Award winners at its annual midwinter conference. These awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards,…
What to Read Next: The Classics RemixedJanuary 7, 2021-Scavenge the Stars by Tara Sim (The Count of Monte Cristo) When Amaya rescues a mysterious stranger from drowning, she fears her rash actions have earned her a longer sentence on the debtor ship where she’s been held captive for…
Quiz: Guess the Book by Boring DescriptionsJanuary 7, 2021-Can you recognize the basic elements of books you love—with the awe-inspiring epicness removed? Give this quiz a try – good luck guessing your favorite novels based on the most boring description possible!
What to Read Next: Shakespeare in YADecember 14, 2020-As I Descended by Robin Talley (“Macbeth”) Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school’s ultimate power couple—even if no one knows it but them. Only one thing stands between them and their perfect future: campus superstar Delilah Dufrey. What…
Quiz: Can You Guess the Book Based on a Small Snippet of Its Cover?November 10, 2020-There are so many books out there, but there are a few that are so iconic that everyone—even non-readers—can recognize! As much as it is a testament to the book and story itself, it’s also a testament to the time…
What to Read Next: YA HorrorOctober 14, 2020-Blood Countess by Lana Popovic In 16th century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid. She receives…
Give these Digital Escape Rooms a try!April 9, 2020-Think outside the box to solve a series of puzzles and complete the story! Ketterdam Heist: A Six of Crows Digital Escape Room Created by Abigail Hsu, Young Adult Librarian at Morristown & Morris Township Library You have been given…
Happy International Children’s Book Day!April 2, 2020-International Children’s Book Day was founded in 1967 on Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, April 2. The holiday celebrates a love of reading and promotes youth literacy around the world. The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative (GLLI) has announced the winners for…
Resources for EducatorsMarch 27, 2020-Updated 5/7/20 We will be updating this post regularly as new resources become available that may be of use to educators, including those parents who have recently had to take on the role of educator in their own home.…
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Resources for Educators March 27, 2020 - Updated 5/7/20 We will be updating this post regularly as new resources become available that may be of use to educators, including those parents who have recently had to take on the role of educator in their own home.…