Spine Poetry: Week 3, So Springy!April 14, 2022-This third week of April has been marked with April showers and plenty of warmth. This week’s Spine Poetry fits the bill perfectly: “Spring, Weather, Coming on Strong, Sooner or Later.” Enjoy this weather and tune in for next week’s…
Spine Poetry: Opening Day!April 5, 2022-This week’s Spine Poetry is nothing short of a home run! “I Live for This! Opening Day, Peanuts and Crackerjack, The Game, Baseball.” Hopefully your Opening Day predictions come true! Let’s go!
Spine Poetry: Week OneApril 1, 2022-To kick off National Poetry Month, here’s a treat: Spine Poetry! A form of “found” poetry, the titles of these books are the pieces that create unique poems. “Poetry in Person, Bluestones and Salt Hay, Sugar and Sand, Honey and…
Books that Pair with Reading Snacks!March 3, 2022-From EpicReads: “Let us set the scene: You just got to book club. You have your book with you, obviously. That’s the most important thing. But what’s the second most important thing, the thing you’re looking for the second you…
Read-Alikes: HBO’s “Euphoria”February 8, 2022-From EpicReads: “If you’re someone who’s fallen in love with HBO’s Euphoria, you should know that you’re not alone. This Zendaya-led series has been a powerhouse in storytelling, acting, costume, and pretty much every other facet. It’s a messy teenage…
2022 ALA Youth Media AwardsJanuary 26, 2022-On Monday, January 24, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The…
What to Read Next: TIME Magazine’s 100 Best YA Books of All TimeAugust 18, 2021-TIME Magazine recently published a list of 100 books they consider to be the best young adult books of all time, spanning from the 1800s to recent years. How many have you read? Curious about how these particular books were…
Book Playlists: Firekeeper’s Daughter and The Sea is Salt and So Am IJune 17, 2021-Here’s a treat for readers who enjoy listening to music while reading: authors Angeline Boulley and Cassandra Hartt have shared specially crafted playlists to accompany their books, Firekeeper’s Daughter and The Sea is Salt and So Am I. Click the…
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 14, 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…