I’ve been helping Mister BS build a classroom library. I recently snagged a copy of Ellen Hopkin’s Crank at the Friends of the Library book sale for him, and his students have loved it and are asking for more books like it. I’ve also had a couple of readers in the library ask the question,… Continue reading If You Like Ellen Hopkins…
Tag: readers’ advisory
Roundup: New LGBTQ YA Fiction, Dystopian YA Romance, and Book Clubs
I haven’t had much time for blogging here, but I thought I’d share what I’ve recently written for other spots around the bookish corners of the internet. New and Forthcoming LGBTQ YA Fiction at YALSA’s The Hub I’m always excited to see more LGBTQ YA, and these are six titles I’m really excited about or have… Continue reading Roundup: New LGBTQ YA Fiction, Dystopian YA Romance, and Book Clubs
Like, Try, Why: Short Story Collections
I’ve started making readers’ advisory graphics for the library again now that we’re trying to get back into a routine after the move. We’ve also done some rebranding, and I’m going to start making graphics for children and adult titles, in addition to the teen ones I’ve been doing. I’ve also made an easy to… Continue reading Like, Try, Why: Short Story Collections
15 Young Adult Novels for Fans of IF I STAY by Gayle Forman
Looking for books to read after finishing If I Stay and Where She Went by Gayle Forman, or looking for books to read after seeing the If I Stay movie? This is the list of young adult fiction I think will resonate with fans of this moving and emotionally intense story. The books on this… Continue reading 15 Young Adult Novels for Fans of IF I STAY by Gayle Forman
Social Media and Readers’ Advisory: Tumblr
Today I’m in Kansas City at a MALA workshop talking about my favorite things: cats, books, libraries, and tumblr. You can find the slides and additional information from the half day workshop at Kaite Stover’s wiki, but here’s the outline and lots of links to accompany my talk. You can also view my slides in… Continue reading Social Media and Readers’ Advisory: Tumblr
wrapped up in books 