See and Be Seen Teenagers don’t always notice what’s right in front of them. In my high school library few students take the time to look through the shelves when they need a book. I’m always happy to guide individuals… Read More ›
Collection Development
Top 10 New Non-Fiction Must-Read Books for High School Students
Reading has always been a vital part of life, but for teens it can be especially beneficial. Nonfiction books can provide teens with the opportunity to learn more about the world around them. They can be an excellent way for… Read More ›
Popular Verse Poetry For Teens
Verse poetry novels cover a wide variety of topics, are a unique reading format, and can be engaging for more reluctant readers. Over the past few years there has been a rise in the amount of really great verse poetry… Read More ›
Self Reflection on Soft Censorship
As attacks on libraries (and librarians) have escalated recently, it has become apparent that the threat of soft- (or self-) censorship is potentially more a threat to collections for our youth than official book challenges. We encourage youth services librarians… Read More ›
5 Spring Cleaning Tips For Your Collection
The season for spring cleaning is upon us. Our school library collections are no exception, we need to clear out and clean up each year to make way for the new. Below are 5 weeding and collection cleaning tips that… Read More ›
How to Spot a High-Quality Ethnic Studies Resource: Three Key Features
[SPONSORED CONTENT] Ethnic Studies is no longer exclusive to colleges and universities—it’s a quickly growing field of study in K-12 education. As of 2021, nine states had passed legislation supporting the adoption of diverse coursework in public schools[1], with California… Read More ›
Two Novels About Librarians Fighting Censorship
Like most librarians, I’m a reader, especially when I need an escape from reality. One of my consistent responses to stress is to lose myself in a good book because the world of fiction is often more pleasant than the… Read More ›
A New Year, A Delightful New Book
A new year means lots of new books! Here’s one title I read an advance copy of in 2022 and loved. I’m looking forward to promoting it to students and teachers in 2023. The Davenports by Krystal Marquis, Dial Books,… Read More ›
Genrify your Catalog, not your Collection!
I still recall with a shudder the second school library I worked at in NYC: a small, cramped space that needed to be weeded, a large circulation desk taking up valuable real estate in a 500 square-foot room, and worst… Read More ›
New In November: Two YA Titles You Don’t Want To Miss
One of the professional goals I set for myself this year is to do a better job of keeping up with new book releases. To help me do that, I registered for a NetGalley account and use it to read… Read More ›