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 ›
Collection Development
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 ›
Re-imagined Classics for Your High School Library
As I read new young adult books this summer, I noticed a trend of re-imagined classics. While modern-day stories inspired by classics aren’t new, I can’t remember seeing so many of them at one time. Here are my reviews of… Read More ›
Hallway Conversations as Book Challenge Repellent, Part 2
Previously on “Hallway Conversations as Book Challenge Repellent”… Last month, I shared some topics that school librarians might want to discuss with colleagues, supervisors, administrators, and members of the school community ahead of any book challenges that might come their… Read More ›
Hallway Conversations as Book Challenge Repellent, Part 1
Laying the Groundwork Ahead of Book Challenges There is a lot of information about book challenges out there. I’m just one of several folks who have written about this in Knowledge Quest previously. Out in the wider world, there are… Read More ›
Genrefying the High School Library
Over the past few years, I’ve kept a few book carts at the front of my high school library for students’ convenience. Avid readers and curious students take note of the colorful displays as they enter the school library. Though… Read More ›
More True Crime Books for Teens
Back in 2019, I shared some recommendations for True Crime Books for Teens. Since then, the true crime genre has only continued to expand. We ALL watched Tiger King on Netflix during quarantine, and the onslaught of new true crime… Read More ›
Read & Relax: 5 YA Books To Read This Summer
We all need to take time for self care during the summer months. Time to recharge, regroup, and center before the next school year begins. All of us love books and love to read. That was probably the motivating factor… Read More ›
Four New Manga Titles to Add to Your 2022-23 Purchase Lists
There are a plethora of great manga titles being licensed nowadays, and keeping track can sometimes be daunting. Here are four recent and upcoming titles you won’t want to miss! Cat + Gamer Mangaka: Wataru Nadatani Translator: Zack Davisson… Read More ›
5 Picture Books to Honor Black Music Appreciation Month
Think of your favorite picture book about a Black musician. What do you love about the story? This month, honor Black Music Appreciation Month by sharing a favorite title. President Joe Biden proclaimed June 2022 as Black Music Appreciation Month…. Read More ›