One of the best things about conferences is that you have the opportunity to meet some of your favorite authors and get up close and personal. This year’s AASL National Conference will fulfill all your author groupie dreams with a… Read More ›
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So You Want to Publish a Book: An Interview with Denise Ditto-Satterfield
I love books and eventually I want to write a couple of them. Maybe I will get around to it when I retire. Recently, I was at an event and was sitting next to one of the most congenial people… Read More ›
What Do We Know about the Writing Process?
We all love books or we would not be in the library business. Unless we are authors, how often do we think about the actual writing process? What do the authors of our addiction go through to write books that… Read More ›
5 Authors Discuss Mental Illness in YA
An excellent panel on Mental Illness in YA at the 5th Annual SLJTeen Live! online conference this August 10 served as a reminder to continue to expand our collections to reflect a wide range of diverse experiences. These thoughtful… Read More ›
The Power of Connecting Students with Authors
In my world of libraries, books, and writing, authors are superstars. I’ve had the amazing opportunity to meet VIPs such as Jane Yolen, Kwame Alexander, Dan Santat, and many more. These are moments I’ll remember forever. Giving students an experience like… Read More ›
It Came Full Circle: Connecting with an Author Changed Everything
Have you ever had a lesson that just worked! A lesson that truly left its mark. I would like to say this happens all the time, but if I am honest with myself I think those really “special” lessons are… Read More ›