One of my favorite times of the year is the end-of-year book lists. Public libraries, journals, authors, publishing companies, educators—they are all posting their favorite books from the year. Are you a middle-grade librarian? There are lists just for the… Read More ›
Over the years my library’s graphic novel section has grown exponentially. What started as a few manga series collections has morphed into graphic novels from all genres and nonfiction areas. With all the growth and change it was time to… Read More ›
A light novel (ライトノベル) is a type of young adult novel in Japan that targets middle and high school students. Light novels are an interesting format, often packaged with manga illustrations. They are published at a fast and steady pace…. Read More ›
On November 2, 2021, I hosted a panel for New York City Department of Education’s Beyond Access Forum. This virtual conference is presented by the New York City School Library System, the Division of Instructional and Information Technology, the Division… Read More ›
I have a dedicated group of readers who come and see me three times a day to check out books. They’re there first thing in the morning, at lunch, and at the end of the day. Thanks to them, my… Read More ›
It doesn’t take much to make me happy, and one of the things that brings me great joy is helping students become avid readers. According to Vocabulary.com, “Avid usually means very eager or enthusiastic. If you’re an avid reader, it… Read More ›
If your library is anything like mine, manga accounts for a significant percentage of your circulation. The popularity and appeal of manga and anime only continues to grow and if they aren’t already, your students are likely to soon be… Read More ›
I must start by saying that I am a huge nerd. I’ve watched/read every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer; I dressed up as Princess Leia on Hoth for Halloween; I’ve attended multiple Comic Cons; and I even possess a… Read More ›