Dear Librarians: This special newsletter is designed to help you share resources with your patrons at home. Send it along or share the elements with the community you serve.
Crafting has seemingly been around forever, but now more than ever, these creative outlets have taken on new importance in people's lives. Here are some resources that will help you get started on a craft.
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Daniel Silva (Harper), is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
Hand these picture books, nonfiction, and transitional titles to children looking forward to Shark Week, or to those who enjoy all things shark-related.
Bullies. We've gathered new books and old, in an attempt to equip children for a perennial troublemaker who, adults know, shows up outside of childhood as well.
With her graphic memoir Messy Roots, Laura Gao followed an unconventional publishing path from viral tweet to indie bestseller. She illustrates her path to publication in this SLJ-original comic.
Amid continued attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, an ALA Annual panel of library leaders offered advice on how to create an inclusive and safe space for staff and patrons, as well as handle angry patrons or threats to the library and staff.