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Armchair Travel
By LJ and SLJ editors
Navigating the new leisure landscape is made a little easier with the idea of the staycation. Also known as the holistay, this allows us to have the illusion of a holiday without really leaving our comfort perimeter. We offer tips for getting started, especially in the wak of a busy fall season.
image Family-Friendly Staycation and Holistay Options
By Jennifer Dayton
As the pandemic continues, we're all missing the events and experiences that made travel so appealing. The following sites can help you explore options with ease.
image Embracing The Season: Making The Most of Fall
By Melanie Kletter
The weather is getting crisper, pumpkins are out, and leaves are turning beautiful colors. Autumn is here, and it's a great time to indulge in some fun fall activities. 
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image Frightful Fun: Halloween Podcasts For Middle Schoolers
By Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers
As Halloween creeps up, these five audio dramas deliver chills and thrills. 
image Joy Harjo's Memoir Poet Warrior, and Other Exceptional Titles
By LJ Reviews
Essential titles reviewed in the September 2021 issue, spanning mystery, SF/fantasy, arts and humanities, social sciences, reference, audiobooks, and more.
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image 52 Standout Titles From John Lewis, Samira Ahmed, and More
By SLJ Reviews
We feature John Lewis's follow-up to the March trilogy, Samira Ahmed's middle grade debut shines, and two nonfiction titles discuss Charles Dickens.
 
image Books To Share During Deaf Awareness Month
By Ann Clare LeZotte
We highlight several resources that feature characters who are D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Deaf-Blind.
image 20+ Resources on Embracing Aging & Living a Fuller Life
By Elizabeth J. Eastwood
Build your library's collection of resources about aging with this list, including popular science titles, memoirs, sociological studies, reference books, and podcasts.
 
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image Science For Non-Scientists: 25+ Essential Books
By Cate Schneiderman
Build collections that support the scientific inquiries of non-scientists, with titles that will hold the interest of the layperson without sacrificing nuance or accuracy.
image The Sky's Not The Limit: 20+ Books on Space Exploration
By Donna Marie Smith
These resources present the work of scientists, philosophers, and writers who pondered what it would be like to travel to the moon and other planets.
image Digital Escape Rooms For The Entire Family
By Melanie Kletter
We have rounded up interesting and innovative options that feature well-known characters and incorporate beloved video games.

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