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.
Looking for ways to celebrate Pride Month outside of the parade? Many institutions and organizations have made their projects and collections accessible online, so readers can brush up on their knowledge of queer history. Alternatively, there’s an array of films and books that cover topics ranging from the origin of Pride Month to personal queer histories. With this list, readers can discover history that may be new to them in the comfort of their homes.
By Lesa Holstine, Jennifer Winberry, Neal Wyatt, and Alison Zaya
The Woman in the Library, by Sulari Gentill (Poisoned Pen; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week (6/6/22). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
SLJ shares an exclusive first look and cover reveal for An American Story by Kwame Alexander, which publishes in January 2023. Additionally, we chat with him about the inspiration for the book, his reaction to Dare Coulter’s art, and how he envisions the book’s use in classrooms and libraries.
These books were selected by LJ reviewers and editors as titles of particular note in the June 2022 issue of the magazine. Along with all the starred reviews in the June issue, these are essential titles to know, buy, suggest, and read.
Moving away from home can be so confusing and heartrending for young kids. These 10 titles celebrate changes in addresses while paying homage to the place that has been left behind.
A lot of returning faces are headed for the graphic novel shelves, but some of them may still be brand-new to your patrons. Our reviews evaluate each title on its own merits, including a verdict advising whether the title functions as a fresh start or is strictly a continuation.
These 15 titles represent some of the most practical, detailed, clear, critical, and diverse perspectives on picking, achieving, and living the dream that is higher education today.
