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| August 21, 2017 | | This week, we span past and present—going back in time to revisit the works of Jane Austen, remember Martin Luther, and reminisce about books that have shaped our lives. We also remain firmly rooted in today: appreciating more mystery writers of color and the latest crop of memoirs. Of course, we would be remiss without mentioning the tragic events in Charlottesville. Our colleagues at SLJ have created helpful resources on how to talk to children and teens about social justice and equality. Lastly, today is eclipse day and we hope you’ll share your events and stories with us, even if it’s simply the number of people asking for eclipse glasses. |
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 Growing Up with Books By Barbara Hoffert Following The Book That Matters Most, about a reading group that discusses the books that shaped their lives, Ann Hood investigates the books that truly matter to her. |
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 The Latest in Spirituality & Religion By Sandra Collins and James Wetherbee Here are titles to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses as well as others from Christian, Buddhist, and Muslim perspectives. |
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 18th-Century Historical Fiction By Tina Panik and Cynthia Johnson A first historical novel that captivates on every level and a gripping psychological mystery—read about these upcoming books centering on the lives of women in the past. |
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 Celebrating Jane Austen | RA Crossroads By Neal Wyatt This year marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death in 1817. Indulge in books, TV shows, and films inspired by the works and life of the great novelist. |
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 Memoirs Marked by Loss By Rachael Dreyer and Liz French As summer winds down, we feel the passage of time more acutely. For some of this month’s memoirists, sorrow eases over time; for others, time is marked by loss. |
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 Emerging Mystery Writers of Color By Wilda Williams This year’s winner is Jessica Ellis Laine, whose novel-in-progress won the 2016 Mystery Writers of America-Midwest Hugh Holton Award. |
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 Cobra Art: An International Influence By Michael Dashkin Two titles introduce the work of Cobra (an acronym for the cities where the founding artists originated: Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam) to new readers. |
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 Resources that Support Antibias and Social Justice By Kiera Parrot In the wake of the tragic events in Charlottesville, VA, educators are grappling with how to address current events in the classroom and create space for meaningful discussions about racism, bigotry, and violence. |
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 Day of Dialog | Brooklyn Coinciding with Brooklyn Book Festival, this special-engagement event on September 15 will feature both Festival and metropolitan-area authors with panels modeled on Library Journal and School Library Journal’s long-running and annually sold-out Day of Dialog events. Get the inside scoop on the hottest new books—plus book giveaways and author signings! |
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 Job Zone utilizes unique job matching technology to help you find the perfect job (and employers find the perfect candidate), whether you’re actively seeking or just keeping an eye out for your possibilities. Log on today and check out our newest features, including automated job and candidate matches, and email alerts. JOB OF THE WEEK New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an Associate University Librarian for Digital Services |
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