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Self-care is never selfishBy the LJ and SLJ editorsAs the pandemic stretches on, so many of us are experiencing burnout and fatigue. While humans are equipped to handle short periods of high stress, long-term crises can wreck havoc on our systems, causing negative psychological, emotional, and physical responses. There is no simple cure, but taking the time to focus on one's own mental and physical well-being is crucial. This week we offer some tips and resources for self-care. For book lovers, one silver lining of this oh-so-strange season is the number of high-profile titles that moved from spring to fall 2020 and winter 2021. We highlight some of the most anticipated titles and our editors' top picks. |
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 Self-Care for Stressful Times By Melanie Kletter The events of 2020 have brought on new levels of stress and anxiety for many of us. Here are some tips to help you take care of your mental and physical well-being. |
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 If You're Listening: YA Read-Alouds Online By Katy Hershberger Read-alouds are usually the domain of picture books, but teens also enjoy being read to, and audiobooks are popular among all ages. Here are some read-aloud videos of YA titles—classic, new, and upcoming books—from publishers, authors, and librarians. |
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 Virtual Events Calendar | SLJ’s Roundup of Weekly Book-ish Things By Kimberly Olson Fakih Until August 31, in honor of Ashley Bryan's 97th birthday, children can check out free activities at the Beautiful Blackbird Children's Book Festival. Jason Reynolds continues to drop new video episodes of “Write. Right. Rite.” Take a look at these and other virtual book events for kids and teens. |
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