A look back in history to how YA librarians and libraries helped create the young adult category of books for teens. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
[ Book Riot | 2020-08-31 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown has launched a personalised book recommendation service on its social media channels. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-27 03:26:31 UTC ]
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Début author Holly Jackson is up against heavyweight names, including Malorie Blackman and Frances Hardinge, on the shortlist for the YA Book Prize 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 22:04:36 UTC ]
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Body positivity campaigner and influencer Megan Crabbe and the inaugural Children’s Laureate Wales, Eloise Williams, are among the judges for the 2020 YA Book Prize, which reveals its shortlist later today (Thursday 26th March). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 18:44:12 UTC ]
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We all need a break from reality. Many of us are understandably looking for an escape these days, amid the constant onslaught of coronavirus headlines and updates. A good book can help, as long as it isn’t about pandemics. Or a dystopian future. Or being stuck inside for weeks on end.Read Full... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-03-25 11:30:44 UTC ]
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Let's face it: with the COVID-19 pandemic creating chaos, you're probably looking for something, anything to shut out the outside world and help you relax. Thankfully, you might have an option if you happen to have an Oculus VR headset. Lighthaus h... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2020-03-21 03:27:00 UTC ]
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Fewer and fewer people identify as religious in the traditional sense, but unconventional spiritual practices are on the rise, as evidenced by several new books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-help books should be helpful, but bestsellers tend to offer humor too. Here are five tips for adding humor to a self-help book. The post 5 Tips for Adding Humor to a Self-Help Book by Amy Fish appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-17 17:22:33 UTC ]
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The Telegraph Sports Book Awards has announced a new prize for children’s titles and made the National Literacy Trust its charity partner for 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-18 15:25:53 UTC ]
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Walk into a contemporary bookstore and self-help manuals are likely to be among the first books you’ll see. In my local Barnes & Noble, a “self-improvement” section is featured in the vestibule, luring customers before they even open the store’s main doors. Inside the store, the boundary... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-01-29 09:49:07 UTC ]
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A proposed law in Missouri would fine, and possibly jail, librarians who provide books to children that a parental board deemed inappropriate, a policy so extreme that it has attracted national attention. House Bill 2044, or “the Parental Oversight of Public Libraries Act,” introduced by... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-01-16 16:35:23 UTC ]
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On the heels of the hygge craze, a rush of new books delve into fika, ichigo ichie and other lessons from around the globe. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-01-15 14:00:00 UTC ]
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These 2020 YA book covers showcase disability representation -- and may be the start of the sea change we need. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-01-13 11:37:47 UTC ]
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With a total purse of £60,000 (US$79,000), the Costa Book Awards' first winners are in the five categories. One of this group will be named the overall winner on January 28. The post Costa Book Awards Names Its 2019 Category Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-01-06 19:30:25 UTC ]
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As librarians gather in Philadelphia for the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the future of digital content in libraries remains uncertain. Librarians must stay engaged. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Read Harder Challenge participants, and anyone looking for broader reading horizons, we've got your recommendations for the YA nonfiction book task. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-04 11:32:54 UTC ]
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Take a look at some of the most exciting YA paperbacks hitting shelves this winter. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-12-02 11:40:43 UTC ]
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A daily roundup of the most interesting and awesome bookish links from around the web! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-26 11:30:58 UTC ]
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The organizing guru talks about her latest book, “Kiki & Jax,” a picture book with a familiar message. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-04 14:15:00 UTC ]
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‘Please Don’t Eat Me,’ ‘The Poison Eaters,’ ‘Fight for the Forest’ and ‘Look Both Ways’ Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-21 23:13:39 UTC ]
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Many parents want their kids to be bilingual but don’t have the tools to teach them. Enter Habbi Habbi, a platform that makes learning new languages fun. My 3-year-old has been playing in her room by herself for an hour. I’m beginning to worry she is up to no good: Is she “decorating” her walls... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-10-03 10:00:03 UTC ]
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