The ‘GLLI’ Translated YA Book Prize Announces 2021 Brazilian Co-Winners

The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative names two winners for 2021, both translated from Brazilian Portuguese by Larissa Helena. The post The ‘GLLI’ Translated YA Book Prize Announces 2021 Brazilian Co-Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-07 07:20:38 UTC ]

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Lumberjanes: Looking Back 10 Years

It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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New YA Book Releases This Week, April 16, 2025

The new releases include a West African fantasy, a luscious and queer Latine romance, and a contemporary autistic and Black story. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Climate Action in Classrooms and Libraries

We spoke with three teachers and librarians who are encouraging their students and patrons to join the fight to protect the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New YA Book Releases This Week, April 9, 2025

This week's new YA book releases lean into nerdiness and queer romance. Dive on into some excellent reads. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-09 12:30:00 UTC ]
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A History and Future of School Librarianship

Where and when did school librarianship begin? A look at the growth, development, and challenges faced by school libraries through American history. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
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ALA Releases Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024

In its annual State of America's Libraries report, the American Library Association found that George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue was the most challenged book of last year, among other titles largely by and about LGBTQ+ persons and people of color. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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National Library Week 2025 Emphasizes the Draw of Libraries

Amidst turmoil, the American Library Association is marking National Library Week April 6-12 with the tagline “Drawn to the Library,” which emphasizes the essential role libraries play in American life. This year’s honorary cochairs are Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The think tank quietly influencing New York’s top officials

Two years ago, newly pregnant and fleeing a violent partner, Briana Drummer left her life behind and checked into a family shelter. There, feeling overwhelmed, she spotted “a big, bright poster” advertising CUNY Reconnect, a program that allows adults with partial college credit to finish their... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2025-04-03 09:48:13 UTC ]
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Publishers Ask Congress to Defend Libraries as Federal Library Grant Funding Ends

Four of the Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress on April 3 expressing “deep concern” for the nation’s libraries following a week of unprecedented turmoil orchestrated by the Trump administration at the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ohio’s Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms

Ohio House Republicans would require libraries remove LGBTQ+ books from sight of those under 18 while also slashing $100 in public library funding. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-02 15:50:00 UTC ]
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New YA Book Releases This Week, April 2, 2025

From a gay take on Emma to a work of horror in translation from Norway, dive into this week's new YA book releases in hardcover and paperback. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-02 12:45:00 UTC ]
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The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2025-04-01 16:29:52 UTC ]
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Election for New York City’s money manager is a battle of the boroughs

Overshadowed by the drama-filled mayoral race, a quietly competitive contest is brewing between the candidates vying to become New York City comptroller: the city’s top watchdog and fiscal officer, charged with auditing its multibillion-dollar budget, scrutinizing mayoral agencies and stewarding... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2025-03-27 19:48:06 UTC ]
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New YA Book Releases This Week, March 26, 2025

Two new dark academia stories, a story of rage, and more of this week's new YA book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-03-26 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2025-03-20 12:49:52 UTC ]
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Trump is attacking libraries and museums in every state. Here are 3 things you can do to help communities fight back

An executive order slashes much-needed federal funding for these services, but you can aid the effort to save them by signing a petition or joining a protest. On Friday, President Donald Trump issued yet another executive order aimed at gutting our federal agencies in the name of fiscal... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-03-18 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump is trying to destroy libraries.

Image from the New York Public Libraries Digital Collections The hogmen and shock troops of the Trump-Musk administration have gone after another essential and beloved mainstay of public life: libraries. Trump signed a broad executive order last Friday that puts libraries in existential danger... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-03-18 16:54:24 UTC ]
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'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2025-03-18 01:41:07 UTC ]
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New YA Book Releases This Week, March 12, 2025

One of my favorite things about Groundhog Lore—that is, the part about whether or not the marmot sees his shadow ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America

OverDrive will distribute Podium's audiobooks to libraries and schools outside of the United States and Canada. The post OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-07 14:40:34 UTC ]
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