Excitement is in the air as many of us slowly start to adjust to our new normal. It is summer reading season for most, and since many of us sat out last year, we are upping our game to welcome families back into the library, but as you do so, make sure you can target reluctant tween readers in the process. Being a tween already has many uncertainties, but things are even harder to navigate amid the pandemic, especially for reluctant readers. But libraries can help! To get these young tweens interested in reading, librarians need a hook. These hooks can be as simple as sports, video games, or even popular T.V. shows. For the past few weeks, I have been working on booklist bookmarks that tweens can pick up during the summer. I have also created a reader’s advisory sheet for tweens and families to pick up to get...
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The Enid Blyton Society was formed in early 1995 and its aim is to provide a focal point for collectors and enthusiasts of Enid Blyton through its magazine, The Enid Blyton Society Journal, its annual Enid Blyton Day, and its website.
SKS - Bookstore
SKS - Bookstore
Another book that reminds us to slow down, and appreciate the simple things in life. Beautiful illustrations!
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Zdzislaw Witwicki is a Painter and Illustrator. Born in 1921, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. After the war he became editor of a graphic arts and publishing company whilst still illustrating. One of the originators of the Polish School of Illustration. He has created about 70 books. One of the most recognizable figures drawn is…
When I see beginning writers trying to wrangle two (or more) protagonists, first I frown. Soon after, I mostly cringe. Yet, some of the greatest movies have two protagonists who go through a journey in tandem: Thelma & Louise, Butch & Sundance, Woody and Buzz. This however, doesn't mean you should try it in your…
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THE TURNKEY OF HIGHGATE CEMETERY is full of excitement, supernatural mystery, and great characters. I definitely recommend it!
