What luck when a friend asked me for picture books tips for family readings with two different aged children. With no child in sight and very few guidelines, I had a realization.
Category: Blogger Erika Hogan
Happy Dogust! Found Family and Shelter Dog Stories
August is National Dog Month! That’s right, Dogust lasts all month long. Here are some quick program and story tips to get libraries in on the tail wagging good vibes.
ALSC & YALSA: Reflections on Reunification
There are lots of great articles and resources available about the reunification of ALSC & YALSA that are keeping members informed about the process, plans, and anticipated changes. From committee changes and bylaws to member engagement, I’m grateful for the timely updates and conversation.
Hi, I’m New Here
New kid. Outsider. For young people who may feel like they have a foot in two worlds, such familiar social emotional themes touch on experiences that resonate with all kind of youth. That’s why they continue to be popular! With July 4 on the horizon, summer is a great time to honor the many kinds of journeys families take to the United States. Sharing stories opens doors!
Confessions of a Second Career Youth Librarian
From college interns to volunteers and young patrons, you work with all kinds of people all the time. You (capital L!) LOVE your job. Bursting with enthusiasm, you want to recruit folks into youth librarianship, but you’re not sure how. Here are six indicators the person you’re talking to may be a youth librarian in the making. Your mission: talk to them about librarianship before they find another path!
April Showers Bring Poetry
April is National Poetry Month, and I, too, like it! From picture books with poems to novels in verse for middle grade readers and fun activities, there are so many ways to involve poetry in library plans.
March! Women in History
March is Women’s History Month! ALSC bloggers have highlighted trailblazing women and picture books, and there are plenty of materials to explore. From winning the right to vote in the U.S. or honoring women who led the way as firsts in their fields, here are a few more resources and book tips to make history come alive.
Black History: Titles and Resources
Black History is U.S. history! That’s true all year long, and Black History Month offers a time to curate displays, activities, and events that engage families and young learners. From picture book bios to graphic novels, here are five titles that bring Black History Month to life for library patrons of all ages.