If you work with kids, know any kids, or have left your house any time in the last six months, you have undoubtedly heard of KPop Demon Hunters. The popular Netflix film follows Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who make up the popular k-pop band HUNTR/X. Using the power of music, they protect the world from demons. At my library, kids ask for books about KPop Demon Hunters, just like they want books similar to Taylor Swift, Stranger Things, and other pop culture topics.
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Evaluating Books About Youth with Disabilities
Did you know that December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities? This observance was prompted by the United Nations beginning in 1992 to highlight and promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. As librarians, it is essential to highlight individuals with disabilities in our programs and our collections. However, it is also necessary to critically evaluate titles that are in your collection or that you are considering adding to the collection to ensure that they portray people with disabilities in an appropriate manner. Below, is a list of some ideas for evaluation from several different sources and further resources for deeper research.
Attending the 2025 National Book Festival
On Saturday, September 6th, thousands of Book Lovers from across our nation’s capital lined up to hear from their favorite authors at the 25th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. While some lined up for author book signings, others were excited to hear from what these artists had to say about their publications and the creation process. I was lucky enough to attend this year’s festival and below are the highlights of my experience!
My Favorite Back to School Middle Grade Novels!
As we approach Back to School season, there are plenty of picture books to help little ones transition into a new grade or start school for the first time. However, school-age children reading middle grade novels can also benefit from novels that focus on school, from being a new kid in school to being an advocate for change at a young age. These are some of my favorite middle grade novels that are perfect for Back to School season!
#ALAAC25 Day Two: Book Hauls, Author Encounters, and the Joy of the Exhibit Hall
Day two of ALA. I’ve officially decided that the Reading Market is my go-to spot for coffee and a pastry. Not only were they delicious yesterday, but the price was also surprisingly reasonable, a rare combo during a conference.
My Favorite Back to School Picture Books!
As summer starts to wind down, back to school season is around the corner! While we are preparing for the new school year, many of our younger patrons will be going to school for the first time and there are a lot of feelings around that. Here are some of my favorite back to school picture books you can recommend to families!
Two Simple Tricks for Reader’s Advisory
I live and breathe children’s books as a Children’s Librarian. I host a family book club, I coordinate our school district’s Battle of the Books, I place monthly book orders, and I read children’s books in my free time because I enjoy them. None of this literary knowledge populates in my brain when a patron asks me for help finding a book that they might enjoy reading. When I’m working on the children’s desk or walking the shelves, I wait in nail biting anticipation for this question because I’m afraid that I won’t have the perfect title to suggest and that it will make it look like I don’t know how to do my job. I care about reader’s advisory because it is an artful skill that’s essential for fostering a lifelong love of reading and promoting curiosity. Reader’s Advisory is not only about being well-read, it’s also about knowing…
Leadership and Management Reading List
While the librarian stereotype is that we spend our days reading, we all know the truth as to how busy our workdays truly are. It usually takes intention to carve out time to develop and improve our skills. A couple of books and resources that I have loved over my career include: How to Lead When You’re Not In Charge: Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority by Clay Scroggins What I love about this title is that it is written for anyone interested in leadership. Every good organization needs leaders as they are your coworkers who inspire and motivate, but leaders aren’t always managers and many don’t have titles. Scroggins highlights various leadership lessons, such as building a support network and being a problem solver. The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhou Julie was the V.P. of Design at Facebook and…