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Sep 17, 2021
Contemporary Pop Fiction Previews, Mar. 2022, Pt. 4 | Prepub Alert
by Barbara HoffertA wealth of titles on friends, family, romance, and coming of age.libraryjournal.com · Sep 17, 2021
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Last of the Nonfiction Previews, Mar. 2022, Pt. 4 | Prepub Alert
by Barbara HoffertFrom history topolitical science to environmental and social justice issues.libraryjournal.com · Sep 17, 2021
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The God of Lost Words
by Hackwith, A. J.Thank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 17, 2021
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Zagrebačko knjižničarsko društvo | ZKD
Postani član Učlanjenjem u Zagrebačko knjižničarsko društvo (ZKD) plaća se niža cijena kotizacije za sudjelovanje na stručnim skupovima u organizaciji...zkd.hr · Sep 17, 2021
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Alabama Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather
Get the latest Alabama Local News, Sports News & US breaking News. View daily AL weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums....al.com · Sep 17, 2021 · Published: ~Feb 12, 2020
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Sep 16, 2021
The Transcendentalists and Their World
by Gross, Robert A.Thank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents, 1773–1783
by Ellis, Joseph J.Thank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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Climate Chaos: Lessons on Survival from Our Ancestors
by Fagan, Brian & Nadia DurraniThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy
by Indyk, MartinThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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Unfollow Me: Essays on Complicity
by Busby, Jill LouiseThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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2021 National Book Awards For Translated Literature Longlist Nominees Announced | Book Pulse
by Anita MechlerKudos for the 2021 National Book Awards longlist nominees for translated literature, N.K. Jemisin, The City We Became, for making the Time’s 100 Most...libraryjournal.com · Sep 16, 2021
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Bookelicious
Making Reading Fun! Bookelicious helps children explore their interests by choosing their favorite costumes, pets and accessories for their bookmojis. Based...bookelicious.com · Sep 16, 2021
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Free Library of Philadelphia
Website for the Free Library of Philadelphia, its programs, resources, and services. One of the largest public library systems in the world, FLP has...freelibrary.org · Sep 16, 2021 · Published: ~Apr 21, 2021
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Sep 15, 2021
Poet Warrior
by Harjo, JoyThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 15, 2021
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The Violence Project: How To Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic
by Peterson, Jillian & James DensleyThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 15, 2021
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The Shattering: America in the 1960s
by Boyle, KevinThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 15, 2021
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The Booker Prize Announces Shortlist | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneThe Booker Prize releases its shortlist. Patricia Smith is awarded the 2021 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize for lifetime achievement. The shortlist for the 2021...libraryjournal.com · Sep 15, 2021
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National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2021
Paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.hispanicheritagemonth.gov · Sep 15, 2021
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National Hispanic American Heritage Month 2020
Paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.hispanicheritagemonth.gov · Sep 15, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 12, 2021
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Ithaka Surveys Community College Library Directors on Student Success Contributions, Collaborations
by Lisa PeetOn September 9, Ithaka S R released the findings from its most recent survey of community college library directors on issues of leadership, strategy, and...libraryjournal.com · Sep 15, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 9, 2021
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Sep 14, 2021
Robert E. Lee: A Life
by Guelzo, Allen C.Thank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Walk with Me: A Biography of Fannie Lou Hamer
by Larson, Kate CliffordThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Race Against Time
by Boykin, KeithThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Colson Whitehead's 'Harlem Shuffle' Tackles The Crime Caper To Critical Acclaim | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneHarlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead gets critical acclaim. Nonfiction by Mary Roach and Nathaniel Philbrick get reviewed. Richard Powers and his new book...libraryjournal.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Testaments: More than 50 Works of Black Nonfiction
by Carole Boston WeatherfordPoet and author Carole Boston Weatherford curated this list of recommended black nonfiction titles.slj.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Black Nonfiction: Truth, Testament, and Good Trouble
by Carole Boston WeatherfordBlack nonfiction offers age-appropriate narratives to educate children and presents the truth needed for “recovery, reconciliation, and repair.”.slj.com · Sep 14, 2021
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Los Angeles County RR/CC
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk - Providing essential services in a fair, accessible, and transparent manner.lavote.net · Sep 14, 2021 · Published: ~May 18, 2021
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Sep 13, 2021
The Official Roald Dahl Website
Welcome to the official Roald Dahl website, where you'll find all the latest news about the World's no. 1 Storyteller and author of much-loved stories...roalddahl.com · Sep 13, 2021
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Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers
by Tuerkheimer, DeborahThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 13, 2021
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Mother of Invention: How Good Ideas Get Ignored in an Economy Built for Men
by Marçal, KatrineThank you for visiting. Most LJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010. ...libraryjournal.com · Sep 13, 2021
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2021 Kirkus Prize Finalists Announced; Liane Moriarty's 'Apples Never Fall' Tops Holds Lists | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneKirkus announces the finalists for the eighth annual Kirkus Prize. Karen Tei Yamashita is awarded the National Book Foundation Medal. Apples Never Fall by...libraryjournal.com · Sep 13, 2021
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Nonfiction Graphic Novels Spotlight Microhistories and Overlooked Historical Figures
by Brigid AlversonCreators home in on previously untold stories and lesser-known figures. Plus: 12 recommended titles.slj.com · Sep 13, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 9, 2021
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Sep 12, 2021
Adrianna Cuevas, Author
Adrianna Cuevas is the author of The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez (out now!) and Cuba in My Pocket (fall 2021). Pre-order CUBA IN MY POCKET now! Signed and...adriannacuevas.com · Sep 12, 2021
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Read-Alikes for ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ by Sally Rooney | LibraryReads
by Chris Markley, John G. Matthews, Molly Riportella, Sam...LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read ‘Beautiful World, Where Are You’ by Sally Rooney.libraryjournal.com · Sep 12, 2021
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26 Must-Have Latinx YA Books Filled with Romance, History, and Magical Realism
This eclectic roundup of YA titles features the latest by Anna-Marie McLemore, Indigenous literature from Latin America, and some delectable rom-coms.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 10, 2021
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2020 School Librarian of the Year Cicely Lewis Named a Finalist for Million-Dollar Global Teacher Prize
by Kara YorioThe Georgia high school librarian and Read Woke columnist is one of 50 educators from around the world who are up for the $1 million honor.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 10, 2021
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It
by Kathy IshizukaIt’s September, and we look to another school year, although certainly not an ordinary one. We at SLJseekto provide the content and context to serve our...slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 10, 2021
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29 Picture Books to Celebrate the Latinx Experience
From immigration and lucha libre to family high jinks and the first day of school, these stories illuminate the uniqueness and universality of the Latinx...slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 9, 2021
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Remembering the Pioneers: Arnold Adoff, Floyd Cooper, Eloise Greenfield, and Bernette G. Ford
by Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis HudsonThe authors and foundersof Just Us Books reflect on the recent passing of trailblazing Black figures in the kid lit world.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 9, 2021
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Nine Years Ago, I Speculated that Dewey’s Days Were Numbered. How Far Have We Come? | Opinion
by Tali BalasI was vilified for criticizing the Dewey Decimal system.We librarians need to stopperpetuating its systemic racism in our libraries.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 9, 2021
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Outside and In: Services for People Impacted By Incarceration
by Chelsea Jordan-Makely and Dr. Jeanie AustinFrom remote reference to technology access, libraries across the country are providing a range of services for people and families affected by incarceration. .libraryjournal.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 8, 2021
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52 Standout Titles from John Lewis, Samira Ahmed, Tiffany D. Jackson, and More | Starred Reviews, September 2021
This month, we feature John Lewis's follow-up to the.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 8, 2021
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Nancy Pearl Receives National Book Foundation’s 2021 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service
by Anita MechlerThe National Book Foundation (NBF) announced on September 8 that Nancy Pearl, a renowned librarian and former executive director of the Washington Center for...libraryjournal.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 8, 2021
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17 Books to Get Readers in the Halloween Spirit
Whether kids are looking for a sweet treat or a book to give them chills, these 17titles will put them in a spookystate of mind come October 31st.slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Sep 7, 2021
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Mathical Books: Inspire Joyful Curiosity in Math-Themed Kids
Connecting with kids' interests and showing how math is woven into every aspect of the world around us is at the heart of the Mathical Book Prize, which...slj.com · Sep 12, 2021 · Published: ~Jul 19, 2021
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Sep 11, 2021
Three Middle Grade Books that Center Japanese Culture and Characters
by SLJ ReviewsThese three varied titles explore connections to Japan and Japanese culture in unique ways.slj.com · Sep 11, 2021
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SLJ’s News Coverage of 9/11
by Shelley DiazPulled from SLJ archives, here is a PDF of our original news coverage about the fateful day that the World Trade Center and Pentagon were attacked by...slj.com · Sep 11, 2021
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Nonfiction Picture Books for Readers to Set Their Sights On
by SLJ ReviewsThese two titles focused on sight examine its principles as one of the five senses and the invention of glasses.slj.com · Sep 11, 2021
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Portraits of American History for Middle Grade and YA Readers
by SLJ ReviewsA biography of Lewis Hine, whose photos were vital to changing child labor laws, and a collection of Depression-era photography show how photos have long...slj.com · Sep 11, 2021