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Once Upon a Time in Minneapolis: A Librarian Attends NerdCon
The first NerdCon, the brainchild of Hank Green, was the hot ticket convention for storytellers and story consumers October 8–9 in Minneapolis. The event, filled with YA authors, vloggers, podcasters, and more, focused on storytelling. Librarian Robin Brenner highlights some of the panels and speakers.
Podcast Party: A Curated List of Nine Teen-Friendly Podcasts
In celebration of The Yarn podcast, created by SLJ blogger Travis Jonker and Colby Sharp, teen librarian Robin Brenner has curated a roundup of podcasts to recommend to young adults who are both new to and well-versed in the format.
Librarians Shown Love at YALSA’s Morris/Nonfiction Awards | ALA Midwinter 2015
A Chicago blizzard prevented many of the authors of the recognized titles from attending the Morris/Nonfiction awards, but Morris winner Isabel Quintero managed to take the stage, and Nonfiction winner Maya Van Wagenen gave librarians a shout out via video.
Big Bang Press, a New Publisher for Fan Fiction Writers and Artists
Big Bang Press selects fan fiction writers and artists and invites them to create and professionally publish original work. The publisher's debut title, A Hero at the End of the World, releases on November 11.
Resources for Teaching Graphic Novels in the Classroom
Ten great graphic novels for schools; online resources; publishers' lesson plans and teaching support; and other recommended reading.
Laughter, Tears, and Gratitude at ALA Youth Media Awards Ceremonies | ALA 2014
At the Printz Award Ceremony and the Newbery-Caldecott Banquet, the authors' acceptance speeches ranged from moving to side-splitting, and the enthralled audience was dressed to the nines.
YALSA Hub Challenge: If You Liked Friends with Boys…
Last time we discussed the many charms of Faith Erin Hicks’s Friends with Boys, recognized this year as one of the Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten for 2013. Readers who relish Hicks’s story of family, hauntings, and navigating a new school should turn to these recommendations for their next title. Anya’s Ghost by [...]
YALSA Hub Challenge: Friends with Boys
Our fifth title from the YALSA Hub Reading Challenge is Friends with Boys by Faith Erin Hicks. Friends with Boys was highlighted as a Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten title for 2013 . As a quick refresher, the Great Graphic Novels for Teens Selection list showcases titles “recommended for those ages 12-18, meet [...]
YALSA Hub Challenge: If You Liked Trinity…
We have had our discussion of the graphic history of the atomic bomb, Trinity, and now we’re suggesting more for your nonfiction graphic novel junkies. Curious about science, politics, history, and genius? Check out these titles. Anne Frank: The Anne Frank House Authorized Graphic Biography by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón Why? For those who enjoyed the [...]
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