Public Libraries

Alex Gino issues an apology and new title for their award-winning book, the Obamas are bringing Blackout to Netflix, and a lot of publishing news in this installment of News Bites.

Summer is the perfect time for series and serial podcasts across genres to keep kids entertained and engaged.

Partners for Education at Berea College and Save the Children US are part of a rural libraries initiative to improve educational outcomes, specifically third grade reading.

Pat Scales takes on a student teacher who thinks Captain Underpants is inappropriate, parent complaints about comics and horror, and a teacher who is using markers to alter problematic illustrations in picture books.

Remote learning—and finding a new book—is more fun as educators get creative and add a personal flair with their Bitmoji libraries and classrooms.

Hand these books to kids who are excited about these films and shows out this spring and summer.

A summer initiative allowed Denver Public Library to evaluate  competencies such as relationship skills, engagement, and problem-solving, which are difficult to gauge with drop-in public library programming.

Launching today: A wizarding respite for the coronavirus-weary. Through Harry Potter at Home, readers can access HP-related activities and downloads, including free audiobook and ebook versions of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, available through April.

First make a schedule for your little one including choice time, quiet time, and screen time for when you need to work or rest. Then use these resources.