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New Release Spotlight: September 14, 2021
WHEW! This is the second week in a row of OUTSTANDING new book releases. We have several books for Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15), a few scary books, plus
First Chapter Fridays: Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna
First Chapter Fridays continues with entry #5, Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs. To see the entire series of First Chapter Fridays, click a link at the
New Release Spotlight: September 7, 2021
This is the longest list I’ve put together since May! I’ve done the New Release Spotlight for six Septembers now, and September is always a huge month for new books!
Librarian Interview Questions and Red Flags
You got an interview for a library position! Good for you! You’ve waited for this day for so long, and now it’s finally here. I see so many questions about
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Book Speed Dating: The Hows and Whys
Oh, this lesson is awesome! I’ve wanted to try out book speed dating for awhile now, and I finally went for it last week. I wanted to use a smaller
Can schools legally withhold report cards due to nonpayment of fines?
When I lived in Texas (up to 2014), my school held student report cards for nonpayment of lost/damaged library books and unpaid cafeteria charges. I had to turn in a
Happy Book Chocolate Cake Day!
Warning: The post is full of chocolatey-deliciousness and may therefore be bad for your waistline. You’ve been warned! Happy Book Chocolate Cake Day! Though I’ve talked to students about Book
Do you have a Wednesday dress?
How does my family know it’s a Wednesday? Because I’m wearing the Wednesday Dress. Yep, I wear the same dress every Wednesday. I’m not really sure how or why this
