CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Julie Andrews’ new storytelling podcast is a must-listen – Parade

Marlon James, Kao Kalia Yang among Minnesota Book Award winners – StarTribune

Middle grade books that help unpack complex conversations – Book Riot

 

 

LIBRARIES

Austin Public Library will not open locations on Friday – KXAN

Five unexpected benefits for eliminating library fines – InfoSpace

In-person services returning to Middle Georgia Regional Library – NBC 41

Librarians under pandemic duress: layoffs, napkin masks, and fear of retaliation – Book Riot

Libraries contemplate re-opening – Public Libraries

Texas State Library and Archives Commission Reopening Libraries: Resource Guide – Texas State Library

 

 

TEEN LIT

For spring, 3 YA tales of girls on the edge – NPR

Frances Hardinge: ‘Young adults tend to be more broad-minded than adults’ – The Bookseller

A rainbow of YA titles – Stacked