Wake Your Friday Brain Cells – October 31 Edition

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

7 Nature-Themed Graphic Novels to Inspire Kids to Explore the Great Outdoors – SLJ

77 Picture Book Series That Encourage Readers to Embrace the Journey – SLJ

Children learn to read with books that are just right for them – but that might not be the best approach – The Conversation

The Children’s Booker prize will tell kids that they matter – The Guardian

How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Macabre – New York Times

Phil Johnston discusses his animated adaptation of the classic children’s book ‘The Twits’ – NPR

There is a silver bullet for childhood happiness: a love of reading – The Times

LIBRARIES

More than 100 people show support for Hales Corners library director targeted by out-of-state group over teen content – CBS 58

Passing notes: Public libraries communicating with schools – ASLC Blog