Here are the tweets I shared this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

20 Must-Read Middle Grade Books of Fall 2018 | @ReadBrightly http://bit.ly/2wt56Lv

30 Incredible #DiverseBooks for 2nd and 3rd Grade, another @momandkiddo #BookList http://ow.ly/tT6c30lzkks  #PictureBooks

Educators Must Mind Tone Policing, writes @CrazyQuilts http://ow.ly/Qelo30lAO7B

Idris Elba Sets ‘Ghetto Cowboy’ as Next Film https://buff.ly/2vPaLv0  #kidlit

Thoughtful, eloquent Neil Gaiman on books for kids – ‘unparalleled ability to foster empathy’ & there are no ‘bad’ books or ‘bad’ authors for children via @fmanning https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/08/03/neil-gaiman-view-from-the-cheap-seats-reading/ …

A touch of the macabre in children’s books is nothing to be scared of | Eleanor Margolis https://buff.ly/2N35LOd  #kidlit

TEEN READS

11 Upcoming Romantic YA Novels That Might Just Be Your New Favorite Rom-Com via @bustle https://www.bustle.com/p/11-upcoming-romantic-ya-novels-that-might-just-be-your-new-favorite-rom-com-10171108 …

Upcoming YA movie, Hush, Hush, is the new Twilight https://buff.ly/2wq3WRy  #YAlit

Here are the tweets I shared this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

After 150 Years, ‘Little Women’ Still Resonates | @NPR http://pw-ne.ws/f7ea2

Picture Books about Mighty Girls Who Love Math – https://t.co/YUMAD6VZs9

LIBRARIES

Can We Talk? Librarians Lead New Push for Civics Education, Focusing on Discourse http://ow.ly/benY30lrUde

The last storm-damaged public library branch in New Orleans has finally reopened, more than a decade after it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina. http://bit.ly/2LjZybv

Here are some cool links from my Twitter feed this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

13 new titles for emergent readers. http://ow.ly/rQ8N30lm2Rs

2019 Heavy Medal: Mock Newbery Suggestions to Date – March to August http://ow.ly/nKbN30lkUCI

Enchanting offerings for your fairy-tale fans http://ow.ly/KWlE30lm3bZ

Writing and Illustrating Muslim Characters in Children’s Literature – https://t.co/HGIMtJsH7E

LIBRARIES

The Crack Squad of Librarians Who Track Down Half-Forgotten Books https://buff.ly/2vn9E6s  #libraries

LGBTQ Displays not allowed in any Washington County Libraries, says Library Director https://www.good4utah.com/news/southern-utah/lgbtq-displays-not-allowed-at-any-washington-county-libraries/1360456546 … @abc4utah @acluutah @EqualityUtah #LGBTQ

Need accessories for a formal event like a job interview, wedding, audition, or graduation? @nyplriverside‘s new NYPL Grow Up program can help! – https://t.co/xsGfZ0WSHm

Not Just Teachers, School Librarians Spend Their Own Money on Supplies http://ow.ly/cZ2b30lmMIO

Here are the links I shared on Twitter this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

Agent Danielle Smith’s Former Clients Speak Out https://buff.ly/2vEKKyk  #kidlit

The Story of a Bear of Very Little Brain https://buff.ly/2AQTura  #kidlit

Jason Reynolds: ‘What’s unusual about my story is that I became a writer’ https://buff.ly/2vi9q0r  #kidlit

Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror for Youth: 2018, by Maggie Reagan | Booklist Online https://buff.ly/2vg3QM6  #kidlit

THE VANDERBEEKERS OF 141st STREET has been optioned by Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions – https://t.co/Td8KZmadEK

LIBRARIES

@denverlibrary transformed into a tattoo shop for a day and a portion of the proceeds went to the library. https://cbsloc.al/2M8QECi

Here’s why this Belgian sourdough librarian flew to Canada for yeast https://buff.ly/2na3F0i  #bread #sourdough #libraries

U.S. Public Libraries Saw 1.39 Billion Visits In 2015, A New Report Finds http://bit.ly/2Kx4eud

“We used to ask families and children to sit quietly and read together….We now know that children learn best through play, an understanding that has guided us to reenvision how our children’s spaces could maximize children’s learning,” http://ow.ly/JDrG30lcUwH

Here are some cool links that I shared on Twitter this week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Dr. Seuss’ forgotten anti-war book made him an enemy of the right https://buff.ly/2LGDzRd  #kidlit

Facts About the Natural World Astound and Delight in These Picture Books https://buff.ly/2vioeLA  #kidlit

Great Books about Strong Girls and Women -A Short List » Public Libraries Online https://buff.ly/2LQtL30  #kidlit

The Honesty of Sadness in Literature for Young People – http://www2.ncte.org/blog/2018/01/honesty-sadness-literature-young-people/

Hong Kong’s public libraries ‘U-turn’ on anti-LGBT+ kids’ books ban after uproar · PinkNews https://buff.ly/2NWRIGJ  #kidlit #yalit

Humor is one of the things that gets kids #reading. Funny #MiddleGrade Books: Hilarious Reads for ages 8-13 http://ow.ly/DoGM30lbJi7

Michael Rosen: the trick to making children laugh, daring to be daft https://buff.ly/2mSCqHe  #kidlit

The Most Anticipated Children’s and YA Books of Fall 2018: https://buff.ly/2NPBXkR

On the Imperialist ‘Charity’ of Rebuilding Caribbean Children’s Libraries with Eurocentric Books – https://t.co/tB387bDGJd

“Picture books are the magical result of artistic collaboration. As a picture book writer, I’m always amazed to see my words transformed and elevated by the illustrations, blended together for the perfect storytelling experience.” –@henakhanbooks http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2018/07/under-my-hijab-by-hena-khan-and-aaliya.html …

TEEN LIT

Native YA: Four Native American Authors on Their Messages for Teens + a recommended reading list – https://t.co/yPqjPhx6MH

YA Graphic Novels Coming Out August–December 2018 https://buff.ly/2LRo7kp  #yalit #graphicnovels

Here are some of the tweets I shared this week with a big focus on libraries and that Forbes article:

LIBRARIES

Chance the Rapper, Langston Hughes, and Creative Self-Expression Inspire Teens in Newark Library’s Spoken Word Workshop http://ow.ly/umpI30l82FA 

Get Crafty for Banned Books Week | Library Hacks http://ow.ly/QcFc30l69Ts 

No, Amazon Cannot Replace Libraries – https://t.co/VIA6uBLL3w

Twaddle: Librarians respond to suggestion that Amazon should replace libraries – https://t.co/60Oy0D02Fk

Twitter Erupts after Forbes Story Calls for Amazon Stores To Replace Local Libraries – https://t.co/6zY8xW40EB

Why public libraries are still essential in 2018 http://bit.ly/2mFhLGK 

READING

Why ‘getting lost in a book’ is so good for you, according to science https://nbcnews.to/2LHaK37 

TEEN LIT

The Best Young Adult Novels of 2018 (So Far): New on @PasteMagazine! – https://t.co/r3OsTbXG0J

Here are some of the tweets I shared this week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Children’s Book Council to Sponsor Diversity Award https://buff.ly/2msnPCi  #kidlit

Cynthia Leitich Smith wants Native teens to know their stories matter. http://ow.ly/ed1b30l1A8E 

The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Books of 2018: http://100scopenotes.com/2018/07/17/the-most-astonishingly-unconventional-childrens-books-of-2018/ …

very glad to see that @chlatweets has posted @debreese‘s keynote on the website; if you weren’t able to attend in person, please take the time to read it https://chla.memberclicks.net/assets/2018/ReeseButlerLecture2018.pdf …

What do you think of these girl stereotypes in picture book art? @LernerBooks blog https://bit.ly/2JyM7U5 

LIBRARIES

Libraries Are Filling an Affordable Fitness Void – https://t.co/MLYqzhjAdA

A Library Card Will Get You into the Guggenheim – https://t.co/Fk3ppB34qK

READING

I’m Very Into These Travel Posters Based On Famous Novels https://www.buzzfeed.com/ariannarebolini/fake-travel-posters-famous-novels-harry-potter-pbs?utm_term=.vbbBnLNbpR …

TEEN LIT

3 YA Writers Tell Us Why They Wrote Books with Asexual Protagonists – https://t.co/0ume6R8Z3Y

8 Great YA Books Set in Outer Space https://buff.ly/2JvkSdr  #yalit

A round-up of 2019 YA books featuring teens of color on the cover (so far!): http://stackedbooks.org/2018/07/2019-ya-books-with-teens-of-color-on-the-cover-so-far.html …

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter account this week.

CHILDREN’S LIT

Inspired by “Brown Girl Dreaming,” three middle schoolers and classmates created a diverse books project to impact younger students and literacy rates in Cleveland. http://ow.ly/Xeh630kS120 

Jason Reynolds’s 2018 Lesley University commencement speech https://buff.ly/2KYVUb7  #kidlit

New Kids’ Books Put a Human Face on the Refugee Crisis: https://t.co/C2LelBWw7o

Original Winnie-the-Pooh map sets world record at auction https://buff.ly/2KM9Y8j  #kidlit

“Proud” and other best books to inspire young readers: https://t.co/IZTYz7JAxb

READING

Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority, According to Science http://bit.ly/2JfQEea 

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter account this week. Limited since I’ve been on vacation!

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Our #ALAAC18 coverage thus far: acceptance speeches by & profiles of winners @cordellmatthew (#Caldecott), @erinkellytweets (#Newbery), @reneewauthor (#CSK Auth), & @imaroxburygirl (#CSK Illus) http://ow.ly/SyaJ30kJhgJ  Much more to come next week!