Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out the links I shared on my Sites & Soundbytes blog that cover e-books, libraries and online life.

10 of the Greatest YA Series of All Time http://prsm.tc/O9dim0 #yalit

16 Books Challenged For Their Gay Content http://huff.to/NIaIVI

Childhood books are lifelong friends http://buff.ly/LVo2no #kidlit #reading

Children’s summer reading – top picks from authors and children | Children’s books | The Guardian http://buff.ly/MlYYus #kidlit

Combating Anti-Gay Bullying Through Young Adult Fiction | AlterNet http://buff.ly/LsGIhw #yalit

Comic-Con: Neil Gaiman to write new ‘Sandman’ series for DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint | Shelf Life | http://EW.com http://buff.ly/LUjfmj

Else Holmelund Minarik, Children’s Writer, Dies at 91 http://buff.ly/MqhVw3 #kidlit

Encyclopedia Brown Author Donald J. Sobol Has Died – GalleyCat http://buff.ly/LszY3q #kidlit

Half of Bedtime Stories Now Read on E-Books – Real-Time Advice http://prsm.tc/FOfJQi #ebooks

Hating Ms. Maisy: The Joy, Sorrow and Neurotic Rage of Reading to Your Children http://prsm.tc/CQ7nFA #reading #kidlit

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Author’s Autobiography Published for First Time Ever | Smart News http://buff.ly/LkwyRt

Making War Personal in Young Adult Novels | Publishing Perspectives http://buff.ly/NvuT7r #yalit

"Mom, I Hate Reading!" – Tips (and Book List) for Reluctant Readers |http://ModernMom.com http://buff.ly/Lftipa #reading#kidlit

Removing the YA Label: A Proposal, A Fantasy | Publishing Perspectives http://buff.ly/LyjR4e #yalit

Sherman Alexie comments on the lies that accompany the attempted banning of his writing | BANNED http://buff.ly/MqitC9 #yalit

Should bloggers charge for reviews? http://prsm.tc/HsWZ2l – the answer is NO!

Upcoming Trends: More Mermaids, Psychological Thrillers, Human Experimentation, and More | The Hub http://buff.ly/LVpO8i #yalit

YA Novel "Bluefish" by Pat Schmatz Wins 2012 Burr/Worzalla Award – Wisconsin Library Association http://buff.ly/OK2HgF #kidlit

YSS Events, News & Info: Planning for the Fall: Star Wars Reads Day http://buff.ly/ObhQst

Turi Becker has started a handy blog that will help librarians, teachers and book fans celebrate author birthdays.  Started in June, she lists the authors that were born on that day. 

For example, today’s entry has Anita Brookner, Robert Sheckley, and Sheri Tepper.  At the end of each list of birthdays, you can also see the authors who died on that day. 

Becker keeps the entries simple and offers a nice mix of genres and ages.  Give this one a look if you use authors’ birthdays at your library or school.

Image above from http://www.flickr.com/photos/freakgirl/3273518391/

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out the links I shared about libraries, e-books and online life on my Sites & Soundbytes blog. 

17 Famous Literary Characters Almost Named Something Else – Mental Floss http://buff.ly/PLCogk

20 Most Beautiful Children’s Books

2012 Mind the Gap Awards — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/RX03Ym For the books that didn’t win. ‪#kidlit‬

ACLU alleges Michigan school district violated students’ ‘right to learn to read’ – The Washington Post http://buff.ly/LS6Tep

Anthony McGowan’s top 10 global adventures | Children’s books |http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/PpsZLb ‪#kidlit‬

Ask Lorna: short story collections for a seven-year-old boy – Telegraphhttp://buff.ly/ROMPwF ‪#kidlit‬

BBC News – Hunger Games confirms fourth film http://buff.ly/Min0GL ‪#yalit‬

Beach reads for teens — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/RX7fDU ‪#yalit‬

Charlie Higson: ‘Let’s not revive this dead debate about reading ages on books’ |http://buff.ly/PLURcA ‪#kidlit‬

Children’s books need age certifications, claims GP Taylor | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/PGvkBC – And the debate begins again ‪#kidlit‬

The Chilling Truths Behind Patricia McCormick’s YA Novels | Entertainment |http://TIME.com http://buff.ly/PIpiAj ‪#yalit‬

Five questions for Molly Bang and Penny Chisholm — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/PMygN6 ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#authors‬

Gaiman Signs Multi-Book Deal with HarperCollins http://buff.ly/LOW8JX ‪#kidlit‬

Great escapes (some quite literal!) for middle-grade summer reading — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/PMyrbc ‪#kidlit‬

James Dawson: why teens in books can’t swear | Children’s books | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/MiwUbh ‪#yalit‬

Sophia Bennett’s top 10 stylish reads | Children’s books | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/LS4EHU ‪#yalit‬

‘Tempest’ sequel ‘Vortex’ cover revealed | Shelf Life | http://EW.com http://buff.ly/PO5hsi ‪#yalit‬

Top Ten Girl Power Books: Middle Grade « Nerdy Book Club http://buff.ly/RP3UXm ‪#kidlit‬

‘Witches’ Sequel Casts A Complex Spell : NPR http://buff.ly/PM3dAT ‪#yalit‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out the tweets and pins I shared on my other blog, Sites & Soundbytes, that focus on libraries, e-books, and social media.

‪#BeBookSmart‬ Twitter Party on Wednesday, Jul 11 @ 6pm (EST).‪#bebooksmart‬ http://prsm.tc/CR8Mbz ‪#reading‬‪#rif‬

Before J K Rowling, there was Eva Ibbotson – Telegraph http://buff.ly/QA3P9w ‪#kidlit‬

Chris Raschka: The Habits of an Artist — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/LJrUMD ‪#kidlit‬

How Alice Got to Wonderland by Ted Gioia http://buff.ly/LP0n6n ‪#kidlit‬

John Green on why books beat any iPad app http://buff.ly/LOkr8W ‪#reading‬

More picture book magic from Philip Stead & a glimpse of the studio he shares with Erin! -| The Book Case http://buff.ly/QASOVr

Peter Clothier: Conscious Living: Children’s Books http://buff.ly/NXrDRn ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#bfyr‬

Reading in the Twenty-First Century | Children’s books | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/QzkxWw

Sexing Up the Classics for Teens – The Atlantic Wire http://buff.ly/QwlQ8s ‪#yalit‬

‘Shadow and Bone’: Author Leigh Bardugo talks her debut novel | Shelf Life | http://EW.com http://buff.ly/LJMBIg ‪#yalit‬

Shelf Awareness reveals the cover of the upcoming adult novel by JK Rowling http://buff.ly/Rjqp6t

Simon & Schuster to Publish Dystopian Novel by Kendall and Kylie Jenner http://buff.ly/Qyvd7R Ugh… ‪#yalit‬

Ten Reasons Parents Should Read Multicultural Books to Kids | InCultureParent http://buff.ly/R5jvBM ‪#reading‬‪#kidlit‬

Using e-books and printed books to improve literacy skills http://buff.ly/QBlzRH ‪#reading‬‪#literacy‬ ‪#ebooks‬

Why Libraries Matter: Letters to the Children of Troy, Michigan (From 1971) – Mental Floss http://buff.ly/OlYMKm ‪#libraries‬

Wisconsin Library Association Summer Reading Brief 2012 http://buff.ly/R5ztvP ‪#reading‬‪#libraries‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out the tweets and pins I did this week about libraries, e-books, and management on my other blog, Sites & Soundbytes.

11 Authors Who Hated the Movie Versions of Their Books – Mental Floss http://buff.ly/LoPVGT

Divergent movie in pre-production http://buff.ly/Q6uf2g ‪#yalit‬

Flavorwire » 10 Important Life Lessons We Learned from Children’s Books http://buff.ly/Liv5e7 ‪#kidlit‬

Know Your Vampire Hunter

Raschka and Gantos Deliver Moving Caldecott, Newbery Speeches| ALA Annual 2012 http://buff.ly/LxkuMx ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#libraries‬

Summer Reading Resources A to Z « Imagination Soup | Fun Learning and Play Activities for Kids http://buff.ly/MCIVBD ‪#reading‬‪ #kidlit‬

A Very Middle Grade Summer: 10 Titles Even Adults Will Love! | BlogHer http://buff.ly/LCpBLb ‪#kidlit‬

Your first library card: a defining moment for a reader http://buff.ly/Lw9kYp ‪#libraries‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can check out the items I’ve shared about libraries and social networking on my other blog, Sites & Soundbytes.

9 Ways to Keep Reading in Summer from Being a Bummer | Lifetime Moms http://buff.ly/LdfD2M ‪#reading‬ ‪#kidlit‬

(Almost) Everything I Need to Know About History, I Learned From YA Novels | The Hub http://buff.ly/MtxShP ‪#yalit‬

BBC News – Teachers’ concern over reading for pleasure http://buff.ly/KLXCso ‪#reading‬‪ #kidlit‬

Bedtime stories: 6 children’s books best read out loud – Father’s Day Guide –http://buff.ly/KzYctc ‪#kidlit‬

The Best Young Adult Novels? You Tell Us : NPR http://buff.ly/KHnXb2 ‪#yalit‬

Building Up Your Book Muscle – The Book Whisperer http://buff.ly/Mok2tr

Dystopias for Grown-ups – Library Journal Reviews http://buff.ly/McMX3I – what to read after you finish Hunger Games

Flavorwire » 10 Important Life Lessons We Learned from Children’s Books http://buff.ly/Liv5e7 ‪#kidlit‬

Flavorwire » Incredible Pop-Up Books for Grown Ups http://buff.ly/MrCFN7

Gossamer Obsessions: The Importance of Being Nice – Book Blogger as Critic not Promoter – http://buff.ly/MoqiS4

Names & Cultural Identities in Stories of Immigrant Children | kidworldcitizen http://buff.ly/KzYekX ‪#kidlit‬

Non-Traditional Families Book Banning Bonanza « Blogging Censorship http://buff.ly/KJLAQr ‪#kidlit‬

Penelope Harper’s top 10 great grandpa books | Children’s books | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/KMq0us ‪#kidlit‬

PW Talks with Gordon Korman http://buff.ly/KziFOU ‪#kidlit‬

Reading Rainbow is Back: Can it Do for the iPad What it Did for TV? http://buff.ly/PqcB9l ‪#kidlit‬

The Search for Distinguished by the great KT Horning — The Horn Book http://buff.ly/MtBhJQ ‪#kidlit‬

squeetus: The self-publishing paradox; or, why I love my editor http://buff.ly/MrSinG ‪#writing‬

Summer Reading Resources A to Z « Imagination Soup | Fun Learning and Play Activities for Kids http://buff.ly/MCIVBD ‪#reading‬‪ #kidlit‬

Teenage Brain: Gateway To A ‘Bright And Dark’ World : NPR http://buff.ly/MnOPGW ‪#yalit‬

Teenagers deserve better says Patrick Nesshttp://buff.ly/Md57SU I definitely agree!

Unshelved Interview with Faith Erin Hicks http://buff.ly/KJZ2nh ‪#yalit‬

Where are the stay-at-home dads in children’s books? – The Globe and Mail http://buff.ly/KzRofk

Why it’s OK that some children think Aslan is a giraffe | Books | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/MslkDS ‪#kidlit‬

YA Pride: 2012 LGBT YA Books, April-June | Malinda Lo http://buff.ly/KHR4uN ‪#yalit‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out my library-related tweets and pins on my other blog, Sites & Soundbytes.

60 Ways to Make Reading Fun: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999853077/

Hunger Games Sequel Bags Philip Seymour Hoffman? http://buff.ly/KQwqbJ ‪#yalit‬

Paramount Buys ‘The Diviners’ For Fake Empire http://buff.ly/LyFBKZ ‪#yalit‬

Some Amazing Science Fiction Picture Books For Your Kids (And You)http://buff.ly/MHF3QR ‪#kidlit‬

Staying Power: Edwards Award winner Susan Cooper has been working her magic for more than 40 years http://buff.ly/L7qXNh ‪#kidlit‬

Summer Reading Flowchart: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999856092/

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Rusty Summer Readers http://buff.ly/LifLZI ‪#reading‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out my tweets and pins about libraries and technology on my Sites & Soundbytes blog.

20 FREE YA and Classic audiobook downloads! | teenbookclubtpl http://buff.ly/L7SCeF ‪#yalit‬

Announcing “Teachers Write!” A Virtual Summer Writing Camp for Teachers & Librarians http://buff.ly/LvaMoU

Asking questions while reading out loud improves literacy, new study reveals – Chicago Education News – http://buff.ly/LgUJOW

Born to Be Wild – Interview with Libba Bray on SLJ http://buff.ly/Lv9nP1

"Closing libraries is a form of child abuse, Michael Morpurgo has warned"http://buff.ly/LAPNRL ‪#libraries‬

David Walliams signs new book deal with HarperCollins | http://Licensing.biz http://buff.ly/LSxzxz ‪#kidlit‬

"I think everyone should be given an opportunity to find a book they love.” -Lilli Leight in The @MiamiHerald: http://hrld.us/K2gDA5

An interview with China Miéville – http://prsm.tc/e50tTo ‪#yalit‬

Let’s end the great gender lie | The Guardian http://buff.ly/LAP8zO

Meet Manjiro, Japan’s Unlikely Teen Ambassador : NPR http://buff.ly/JCzZRr ‪#yalit‬‪#kidlit‬

Multicultural publisher holds its own | Crain’s New York Business http://buff.ly/LhMUTD ‪#kidlit‬

Palacio’s ‘Wonder’ Launches Companion Anti-Bullying Campaign http://buff.ly/LSxMkr ‪#kidlit‬

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Official Trailer) – YouTube http://buff.ly/K8EdBN ‪#yalit‬

PlayStation Announces Interactive Book Controller, Partners With J.K. Rowling For First Title http://buff.ly/Lv2TzU ‪#kidlit‬

Print or E-books: Which Are Better for Early Learners? – Early Years – Education Week http://buff.ly/LAwtUN ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#literacy‬ ‪#reading‬

SLJ’s 2012 Day of Dialog: Walter Dean Myers Vows to Close the Reading Gaphttp://buff.ly/Lvhxqw ‪#literacy‬ ‪#reading‬

Summer Reading Programs Boost Student Achievement, Study Says http://buff.ly/KRC4sp ‪#reading‬ ‪#libraries‬

Teen Reads: Summer Books For You And Your BFF : NPR http://buff.ly/KRyBdj

Top 10 YA Books That Should Be Adapted for Film | LitReactor http://buff.ly/LSv4eB ‪#yalit‬

Wanderful Acquires Licensing Rights to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Living Books – MarketWatch http://buff.ly/KGZkdL

Wider letter spacing helps dyslexic children http://buff.ly/KjmqBq ‪#reading‬

YA Fiction at BEA 2012: Not Chasing Trends, Making Them | Publishing Perspectives http://buff.ly/McCc23 ‪#yalit‬

A Y.A. Lover’s Summer Reading List, by Judy Blume, R.L. Stine, and Others – Entertainment – The Atlantic Wire http://buff.ly/LSnosN ‪ #yalit‬

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

You can also check out my other blog, Sites & Soundbytes for tweets and pins about libraries, ebooks and social networking.

50 Inspiring Children’s Books with a Positive Message « Positively Positive http://buff.ly/KYpdTO ‪#reading‬ ‪#kidlit‬

Adelaide high school library gets rid of all 10,000 books | The Punch http://buff.ly/LI6wEV ‪#libraries‬

Battle the "Summer Slide" – Keep Kids Learning AND Having Fun this Summer | Kids Life – Tuscaloosa’s Family http://buff.ly/KyC0wq ‪#reading‬

Beth Revis: The Book of My Heart – a gorgeous post about writing the book that is ripped from your soul – http://buff.ly/Ke0iMT ‪#writing‬

‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’ sequel cover revealed! | Shelf Life http://buff.ly/KHYxTC ‪#yalit‬

For Young Readers, Print or Digital Books? | MindShift http://buff.ly/K9oMch ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#ebooks‬

If you like books like these: dark teen reads | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/KLEqYb ‪#kidlit‬

The Los Angeles Public Library: Frightening Books to Help People of Any Age Own the Night http://buff.ly/KLFUSd ‪#yalit‬

Paula Danziger’s Best Friends Revive Amber Brown Series http://buff.ly/LuDULl ‪#kidlit‬

Raising a Bilingual Child on Books | Literacy Help http://buff.ly/K9lOEr ‪#reading‬

Robert Pattinson tipped for Hunger Games sequel | Film | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/KL86Du ‪#yalit‬

YA Firsts for Only $2.99 from Tor! http://buff.ly/LIWe7E ‪#yalit‬ ‪#ebooks‬