JLG selects Caldecott & Newbery winners for 20 years
By: Sarah Cooke | September 11, 2019 |
Our renowned Editorial team has long been on the forefront of selecting books that go on to earn starred reviews, industry awards, honors and prestigious acclaim. Case in point: They've selected the Newbery and Caldecott Medal winners nearly every year for the last 20 years (before they were even published!).
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JLG Back-to-School Book Bundle Giveaway!
By: Rhonda Mihalic | August 14, 2019 |
Check out the five back-to-school author-autographed book bundles that were part of our giveaway. It's too late to enter—but find out how you can catch the next one!
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Teen spirit: How to get teens back to the library
By: Sarah Cooke | August 14, 2019 |
What can libraries do to make sure their young-adult readers stop by for a visit—and then keep coming back? Get tips from School Library Journal’s Karen Jensen.
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ALA 2019: The week I became a library
By: Rhonda Mihalic | July 01, 2019 |
I asked myself, “If you had to sum up your ALA experience in three words, what would they be?” Easy, I thought: Inspiration, innovation and interaction.
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JLG selections shine in 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book awards
By: Rhonda Mihalic | June 05, 2019 |
The 52nd-annual Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards (BGHB) were announced at the end of May, showcasing nine outstanding books—seven of which are JLG Gold Standard Selections!
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Webcast Recap: The Buzz about New Teen Books
By: Deborah B. Ford | February 23, 2017 | Shelf Life
In our webcast today, Kayleigh and talked about some of our favorite upcoming books for teens. From angry bananas to stories of teens behind bars and witchcraft, these new books for grades 6-12 are sure to circulate! Read More
Webcast Recap: 4 Ways to Strengthen Diversity in Your Library Program
By: Deborah B. Ford | February 09, 2017 | Shelf Life
In our webcast today, I shared four ways to strengthen diversity in your library program. As I said, every effort you make towards inclusion and diversity matters to someone. By being aware, keeping up with the literature, shaking up your programming and bringing in outside resources, the impact you can make is so valuable. Read More
Webcast Recap: Falling for New Teen Books 2016
By: Deborah B. Ford | October 17, 2016 | Shelf Life
On today's webcast Leslie Bermel and I talked about the some of the fall forthcoming books for teen readers. From three magical children and their holy dog to a laugh out loud retelling of the story of Jane Grey, you'll find the new releases to be worth the wait. Read More
Webcast Recap: A Hat, a Pig and Panda Pants August 2016: From the JLG Webinar Series
By: Deborah B. Ford | August 18, 2016 | Shelf Life
On today's webcast Leslie Bermel and I talked about the some of the fall forthcoming books for elementary readers. From two turtles that discover a hat in the desert to a much-anticipated biography of E.B. White, you’ll find the new releases to be worth the wait. With the addition of new categories, Character Building Elementary, Fantasy/Science Fiction Elementary and Multicultural Elementary, you'll have even more wonderful books for your young readers. And remember to add some Plus categories to get even more books in the fall—just when you need them most! Read More
Recap: Dallas ISD Librarian Summit
By: Deborah B. Ford | August 17, 2016 | Shelf Life
If you didn't get to attend the Dallas ISD Librarian Summit last Friday, I'm sorry you missed it. More than 200 librarians got a good dose of inspiration, affirmation, and information. Lester L. Laminack kicked us off with a hilarious and insightful chat. Read More
PPP Irving ISD: Ensuring Diversity in Your School Library Program
By: Deborah B. Ford | March 17, 2016 | Shelf Life
What is diversity? Is it race, gender, ethnicity, ability, or culture? Is it all of the above and more? If we work with diverse students and patrons, shouldn't our teaching strategies, programs, and literature collection be a reflection of our community and beyond? Librarians are faced with the challenge of linking these students and arming them with tools for life beyond academia. Read More