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August 24, 2021
Back to School is upon us, and librarians all over the country will soon (if not already) be headed back to the heart of the school, the library. We understand that school librarians wear many hats these days, so we’d like to make things a little easier for you.
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August 10, 2021
When we say the words “graphic novel” what comes to mind for you? Do you immediately think about comics, titles with lots of dialogue and pictures, or books for young and middle-grade readers? While you are correct, that graphic novels are all of those things, they are also so much more! Graphic novels are a great way to engage reluctant readers, and even high school students as wel
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August 05, 2021
Teen students often carry a heavy load of assigned reading, across all subjects. Although the assigned reading can be engaging, educational, and enlightening, it is still important for teens to make their own selections and read for pleasure!
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July 28, 2021
We all love the thrill of searching for clues, hunting for evidence and—most importantly, solving the mystery before the author presents you with the key clue to crack the case. Plus, what’s better than telling yourself that you figured it out?
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July 20, 2021
There is no debate about how important storytime is for children. Storytime is a powerful time of connection that makes memories, engages reluctant readers and brings books to life. And—what do librarians, educators and parents often use to read to their children? Picture Books!
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July 12, 2021
At JLG, our editors keep their ears to the ground and listen for the whispers gradually building about new authors. These debut selections coming this fall earned the JLG Gold Standard seal of approval.
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July 06, 2021
JLG’s July 2021 Librarian of the Month honor goes to Collinsville Public Library and their driven, compassionate, and community-oriented director, Jennifer Wilkins. A JLG member for 8+ years, Jennifer caught our eye because of her dedication to her community and preserving its history. Here’s Jennifer’s story...
