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In Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Award-Winning, Top Book Recommendations for Librarians
By: | October 01, 2021 |
September is here, and that means that public libraries and school libraries around the country are celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! The observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and goes through October 15th each year, paying tribute to the cultures and contributions of those with Central and South American, Mexican, Spanish, and Caribbean heritage.
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Mysteries Lurking Ahead for Middle School
By: Katie Lynch | July 29, 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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Picture Book Must-Haves
By: Katie Lynch | July 21, 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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New voices, new talent: Debut authors coming from JLG this fall
By: Rhonda Mihalic | July 13, 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.
Librarian of the Month: July 2021
By: Harlee Rozell | July 07, 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...
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JLG Selections Shine in 2021 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
By: Rhonda Mihalic | June 24, 2021 |
We are proud to announce that JLG Gold Standard Selections swept all 3 categories in the 2021 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards—and took home 5 out of the 6 honor-book designations as well!
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Librarian of the Month: June 2021
By: Harlee Rozell | June 16, 2021 |
JLG’s June 2021 Librarian of the Month honor goes to Dowd Education Center and its passionate and community-driven director, Erin Priest. A returning JLG member, Erin caught our eye because of her dedication to her community and students. Here’s Erin’s story...
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