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Jan 17, 2025 | 
kirkusreviews.com | Dennis Pierce |Max Brooks |Lisa Jewell
A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy. Are we not men? We are—well, ask Bigfoot, as Brooks does in this delightful yarn, following on his bestseller World War Z(2006). A zombie apocalypse is one thing.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
libraryjournal.com | Dennis Pierce
Modern libraries aren’t just places for reading and research. They’re vibrant and active community centers where the people and programming play just as critical a role as the collections. Libraries are transforming to meet the evolving needs of their communities. To support this change, new facilities are being designed with flexibility in mind. Large, open spaces that can support many different uses are becoming more common, as are movable shelving and nimble, agile furniture.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
libraryjournal.com | Dennis Pierce
Social media influencers are helping propel demand for lifestyle-related content. Publishers are leveraging the built-in following that content creators bring with them from TikTok, Instagram, and other social media channels to drive sales by giving them significant book deals to share their advice on living, loving, crafting, cooking, and decorating. By Dennis PierceSocial media influencers are helping propel a surge in demand for lifestyle-related content.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
slj.com | Andi Diehn |Dennis Pierce
It’s a well-known phenomenon: some adults lose their sense of wonder about the natural world when they age out of the science fair years.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
libraryjournal.com | Dennis Pierce
Military history plays a critical role in helping us understand and learn from past geopolitical conflicts. It helps us comprehend who we are as a nation and the events that have shaped our identity. Reading books on military history is also a way for us to remember and honor the sacrifices of those who have fought to preserve our freedom. For all these reasons and more, books on military history continue to be quite popular among readers. As Bret C.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
slj.com | Dennis Pierce |Allie Stevens |SLJ Reviewers
From literacy instruction to battling book bans and censorship, the subjects of these titles will inform and inspire librarians and other educators. Literature and Primary Sources: The Perfect Pairing for Student Learning by Tom Bober & Rebecca Newland. Bloomsbury. ISBN 9781440880414. A comprehensive guide for educators looking to integrate primary sources with various forms of literature to enrich students’ learning experiences.
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May 7, 2024 | 
slj.com | Dennis Pierce |Allie Stevens
Hi-Lo titles are high-interest stories written at a lower reading level for striving readers. These 24 books, in genres ranging from romance to horror, are sure to grip readers with relatable main characters and contemporary coming-of-age themes. Hi-Lo titles are high-interest stories written at a lower reading level for striving readers. These 24 titles, in genres ranging from romance to horror, are sure to grip readers with relatable main characters and contemporary coming-of-age themes.
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May 7, 2024 | 
libraryjournal.com | Dennis Pierce
By Dennis PierceLifestyle-related books are hugely popular, and it’s easy to understand why. Not only do these books help readers express their creativity and achieve the kind of lifestyle they aspire to, but they also bring together people with a common interest and create a sense of connectedness around their topics.
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Apr 1, 2024 | 
libraryjournal.com | Dennis Pierce
The number of audiobooks borrowed through libraries around the world has more than doubled since 2019—a telling statistic that speaks to the exploding popularity of books in audio format. For the librarians taking care of patrons’ needs every day, this news shouldn’t come as a surprise. Still, it’s a powerful indication of how patrons’ interactions with the written word are rapidly evolving. This information comes from Statista, which relies on data from the OverDrive global network.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
schoollibraryjournal.com | Andrew Bauld |Maggie Knapp |Dennis Pierce
In a recent Scientific American article, scientists who are also parents were asked how they talk to their children about climate change; they emphasized hope and the ability of people and nature to thrive alongside one another. Their positive approach to a difficult topic can be followed by school librarians who want to support climate change education in ways that highlight mental health for children.
