International Battle of the Books

19/10/2017

"Long time, no see," so the saying goes. Here is a very neat article on organizing books: http://lithub.com/the-definitive-way-to-organize-your-books-an-illustrated-guide/ Enjoy!

Tom Gauld has some very good ideas about how to organize a reading life, from home library to bookstore. __________________________________ From Baking With Kafka by Tom Gauld, courtesy of Drawn &a…

23/12/2016

So apropos for this Christmas.....And certainly a hope for the New Year!

03/06/2016

What a tremendous article: http://www.slj.com/2016/05/feature-articles/an-open-letter-to-boes-everywhere/

School libraries are popping up that are fully, even lavishly, equipped, save for one thing: a certified school librarian. Here, one New Jersey librarian explains why that can never work. Ever.

16/05/2016

Not an ad! Is there anyone experienced or at minimum familiar with this programme? http://www.greatbookssummer.com/

Great Books Summer Program

14/04/2016

As the school year comes into the last quarter thoughts in the library may run something along these lines.....

14/01/2016

CNN coverage of the Caldecott & Newbery here: http://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/11/living/newbery-caldecott-youth-media-awards-2016-feat/

Your guide to the best children's and young adult literature for 2016 is here. See the winners of the Newbery, Caldecott and other children's book awards.

14/01/2016

Winners for Caldecott and Newbery! http://www.slj.com/2016/01/feature-articles/de-la-penas-last-stop-on-market-street-takes-2016-newbery-blackalls-finding-winnie-wins-caldecott/

There were cheers, tears, and mouths agape at ALA Midwinter, as Matt de la Peña's

13/01/2016

http://electricliterature.com/david-bowies-100-favorite-books/ Makes one wonder if creativity and reading are linked doesn't it?

The world lost one of its greatest cultural figures today, as legendary musician David Bowie passed away at age 69. He died after a battle with cancer. Bowie

24/12/2015

The world of reading, literature, and children everywhere have lost a heroic tireless advocate: http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2015/12/debbie_alvarez.html

Followers of The Styling Librarian blog and social media feeds mourn her passing.

25/05/2015

A few of those successful one-offs that have left so many, often permanently, wanting more at http://offtheshelf.com/2015/04/harper-lee-and-the-one-book-wonder-phenomenon/

Harper Lee and the One-Book Wonder Phenomenon By Off the Shelf Staff | Thursday, April 09, 2015|Print This Post The whole reading public is about to be gifted with something we never thought we’d see: a new Harper Lee novel. And so we got to thinking: What other one-book wonders left us desperately…

29/04/2015

Just posted: the 25 top TED talks for Librarians at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hong-Kong-Library-Association/1419527951592208 Worthy of about a month of drip feed CPD!

The Hong Kong Library Association has proudly served the cause of librarianship in Hong Kong since 1958. Comprising active members from all walks of life, we work to promote librarianship, offer opportunities for professional growth and networking.

06/01/2015

On the heels of reflective reading providing evidence of a 'growth mindset' below pops up this news report describing the 'slow reading' movement that is taking the world by storm. It appears to be akin to 'deep reading.' There is hope yet at: http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Slow-reading-craze-is-catching-on-287478411.html

You probably know about the slow eating craze--where you not only slow down to enjoy your food, but you connect with the origins of an item. Now, there's a group of people who think we read too fast as well.