Author Archives: Sharon

The Pinzgauer

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Sharon

  I know, I know, you’re probably wondering what a Pinzgauer is and what it has to do with libraries! Several years ago when I was President of the Mountain Plains Library Association, I attended the New Mexico Library Association … Continue reading →

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Golden Sower Winners!

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Sharon

Primary – Winner: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers Honor: That Is Not a Good Idea by Mo Willems My Crocodile Does Not Bite by Joe Kulka Intermediate – Winner: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s … Continue reading →

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Readathon 2016 Party

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Sharon

Planning to host a Readathon 2016 party?  Post your information on the following site for Nebraska:  http://www.readathonday.com/nebraska.html

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National Readathon Day

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Sharon

For more information, go to:  http://www.readathonday.com/

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Top 10 Most Challenged Books

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Sharon

10. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan @loversdiction 9. Nasreen’s Secret School: A True Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette Winter 8. Habibi by Craig Thompson 7. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel @AlisonBechdel 6. Holy Bible 5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon @mark_haddon … Continue reading →

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Historical Fiction

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sharon

Looking to update your historical fiction section?  Here is the Top 10 Historical Fiction List 2016 from Booklist.

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NLA PLTS Spring Meetings

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sharon

              Register here:  http://www.nebraskalibraries.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=790773

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National Library Week

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Sharon
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Book Review Basics

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Sharon

Need to learn how do a good book review?  Check out this YouTube video from Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Book Review Basics: Using Reviews and Annotations for Readers Advisory

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Teen Tech Week 2016

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Sharon

March 6-12 is Teen Tech Week.  This year’s theme is Create It At Your Library.  Click here for more information.

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