Modern Retellings of Classic Fairy Tales for Teens
I love reading fairy tales– from Snow White to the Snow Woman of Japan, fairy tales are always a go-to genre of literature for me. I definitely love a modern … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: Cooking on a Budget
These suggested cookbooks offer easy and simple meal ideas, are easy on the wallet and use items you may already have, and give you an opportunity to explore some new cuisines.
An Introduction to Manga
This is a brief introduction to the wonderful world of manga designed for educators, parents, librarians and manga enthusiasts.
Liked “Camino Winds” by John Grisham? Try These Titles!
Waiting to read John Grisham’s latest release “Camino Winds?” Check out some of these readalikes!
Get Book Recommendations at Home!
We all been home for a while now and possibly gone through our stacks of library books we grabbed before library doors closed, the books we bought that have been sitting on our shelves for years, the … Continued
Wonders of the Urban Wilderness
Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time walking around my neighborhood. It started when we got a puppy a couple of months ago. But the practice has definitely increased as our ability to … Continued
Always Available on Hoopla: LGBTQIA+ Fiction eBooks
Check out some great LGBTQIA+ fiction eBooks always available on Hoopla!
Free Listening: Options for Library Patrons with Print Disabilities
As many of you know, CLP-LBPH has been closed over the last few weeks while we adhere to Governor Wolf’s order for nonessential workers to Stay at Home. This order … Continued
Strategies for Struggling or Reluctant Readers
I’ve written before about the challenges of being your child’s teacher during this pandemic, and today’s post is on the same topic. Because, wow, this is hard.
Building Resilience Three Links at a Time
A few years back, the Collection Development team here at CLP began sharing what we call “SuperBetter Moments.” The idea came from a TED talk by game designer Jane McGonigal. In the video, McGonigal … Continued