Book ReviewGingerbread by Rachel C... Oct 16, 2009
Winner of numerous awards including Best Book of the Year Selection by Publishers Weekly and the School Library Journal, Gingerbread was also chosen for: American Library Association Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers, ALA Best Book for Young Adults, ALA Popular Paperback for Young Adults, and ALA 100 Best of the Best for the 21st Century to name just a few. Cyd Charisse's enamored fans can follow her through more teenage angst through the follow-up novels Shrimp (Simon Pulse, May 9,... (Suite101.com)
Garden club, library to honor memory of Stein Oct 14, 2009
Stein was the founder and editor of the Nesbitt Memorial Library Journal, including 37 issues published from 1989 to 2001. His serialized history of Colorado County from 1821 to 1883, Consider the Lily: The Ungilded History of Colorado County, Texas, appeared in the journal. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Its number up, Dewey is 86ed Oct 10, 2009
Just last week, the trade magazine Library Journal featured "The Dewey Dilemma" on its cover. And in what may be a lesson in the ways libraries are evolving, the first official public announcement of the switch in Albany came via Twitter. (Albany Times Union)
Improved Rego Park Library reopens Oct 2, 2009
Friday October 02, 2009. Students from P.S. 139 recited a poem during the reopening event on Tuesday at the Queens Library in Rego Park. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Best-selling author Robert Dugoni stops by Lodi (10) Sep 25, 2009
The Seattle Times and Library Journal have likened Dugoni to a young John Grisham. Dugoni's second novel, "Damage Control," reached No. 8 on several national independent booksellers' lists. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Libraries feel budget crunch Aug 8, 2009
In 2000, the trade publication Library Journal awarded Gwinnett its Library of the Year award. Those were heady times, said Harris. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Reed puts US trade titles on market Jul 31, 2009
Broadcasting & Cable * Building Design+Construction * Casual Living * Chain Leader * Construction Equipment * Consulting Specifying Engineer * Control Engineering * Converting * Custom Builder * Design News * DM2 * EDN * Foodservice Equipment & Supplies * Furniture/Today * Gifts & Decorative Accessories * Graphic Arts Monthly * Graphic Arts Blue Book * Home Accents Today * Home Textiles Today * Housing Giants * Hotels * Industrial Distribution * In-Stat * Interior Design * Kids Today * Library... (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
Upcoming movies now appearing in a book near you Jul 5, 2009
The Library Journal says the teen struggle is "overlong. Maybe you had to be there.". The movie: Michael Cera is Nick, while Ray Liotta is the cop who has an affair with Nick's mom (Jean Smart). (Erie Times-News, PA)
Críticas Jul 5, 2009
In response to reader demand following the suspension of Cr;ticas in February 2009, Library Journal and School Library Journal have resumed reviewing Spanish-language books for adults and children on the LJ website ... Publisher Ron Shank says he and the editorial teams of Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal remain committed to finding alternate ways to continue to review Spanish-language books. (Variety)
The Weldon File -- Author Mac Canter Weaves An Intriguing Fiction That Drives You to Make Moral Choices Jul 2, 2009
The New York Times described Mac Canter's first novel, The Indictment, as "seductively well-written." Booklist described The Indictment as a "taut complex thriller that's laced with clever one-liners...an exceptional first novel that librarians should be touting to the legions of fans of Ross Thomas, John Grisham, and Michael Malone." Library Journal described the novel as "impressive, polished. Highly recommended, especially for libraries with Southern fiction collections." Of The Indictment,... (Primezone Releases)
Sylvia Neese, 61, basketball star and writer Jul 1, 2009
The School Library Journal, a trade publication for librarians, praised City of Dreamers for its unique plot, the abundance of dialogue and the easy reading level. For the past 16 years Ms. Neese divided her time between friends in Atlanta and a mountain home in Young Harris. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Four Novels With Afghan Characters ... Jun 28, 2009
Four Novels With Afghan Characters or Themes. Four Novels With Afghan Characters or Themes. (Suite101.com)
Worldwide Writers Contest Starts Careers of Six New York Times Best-Selling Authors Jun 5, 2009
The Writers of the Future Contest has been honored with "The Publishers Weekly Outstanding Achievement Award" and the "Library Journal Award of Excellence" for continued work in discovering, fostering and nurturing careers of aspiring writers. "L. Ron Hubbard had a real passion for helping new writers long before creating this contest in 1983 and continuing its funding through his estate," Labaqui said. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hudson Fusion Sponsored Book Reading Event Has Children Thinking About Old Shoes in a Whole New Way Jun 4, 2009
Her second book, "Sam Bennett's New Shoes" (Carolrhoda Books, 2006) was named a Bank Street College 2007 Best Children's Book and the School Library Journal said, "Thermes's tale is chock-full of historical facts and tidbits. Her detailed illustrations show much about 18th-century life...an enjoyable read-aloud.". About the Lois Bronz Children's Center. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ENCINITAS: Local woman wins national library honor Jun 1, 2009
ENCINITAS ---- For the fourth time in university history, a UCSD librarian has received a Mover and Shaker Award from the Library Journal, a national trade publication ... Library Journal was founded in 1876 and is the oldest and most respected publication covering the library field, according to its Web site ... Booth nominated Friedman for the top Library Journal award earlier this year. (North County Times)
Third landmark Holbrook mug available at library Apr 16, 2009
School Library Journal describes this debut novel as follows: Twelve-year-old Catherine has conflicting feelings about her younger brother, David, who is autistic. While she loves him, she is also embarrassed by his behavior and feels neglected by their parents. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Driving force behind Hispanic learning center moving on Apr 1, 2009
Recently, the Library Journal named Pinewoods a finalist for its 2009 Best Small Library in America award. In 2007 the tiny library took the American Library Association's 2007 Highsmith Library Innovation Award. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Libraries help during Mar 24, 2009
In 2008, she was named National Librarian of the Year by "Library Journal" and she was selected by the Girl Scouts of America as a Woman of Distinction. NEW JERSEY WEATHER Newark, NJ. (NJ.com -- Times)
Delaney Digs Deeper Into Emerald Isle in New Book Mar 13, 2009
The narrator adds his own commentary to O'Brien's complicated saga, creating what Library Journal called "a glowing composite of a volatile Ireland." Both books won critical acclaim ... " He said his listeners were "very, very generous" in their appreciation of the novel, but that when pressed by the author, provided some things they wished he had included in the books. Mr. Delaney will read from "Shannon" for fans in this area Saturday at 4 p.m. at Oblong Books in Millerton, N.Y. Like its... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Author Amy MacKinnon coming to library March 26 Mar 12, 2009
School Library Journal describes this work as follows: Timothy, twins Barnaby A and Barnaby B, and Jane Willoughby live in an imposing Victorian house. Their uncaring parents would like to get rid of them, and the feeling is mutual. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Review of Benny and Penny in The Bi... Feb 15, 2009
First introduced in Geoffrey Hayes Just Pretend, mice siblings Benny and Penny quickly earned rave reviews from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Booklist which called Hayes story of sibling rivalry, a charmer that will invite repeated readings. With The Big No-No. (Suite101.com)
Library feels budget crunch Feb 12, 2009
Book prices increased 6 percent in 2007, Trede said, quoting the School Library Journal. Numbers for 2008 were not yet available. (Washington Journal, IA)
Buy A Link Now Feb 8, 2009
Library Journal - The Library Journal ... School Library Journal - The SchoolLibraryJournal. (Multichannel News)
Library Journal Feb 7, 2009
Google, WorldCat, DCPL, and NYPL introduce new applications. More details from deliberations at the Midwinter Meeting. (Variety)
Furman Bisher Feb 7, 2009
Some reviewers were quite impressed, and one, Library Journal, wrote An, honest, thrilling and frequently poignant story by an unusual man who has broken color lines and home run records. On the way to his 75th anniversary, one particular trait has stood out in the assault on his home-run record. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
