Readers Advisory Sp23

  As a member of my own library's collection development committee, this is something I dread facing. With censorship threats from local and state representatives, it's become more aware of how some people would want to separate LBGTQ+ Fiction from the general collection. However, my library and I are not ones to do this. Our mission is to provide for "all" our patrons regardless of their background or identities.  So, when it comes to having a separate section for LBGTQ+ fiction, I would say as one member: no. My first reason is, we do not want to segregate and indirectly discriminate those who read this type of fiction or relate to these books. If separate anything its only because we separate books from movies and such.  If patrons want to be able to distinguish certain types of books, I would look at making special stickers that are rainbow in color if the budget is feasible. Its not an ideal situation, but with the label's others will know what they are picki

  I had to really contemplate on this posting, because it hurts me to think that some people out there are saying adults should not be reading YA or graphic novels. For whatever reason, it just makes me think about how those words are hurtful and almost have a controlling sense to them, much like all these legislation bills we see to have books removed for certain age groups. In my experience as well as two of my good friends I work with in the public library, I have found that showing the community that we support their needs. It's not about what others think only the patron's we deal with on a daily basis interaction. I spoke to my co-workers/friends, and they gave me some insight that really helped me tame down my personal anger towards the nay sayers out there.  At our library here at Eckhart, we actually have a section of graphic novels and manga. This shows we want to encourage adults to reach for these materials, if there is a strong interest in them. I have always been

Author: Rebecca Carvalho  Title: Salt and Sugar  Genre: Young Adult  Publication Date : November 1st, 2022 Number of Pages: 368 pages  Geographical Setting: Olinda, Brazil  Time Period: present time, not given in the book.  Series (If applicable): N/A  Plot Summary: Grandchildren Pedro and Lari are rivals within their family bakeries: Salt and Sugar. This feud has been going since each of their great grandparents opened the businesses. However, when Lari's beloved grandmother dies, she and her mother are left to try and keep the bakery going. However, with a big market cooperation coming into town to threaten the livelihood of their small community, Lari must team up with Pedro. A thing her grandma would consider a betrayal. However, Pedro and Lari will soon realize that there is more to life than just family feuds and rivalry. They will find out that love is both sweet and salty when it comes to making your own choices in life.  Subject Headings:  Young Adult Fiction       

Author: Harper Lee  Title: Go Set a Watchman  Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical  Publication Date: July 14th. 2015 Number of Pages: 278 Geographical Setting: Maycomb, Alabama  Time Period: mid 1950's Series (If applicable) : Sequel to "To Kill a Mockingbird"  Plot Summary:  Twenty years later since the events of "To Kill a Mockingbir" Jean Louise "Scout" Finch is visiting her ailing father and family, from her new home in New York. Set in the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, Jean Louise starts to see how her family and her community she grew up in has changed against her own views. Jean Louise starts to see people she's cared about change in ways that are controversial to what she's known and begins to see things she never thought she would. Memories of her childhood resurface, and values are thrown into the turmoil of doubt. Go Set a Watchman captures a young woman in a world in a painful, but necessary transition out of childho

1. Where is the book on narrative continuum?     Highly narrative (reads fiction) 2. What is the subject of the book?     Enchantment : awakening wonder in an anxious age: This book tells of rediscovering our sense of wonder and awe in a world where a global pandemic, social media and outside forces that have hindered that sense.  3. What type of book is this?     Nonfiction, Self-Help and Awareness  4. Articulate Appeal What is the pacing? The book reads like a fiction chapter book with and its very quick to relate to and gives a sense of discovery about yourself.  Describe the characters The author is the main character, the sense of awe and wonder are new characters to be discovered. While outside forces such a social media, the aftermath of the pandemic and other things take on their own life as a character.  How does the story feel? Eye-opening, relatable to those who have suffered from anxiety during the pandemic, thoughtful, humorous and candid  What is the intent of the author?

       As one who listens frequently to audiobooks, I happen to like the connivence of it when tracking the chapters and time. However, as Erin said in the blog the narrator can make or break it. If you do not have someone who can help keep the story flowing, and if you are able to listen to the samples that really helps whether the book will be a good listen. I know for me I don't always listen to them but look more at the popularity sometimes. Not always a good thing, but that is something people do look at. I actually was recommended to listen to "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee and it was narrated by Resse Witherspoon. I listened to the sample, and I was drawn in right away. With eBooks, if I was able to get them for free (before discovering Libby and Hoopla), I only was able to get free ones. Otherwise, I would have to pay a subscription to Audible. When Libby and Hoopla came on the market for libraries, I was hooked for audiobooks. However, with the eBooks, I start