Readers Advisory Sp23

  When it comes to promoting the fiction books, first and foremost, it depends on the library. For the library I work at, we always try to do a monthly display for certain types of fiction, or something related in the literary world for that month. As an example, this month we have fiction books on display for "Spring". Anything that takes place in spring or a renewal of something in the book. For one thing, doing fun displays like this are really interesting, and we also did a NoveList display. This shows what our resources we use for making decisions with RA. We used popular authors and displayed books we had to represent as "If You Liked" by each author.  Another example I would use and that I have helped with, is our new shelf books we always try to shuffle around the newer titles. If someone working has seen the same titles for over a week or so, switch them out. This is something I usually do, and usually after that a patron will see something that was already

  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