There are so many creative 'match-making' strategies out there that I've been trying to curate and share, to inspire us "book-matchmakers" to help readers during these times
Some awesome examples include:
- Librarians on Tik-Tok doing "Liked this... read that" videos
- SC Librarian Tamara Cox created a Netflix 'binge reading' graphic that's fully customizable!
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---- TRUTH: I'm a huge Avid Bookstore fangirl. I just got to visit for my first time in February & left with a shirt & a book where a character applies to work there (Yes, No, Maybe So). Let me stop here and plug INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES! Your local indie would love your support during these times, and always. My local shop, Downtown Books in Manteo, NC is one of the top supporters for our district & community readers. Another favorite indie, Books to be Red on Ocracoke Island is a must visit - they've been re-building after Hurricane Dorian wiped out the island last fall. And the newly opened Black Garnet, a Black, woman-owned bookstore located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, can be shopped online!
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So I wanted to get in on this action...
For YA and MG, the waves at the top will bring you to a longer list of books that either have a summer or back to school vibes. I linked to my Bookshop.org lists, but librarians could create lists or collections in Destiny or whatever virtual catalog you use!
For each book cover, readers can click (on the PDF or Slides version) and it brings them right to the book description to learn more about it.
If you have other suggestions, for any age level, Summer or Back to School vibes, either drop the titles in the comments or reach me on Twitter, @MolleeBranden!
Upper elementary / middle grade
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middle school
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young adult
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picture books for all
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