Audiobook Resources, Virtual Storytime, and more online tools for Libraries, Educators, and Parents Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 26, 2020

Dear librarians and educators,

Though your doors may be closed, we know you never stop helping your patrons and students. We are here to make things a little easier in these uncertain times with a large number of digital resources for you to share with your communities. From a new weekly book buzz and free listeners’ advisory, to videos for story time, we hope these links can be a lifeline for you and your patrons. Read more

Tagged: Free Materials, listener advisory, resource

March is Crafting Month: Listen to Audiobooks While You Make Stuff! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 10, 2020

No matter their creative outlets of choice, productive patrons can keep their hands free for crafting while hearing the latest listens from their local library. Short stories can be “sew perfect” to get a little done each day; sparkly listens from favorite authors can entertain ears behind an easel; delicious listens add spice to kitchen creativity; and narrative nonfiction can act as the glue that keeps readers riveted to any crafting project for hours on end. Read more

Tagged: art, Collection Development, crafting

Social media update: Make sure you’re following @PRHAudio and @PRHLibrary! Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 2, 2020

Hey friends and followers, librarians and audiobook lovers:

@BOTLibrary social media handles have moved! Please follow @PRHAudio for all things audio and @PRHLibrary for book and audiobook library news! Here’s the list of everywhere you can find the latest in audiobook and library love: Read more

Tagged: social media

Your Ultimate Audiobook Guide to 2020 ALA Award Winners Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on February 21, 2020

Overwhelmed by awards news this year? Here’s the ultimate guide to make sure your audio offerings include the year’s top ALA Awards for kids and teens—that adults will love, too! Read more

Tagged: ALA Awards