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3 NEW Audio Novellas from Brandon Sanderson Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on September 27, 2021

Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, and Listening Library, an imprint of Penguin Random House Audio, in collaboration with Mainframe LLC, will publish three novellas by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson this Fall: SUNREACH (on sale September 28), REDAWN (on sale October 26), and EVERSHORE (on sale December 28). Available simultaneously as ebooks and audiobooks, these new novellas are collectively known as the Skyward Flight series and expand the bestselling Skyward series, which currently consists of two full-length novels, Skyward (November 2018) and Starsight (November 2019). CYTONIC, the third novel, will be released in hardcover on November 23. Read more

Tagged: Brandon Sanderson, novellas, Skyward

Do You Offer the Youngifications on Audio of These Bestselling Nonfiction Titles? Submitted by Sydney Czech on September 27, 2021

Check your collections for these impactful youngifications of some of today’s most popular nonfiction titles on audio. Audiobooks promote literacy and can expose young readers to new vocabulary or help improve their comprehension and literacy skills. Visit Sound Learning for a closer look at how audiobooks can impact reading accuracy, vocabulary skills, pronunciation, reading speed and more. And remind parents and caregivers at your library about these top-notch productions perfect for family book clubs. We’ve highlighted a few forthcoming youngification editions below. Read more

Tagged: Book Club, Book Club Listens, family listens

LISTEN to a new message from Judy Blume on the freedom to read and FOREVER… Submitted by Sydney Czech on September 22, 2021

Just in time for Banned Books Week, Judy Blume stepped into the studio to record the introduction of the first-ever audiobook release of FOREVER…, her beloved bestseller that has often been challenged in schools and libraries. Hear what Judy Blume has to say about her longtime passion for supporting our freedom to read (and listen!) and why “librarians can save lives.”
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Tagged: Banned Books Week, Forever..., Judy Blume

Listening Library Editors’ Picks: 10 Must-Hear Fall ’21 Audiobooks for Kids & Teens Submitted by Sydney Czech on July 21, 2021

Listening Library editors Rebecca Waugh and Emily Parliman share some new picks they’re most excited about for this fall. Have a browse and fill up your wish list! View the full fall list of kids titles here. Read more

Tagged: fall 2021, Listening Library Editors, Listening Library Picks

Explore our Adult and Kids’ Fall 2021 Audiobook Lists Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on June 22, 2021

Get excited! Our Fall 2021 Audiobook lists are here and they have something for everyone! Read more

Tagged: Catalog, fall 2021