As we head into a back-to-school season unlike any we have ever known, let audiobooks provide comfort, company, entertainment, and education to your young patrons and families. After all, audiobooks are not cheating! Here is the science behind WHY: Read more
Coloring is calming and creative (for ALL ages), and makes for the perfect companion to pair with audiobooks! Being read to is known to help reduce stress, manage anxiety and lift our mood – which is so important for all of our mental health right now. Here are some Listen While You Color suggestions to make your next no-stress art activity even more colorful! Happy listening! Read more
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
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
With numerous literacy benefits and high entertainment value, audiobooks are heating up headphones across the country. Celebrate the art of storytelling this June by promoting the audiobook format at your library—new listeners and audiophiles alike will want to join in the fun. Follow these tips and watch your audio circulation soar! Read more