Awards & Recognition, Featured-LL School Library Journal’s Best Audiobooks of 2016

Do you offer the best in children’s and teen audiobooks at your library? School Library Journal’s top picks for 2016 include a touching tale of friendship, a rocking summer road trip, a sweeping work of historical fiction, and a powerful story of love and tragedy. Read more

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Guest Post Author Guest Post: Ashley Hope Pérez on her Printz Honor winner OUT OF DARKNESS audiobook

Ashley Hope Pérez sets her riveting story of love and tragedy in an East Texas oil town against the backdrop of the 1937 New London school explosion, one of the worst school disasters in American history. In this historical context, she explores racism and segregation, posing thought-provoking questions about these divisive forces. A must-listen Hear Diversity pick, OUT OF DARKNESS is a beautifully rendered, multi-layered story that demonstrates the power of bringing diverse voices alive on audiobook. Read more

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Collection Development, Featured-LL Celebrate Black History Month with Audiobooks

Share powerful stories with young listeners, including essential non-fiction and historical listens, biographies of notable black heroes, and award-winning stories from bestselling authors. Plus, request two FREE CD samplers and learn how you can further diversify your audio collection at HearDiversity.com. Read more

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