Collection Development, Featured Titles, Featured-LL Adventure Awaits with Rick Riordan Presents on Audio Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on February 7, 2019

As big Rick Riordan fans, we’re always looking for another audiobook that will be full of humor, adventure, and a little magic. (Have you listened to all of his books? Not sure? Take a look and see.)

Luckily for us (and you!), there are plenty of fantastical new listens from Rick Riordan Presents; these fun middle-grade stories are based on mythology from around the world that listeners may or may not be familiar with. Read more

Tagged: Anthony Rey Perez, Aru Shah and the End of Time, Aru Shah and the Song of Death, Carlos Hernandez, Dragon Pearl, j.c. cervantes, Kim Mai Guest, Ozzie Rodriguez, Rick Riordan Presents, Roshani Chokshi, Sal and Gabi Break the Universe, Soneela Nankani, the storm runner, Yoon Ha Lee

Audiobooks for Kids for Hispanic Heritage Month

Collection Development, Featured-LL Audiobooks to Share with Kids During Hispanic Heritage Month Submitted by Taraneh DJangi on October 4, 2018

It’s important for kids of all ages to see diversity that reflects the world around them in stories they enjoy. Additionally, it’s important to discover stories that explore cultural heritages similar and different from their own. That’s why these audiobooks are perfect additions to your library and classroom. Read more

Tagged: Carmlea Full of Wishes, Charlie Hernández & the League of Shadows, Esperanza Rising, Giordan Diaz, Hispanic Heritage Month, j.c. cervantes, La Princesa and the Pea, Laura Ortiz, Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish, Matt de la Peña, Ozzie Rodriguez, Pablo Cartaya, Pam Muñoz Ryan, Ryan Calejo, Susan Middleton Elya, the storm runner, Trini Alvarado

Collection Development, Featured-LL What to Recommend to Young Listeners Next: 5 Summer and Fall 2018 Editor’s Picks Submitted by Erin Murphy on July 23, 2018

Curious about what to recommend next to your middle grade and YA listeners? Listening Library editor Rebecca Waugh shares some new and upcoming picks she’s most excited about (and if you were at School Library Journal‘s Day of Dialog, some of these may look familiar). Have a browse and fill up your wish list! Read more