The Librarians Suggest

As a librarian, there is a ton of  research that goes into my job. I'm given book list after book list, stacks of catalogs of material to order and it can be intimidating, time consuming and sometimes a little tiresome. But I love it! I love coming across new writers and illustrators and being a part of determining what goes into our children's collection at my library. Through the rabbit hole of children's literature research, I have come across publishing houses that I love and several that I really dislike. While the big four are unavoidable, I personally enjoy Children's authors and illustrators who team up with smaller publishers, like  Flying Eye Books . They produce quality and unique stories, their nonfiction selection for juvenile readers is in my opinion, the best! Check out their  site , buy a few gifts and fall in love with my favorite little corner of the internet. P.S.  Chronicle Books  is a close second, so definitely check t...

If you would have asked me seven years what I expected as far as a career, I would have never guessed I would have ended up in libraries. But leave it to an unemployed history major in the heart of New York at an exhibit featuring the last hundred years in children's literature for me to have that epiphany moment. The home to Patience and Fortitude and being in the right place at the right time, I fell in love with children's literature, art/illustration and early twentieth century New York, circa Bemelmans, de Wolf and Fleur Cowles, when publishing ruled the world. The initial entrance into the grand library was like a welcome home and from that point until now I'm in a constant state of amazement because libraries are a wonderful thing. I can't speak for other librarians but I never tire of research, in fact it invigorates me. My fascination and love for picture books has never waned from childhood. I'm so grateful my parents stayed up just to read ...

If there's one thing Sarah loves - it's picture books, nonfiction works and good old fashion picture books. Nevermind the stacks and piles of adult literature living in her house, you should see her collection of kid's books. Madeline, Angelina Ballerina, Corduroy and Charlie the Caterpillar are just a few of her favorites. What story did you make your parents read to you over and over as a child?