Whether you’re preparing your little one for school, introducing affirmations into your daily routine, or looking for imaginative bedtime stories that delight, nurture, and build self-esteem, press play on audio picture books written and read by best-selling, award-winning Black authors and narrators. READ MORE
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In a month that seems to center ooey gooey romantic feelings, we’re here with your gentle reminder to prioritize your most important relationship: the one with y-o-u. READ MORE
In this episode, meet Adib Khorram, author of Seven Special Somethings: A Nowruz Story, Tess Sharpe, author of The Girls I’ve Been, and Benjamin Dreyer, author of Dreyer’s English: Adapted for Young Readers. READ MORE
When the full cast audiobook edition of Liza Wiemer’s YA novel The Assignment was released, educators reached out to ask about using it in their classrooms. This led her to notice a wider trend: not only was she hearing about teachers incorporating audiobooks into lessons, but also parents who were listening to audiobooks along with their children. READ MORE
Make the hours fly by like snowflakes in the wind with audiobooks from debut authors. From picture books to fantastical thrillers, there’s something for every member of the family to cozy up with. Fireplace not included. READ MORE
Nothing says “sweet” like Valentine’s Day, and the Blueberry Lattice Pie from Eventide by Arlin Smith, Andrew Taylor, Mike Wiley, and Sam Hiersteiner makes for the perfect treat (that may even make you feel transported to Maine). READ MORE
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate Black History Month, and listening to audiobooks featuring the stories of African American leaders, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and artists can be especially impactful for young listeners. Whether read by award-winning narrators or by the authors themselves, these outstanding audiobook memoirs and biographies about Black change-makers living lives of courage, talent, and creativity, bring the context of history to life and empower young listeners to become forces for change in the present moment. READ MORE
“In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.” READ MORE
The American Library Association’s Odyssey Award committee has named two Listening Library titles as Odyssey Honor audiobooks: Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, produced by Karen Dziekonski and narrated by Bahni Turpin; and When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed, produced by Julie Wilson and Kelly Gildea and narrated by Faysal Ahmed, Barkhad Abdi, and a full cast. READ MORE
Academy Award®-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave, Us) will narrate an audiobook edition of her #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book, Sulwe, on sale February 23, 2021. READ MORE