Staff Round-up: Spring Break Memories & Recommendations
Spring Break! It’s the amuse-bouche before the feast of summer. Read more
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A Piglet Prequel! Announcing Kate DiCamillo’s A Piglet Named Mercy
Have Mercy! There’s a new piglet in town. Read more
The Whispers Author Greg Howard on the Magical Act of Listening to Audiobooks
I listen to audiobooks quite a bit—on the commute to and from work, on long weekend walks, while shopping and training at the gym, etc. And for me, a narrator can make or break the experience and determine whether or not I’m willing to commit several hours to the production. On the other hand, a great narrator can illuminate, even elevate the text, holding my attention for hours with no problem. Read more
8 Audiobooks to Share During Bullying Prevention Month
Of the many things kids of all ages and backgrounds face every day, bullying, unfortunately, is one of the most prevalent shared experiences. In a large-scale effort to address the issue, October has been designated National Bullying Prevention Month. Read more
Find yourself in diverse YA characters, and lose yourself in these powerful audiobooks
Every voice deserves to be heard, and audiobooks bring diverse YA characters and stories to vibrant life. Read more
Supernatural Listens for Teens and Middle Schoolers
October is one of the best times to listen to spine-tingling tales, as the days get short, the nights longer, and Halloween looms on the horizon.
Rather than spook younger readers with gruesome horror stories, why not share some gentler supernatural audiobooks? Read more
6 Audiobooks to Share with Kids During Hispanic Heritage Month
It’s important for kids of all ages to see diversity in literature that reflects the world around them. Additionally, it’s important to discover stories that explore cultural heritages similar and different from their own. That’s why these audiobooks are perfect listens for you and your children during Hispanic Heritage Month. Read more
History is Interesting with Audiobooks
History can be a less-than-exciting school subject for kids. Luckily, entering the past through the world of fiction makes learning history fun for young listeners. Read more
Author Allison Varnes: Audiobooks Make Reading Fun
During my eight years as a special education teacher, I frequently worked with high school students who struggled to be independent readers, due to disabilities and weak decoding and fluency skills. For them, reading meant devoting their energy to decoding the text, leaving no room for expressive reading. Read more
Stories of Grandparents for Listeners of All Ages
There are hundreds upon hundreds of stories about the influential relationship between parents and children, but what about grandparents? Oftentimes, grandparents have equally lasting effects on grandchildren. Read more