I’m imagining you might be getting some readers advisory questions about helping kids understand the pandemic. There have been a lot of great websites out there with tips for discussing this with kids, and of course the wonderful comic created by NPR editor Malaka Gharib. But sometimes a good old-fashioned book can be helpful. Pat Sarles from the New York Department of Education has curated a list of free e-books about COVID-19.
Why a teen space? All people, including teens, benefit from informal public gathering places where they can interact or just share space with others. This is sometimes called a “third space”. Spending time with friends in an environment that is less structured than...
Last week, someone on the IFLS Youth Services email list asked for suggestions for a 3rd grade student who has dyslexia. IFLS library folks pitched in to share some great ideas, and IFLS staff supplemented. If you are looking for collection development or readers...
We got a question on the youth services list this week about resources to help kids learn more about and process the current events around ICE and to learn more about immigration and immigration. Thanks to those who responded, and to the Northern Waters Library...