Holiday Gifts Displays
Leah Langby
November 18, 2010
Keeping Up With Kids
readers advisory

Do you get questions from parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other adults about good books to give as gifts? How can you harness this curiosity to spreading the word about some of your favorites?

Some libraries create lists and displays to distribute at the library (or the senior center or other locations). Here are some good resources for finding books to put on your lists:

Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Gift Book Guide

Bank Street Outstanding Books for 2010

Reading Rockets Buying Guide

What are your favorite books to recommend for book-buying? Favorite ways to get the information out?

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