Mrs. Phelps the Librarian and Matilda share a story in Broadway’s MATILDA.
A+ librarian styling.
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HAVING FUN ISN’T HARD WHEN YOU’VE GOT A LIBRARY CARD.
After creepin thru Kyle’s archives from a year ago I found this so I could share that I TOO NOW HAVE A LIBRARY CARD
it’s upside down and I DON’T CARE ENOUGH TO FIX IT
this lady tho
Let’s say we make this a meme.
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BEA For All: A Librarian’s Guide to BookExpo America 2013
New York can be gorgeous in the spring, and there’s plenty to see. Relatively near the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the now-perennial site of BookExpo America (BEA), is great shopping, the spectacular Highline Park, and the New York Public Library’s Schwarzman Building, with its fascinating exhibits. You might not see any of it though; changes are afoot at BEA, and they mean more…of everything. Along with a return to weekend hours—the show now runs from Wednesday, May 29, through Saturday, June 1, 2013, including LJ’s and SLJ’s warm-up Day of Dialog events—there is now a third author stage. Attendees will find almost 300 autograph signings on the three stages, as well as the relocated BEA Editors’ Buzz sessions, which cover children’s, YA, and adult books. The stages will also welcome the new “BEA Selects,” featuring indie publishers discussing their fall 2013 romance, mystery, literary fiction, and sf/fantasy titles.
You’ll want to take in the exhibits, of course, and the dozens of programs offered during the conference. Below are the offerings that are best for librarians—not all of them are particularly aimed at our profession, but eavesdropping on “the other side” can be illuminating. Though ebook questions feature heavily, we’re moving on from library availability concerns to debates surrounding secondhand ebooks, the effects on authors, and e-publishing of out-of-print titles. For a break from it all, do what the fun crowd did at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting: check out the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Library Family Feud. Featuring Simon Doonan on the author team, it’s a hotter ticket than any Broadway show.
Or take a load off at any point during the show at LJ’s Librarians’ Lounge, open Thursday through Saturday, at booth 757.
Check out the events LJ editors Etta Thornton and Margaret Heilbrun recommend!
10–11:50 a.m.
Authors and Librarians, Get Ready for the Feud…Library Family Feud! (AAP) (Rm. 1E11)
With AAP Library Committee chair Chris Vaccari as game show host to two “families.” The Librarian family features Christopher Platt and Betsy Bird (both NYPL), Erin Shea (Darien PL, CT), Elissa Miller (District of Columbia PL), and Jamie Watson (Baltimore Cty. PL). The Author family consists of Simon Doonan (The Asylum: A Collage of Couture Reminiscences), Stephanie Evanovich (Big Girl Panties), John Rocco (Super-Hair-O and the Barber of Doom), Jill Shalvis (It Had To Be You), and Obert Skye (Pinocula).
Come watch me mistakenly refer to Chris as Richard Dawson.
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One recipient was a woman I’ve seen at school pick-up for years but have never spoken to. She was in the car next to mine reading when I went over explained World Book Night and gave her a copy. A second copy went out in the parking lot when I saw a neighbor I know to be a big reader walking by. Both seemed surprised and excited to be given a book out of the blue! I hope to be a giver again next year. It’s a wonderful thing to share a book you love.
— Our librarians had a lot of fun on World Book Night this year.
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Books are just about the Librarian’s most favorite thing in the entire world. Reading them can take you on exciting adventures in far-off lands, introduce you to new friends and cultures, and let you discover poetry, classic literature, science fiction and much more. (via LEGO.com Minifigures : Bios - Series 10 - Librarian)
OH MY GOOOOOOD.
Plus: No bun in sight.
Minus: Glasses, sweater vest, “shhh”
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Today’s ToB decision has busted all Darien librarian brackets, even that of our over-achieving children’s librarian who is STILL in the lead. Good thing we all get a second chance after the Zombie Round is announced!
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Our Children’s Librarian “Miss Cindy” in her Captain Underpants outfit. Super Human Resources @ the Gillett Public Library!
Love it!
Dear Miss Cindy,
You rule.
Love,
Darien Library
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Our librarians seemed to face the same dilemma as Judge Yu in this morning’s dispatch from the Tournament of Books—this match-up was the only one that was evenly split in our opening round picks.
Our magical children’s librarian got this one right as well, further cementing her lead. WHAT IS HER SECRET????
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To celebrate the snowy day, we’re showing off our #librariansnowboots. Connecticut is a big ole pile of snow and slush this afternoon.
