I Love Libraries – A new website from ALA!
Here is something to share with your patrons. The American Library Association (ALA) has launched a new website “for the public, designed to keep America informed about what’s happening in today’s libraries” as stated under “About Us” on the new page. Visit
here and explore the various sections. My favorite section so far is “Library Quotes” which you can find on the list going down the left side of the page. You can explore it to find new quotes to share and you also can submit one you love if your favorite quote is missing.
The nonfiction book for teens titled
Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery is amazing, because Temple is amazing! This well-written biography of Temple Grandin will give readers insight into how at least some people with autism see the world, and why we should learn about and value their perspectives. It is also the story of how one girl became the leading authority on feed lots and slaughterhouses. Temple shares her understanding of cattle, and other animals, and how their lives can be much better with a few changes. Inspirational.
(The Nebraska Library Commission receives free copies of children’s and young adult books for review from a number of publishers. After review, the books are distributed free, via the Regional Library Systems, to Nebraska school and public libraries.)
