Special Episode – 8 — Emily Gooding of the Indie Author Project

 

Hello Indie Authors! Are you writing during your time in quarantine? Today we are joined by Emily Gooding of the Indie Author Project! Emily tells us all about this initiative which ends on May 31, and how librarians and authors can work together in this project which is co-sponsored by Library Journal.

Special Episode – 7 — Teen Anxiety and Covid-19

Teens anxiety is usually a topic of discussion as it takes on so many forms — but now with the advent of an uncertain Summer and iffy Fall semester prospects teens are facing brand new territory. How can we help them when we ourselves are facing our own mental health crisis? Two specialists from Cohen’s Children’s Hospital weigh in.

Crisis Center Brochure

Talking-to-Teens

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019

Turn The Page – Episode 87 — Ashton Greenwood

Please note that due to the Covid-19 pandemic crisis, Free Comic Book Day has been delayed until a date TBA.

Ashton Greenwood of Diamond Comics chatted with us about Free Comic Book Day, a yearly event that aims to celebrate comic books and comic book shops for fans of all ages! Syosset Public Library is an Official Free Comic Book Day library!

Special Episode – 5 — Annalee Newitz

This is a strange time for everyone — and uniquely so for authors of Science Fiction. Today we are joined by Annalee Newitz, Sci-Fi Author, Science Journalist and co-host of the podcast Our Opinions are correct. Annalee gives us their shortlist of Science Fiction reads to help us get through quarantine. 

Turn The Page – Episode 86 — Erik Larson

Author Erik Larson talks abut leadership under pressure! Hitler had his eye on Great Britain and London was under the fire of The Blitz. We all know that Winston Churchill’s temper was put the to test, but his family found themselves deeply affected by the events unfolding around them.

Special Episode – 4 — Jennifer Rubins of Penguin Random House Library Marketing Team

 

This special episode of Turn the Page we are joined by Jennifer Rubins from Penguin Random House Library Marketing Team to discuss even more resources available to a variety of readers and for librarians during quarantine.

FOR PATRONS – OR FOR EVERYONE!

· Love the library but hate the holds list? Visit: https://borrowreadrepeat.com/ Great collection ideas!

· For up-to-date weekly and daily #BooksConnectUs virtual author events visit: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/books-connect-us-live-4-13-4-19/

· Kids virtual events: Read Together Be Together https://www.readtogetherbetogether.com/

· #AskaLibrarian on Twitter: Thursdays @ noon ET!

· Download the Volumes app (free family listens available until 4/30/20): https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/volumes-app/

· More about the free family listens: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/blog/listen-at-home-free-audiobook-downloads/

· This is the Author podcast

LIBRARIANS & EDUCATORS:

· Digital Resources For Libraries on PRH Library site

· Daily blogs for librarians at http://penguinrandomhouselibrary.com/

· Audiobook Resources, Virtual Storytime, and more online tools for Libraries, Educators, and Parents on Books on Tape site

· Audiobooks with Teacher Guides

· Find audiobook clips and more at: www.booksontape.com

· Weekly book buzz: Register and see archives here: PRH Morning Book Buzz every Wednesday at 11 am ET

SPANISH RESOURCES FOR LIBRARIANS:

· PRH Libros en Español (Full Title List Through Spring 2020)

· Audiobooks in Spanish

Turn The Page – Episode 85 — Kimmery Martin

The Antidote for Everything with Kimmery Martin: Author (and Doctor) Kimmery Martin talks to us about her newest novel in which two doctors come into conflict with their hospital board when they are told they may no longer treat transgender patients.