Tweets of the Week: August 7th

Happy August (Can you believe it’s August already – where did the summer go?). Here are a few things you might have missed this week. And if you need a laugh, check out the tweets under .

Book News:

: By the books, there’s a LOT of new releases this week! Which ones are you most looking forward to?
: Cece Bell: how I made El Deafo – in pictures | Guardian
: Here’s a list of concrete suggestions curated by ‘s Lin Oliver of ways we can support
: Exclusive: signs a new YA trilogy deal:
: 15 New Series to Freshen Up Teen Collections
: Six Eclectic Debut Novels from our Adult Books 4 Teens column
: Teens and Reading: They’ll Do It and They’ll Like It. Here’s why:
:If you have read a fabulous debut YA author this year, consider nominating it for ‘s Morris Award.

Librarianship:

 Games and Learning in the Library
:  8 Fascinating/Frightening Facts About How Teens Use The Internet And Social Media
: Reading/Discussion Guide is available for ALL WE HAVE IS NOW. Send an email to lisaschroederbooks(AT)gmail(DOT)com if you’d like to have it.
: “Comics Connector” Finds Comics Professionals for School Visits
: “Apprentice Architect,” an interactive app, allows viewers to design their own buildings
: Check out this webinar on measuring the impact of your /learning program!

Just for Fun:

: Kid Lit Style: Decor Inspired by Children’s Books | AP
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~ Jennifer Rummel, currently reading P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han