Friday Finds: August 3, 2018

This Week at TLT

Book Review: DeadEndia: The Watcher’s Test by Hamish Steele

Things I Never Learned in Library School: Public Libraries, 3D Printers, and Guns – oh my

What a strange time to be a woman, a guest post by Bree Barton

Book Review: Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton

YA A to Z: P is for Penultimate, how a competitive writing competition inspired a YA novel

Sunday Reflections: The Reality and the Myth of Just Get a Job and Its Impact on Kids

Around the Web

‘Catwoman: Soulstealer’ By Sarah J. Maas & 11 New YA Novels Coming Out In August 2018

Representation: Raising the Bar

5 Sweet Queer Love Stories to Devour This Summer

Can You Print A Gun At Your Local Library? It’s Not Likely

Raising Kids Who Want To Read — Even During The Summer

John Green wants you to read tiny books – The Washington Post

Check out the Penguin Teen 2019 YA Book Preview

From multiple Muslim sci-fis to Jewish and Asian fantasies to romantic comedy between two boys of color these are the most anticipated #LGBTQAP books from now until December! http://spr.ly/6016DtEYo via Barnes and Noble

Sitka Public Library is providing some amazing services:

We are committed to helping young women and girls feel cared for, seen, and loved. Our free go-bags for teens and tweens include feminine hygiene supplies, treats, and tools to track your cycle. Our job is to provide info and some help, so girls can empower themselves! pic.twitter.com/0EdTCCXAan

— Sitka Public Library (@SitkaPubLibrary) August 2, 2018

Keep your eye on this amazing resource:

Over 300 books into my 2019 YA spreadsheet (featuring US releases)!
If you're interested, here it is https://t.co/WFrcXAajvE

— rachel (@recitrachel) August 2, 2018

And here’s another look at August releases thanks to Pop Goes the Reader

There's nothing better than that new book smell! Here are 68 books being published in August 2018 to make your summer a little sweeter!https://t.co/F7o3PSJhEH pic.twitter.com/KC2nLpuZPO

— Jen (@Pop_Reader) July 31, 2018

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