So I've decided to attempt NaNoWriMo. NaNoWriMo, if you are not a crazy person and don't know this, stands for 'National Novel Writing Month.' In the month of November thousands of insane people try to write a 50,000 word novel. That's 1,666 words a day! Considering that I struggle writing a blog post every week, … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – am I crazy?
Author: lcarslibrarian
I probably can't really be an LCARS librarian since I'm stuck in the pre-warp drive for humans early part of the 21st century. Bummer. But if I could be an LCARS librarian I would. Or I would work in Stellar Cartography. Or is there a library on Battlestar Galactica? For now, I'll just stick to reading books, writing, and earth-bound YA librarianship.
I hope to use this blog as a way to write book reviews for myself and others, and to write about librarianship.
Kids these days…
It's an old trope, a cliche, that an older generation shakes their collective head and sighs, "Kids these days . . .". It's hard not to think that the generation following you is somehow more shallow, more messed-up, more irresponsible, etc, than you ever were. But sometimes, those who come after us can be incredibly … Continue reading Kids these days…
NELA and the perils of attending library conferences
As I mentioned yesterday I went to the New England Library Association's conference last Monday and overall, I had a great time. I got to see Sara Pennypacker, who in addition to spelling her name like my own dear sis, writes delightful kids' books. She gave a great talk about how writing for children allows … Continue reading NELA and the perils of attending library conferences
New post tomorrow; my legs are falling off
I promise to post tomorrow about my time last week at the NELA (New England Library Association) Conference and some book reviews of The Raft and Mothership. But I think I'm not long for the conscious world. Apparently, running 13.1 miles makes me tired. So, until tomorrow!
Banned Books Week, a coda: Selection as censorship?
Banned Books Week officially ends today but I'm still thinking about it and I'm leaving my display up probably for the whole month. Why? Because a week isn't long enough to process all of these thoughts and issues for me. And because I'm lazy. Putting up a display takes some doing, and since I've started … Continue reading Banned Books Week, a coda: Selection as censorship?
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