April 2007--Volume V, Issue 4




Poetry
Since April is National Poetry Month, it only seems fitting to honor the books that are poetically filled with inspiration, hope, despair… and just about anything else that the human animal experiences in life. From love poems to dog poems to the inspiration of Maya Angelou, this list has a little bit of something for everyone. Use this list of titles to build upon your already existing collection and introduce more of your patrons to the pleasures of reading poetry.

Poetry

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Genre Chicks: Interview with Nia Stephens
Lettuce, milk, bread, cereal…boys? Yes indeed--that's what's on the grocery list of Dafina author Nia Stephens in her new young adult series Boy Shopping. Genre Chick Alethea Kontis met Nia at the mall to ask her about this unique, modern, choose-your-own-adventure series--and to try on some fabulous shoes. Read the interview.


Our Collection Development experts have created these special thematic lists to help you find just the right titles to appeal to your patrons.

Beach Reads (June)
For all those patrons who are counting down to vacation, here are a few new and a few tried-and-true titles they will want to have with them when they hit the beach! Promotional materials are also available on Build A Promotion.

Father's Day (June)
Books for Dad, books about Dads, and books of fatherly wisdom are included in this expansive list. Review to make sure you have the most relevant titles for your community on hand.

Men's Health (June)
Be sure you health selection is filled with relevant titles for your male patrons--and those that love them. This list provides some suggestions.