Audiobooks--and Podcasts!--Aren't Cheating!

I know, I know...preaching to the choir... 😉



Click HERE to read the article posted on rewire.org that not only dispels the "cheating" myth, but also shares some of the benefits/advantages to listening to audiobooks and podcasts for folks exhibiting all levels of reading prowess! 

**Psst!  You can always store the information away to bust out if you find yourself needing to defend the validity of either medium.**

2019 Audie Awards

The 2019 Audie Award Winners have been announced!  On Monday, the Audio Publisher's Association held the Audies Gala in New York, where they honored audiobooks from all different genres and age ranges.

The big winner this year was Tomi Adeyemi, whose Children of Blood and Bone won the coveted title of audiobook of the year.  Other winners included, Sunny by Jason Reynolds for middle grade, Sadie by Courtney Summers in the YA category, and The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange for author/s narration.

Check out the whole Audie Award Winners list HERE.

SYNC Audiobooks for Teens Begins April 25

Mark your calendars for 14 weeks of free audiobooks for teens (or anyone who wants to listen) for SYNC 2019. PR materials are available in a toolkit on the site. They will likely post 2019 materials towards mid-February.

In short, two paired audiobooks are released for download each week. The books are free to keep for personal use. More information is available on the SYNC site.

Also for consideration is AudioFile Magazine's 2019 Audiobook Challenge. It's comprised of twelve different challenges that listeners can pick and choose from to give extra range to their audiobook listening.