Stranger Things are Heading Your Way...

If your Tuesday isn't going the way you'd like--and/or you are a Stranger Things fan like me--get ready to turn your frown Upside Down. (See what I did there? *eyebrow waggle*)

Just a few days ago, I read an article on Book Riot about a partnership that was announced between Netflix and Penguin Random House.  The plan?  To publish an assortment of books set in the Stranger Things universe.  (But which one?! 😱 Meep!)

The first few books (due out in November of this year) will be behind-the-scenes companions and gift books.  As the partnership continues into 2019, however, novels for both adults and young readers will be added to the selection, including a prequel novel about Eleven's mother, written by the fabulous Gwenda Bond.

Is anyone else as excited about this as I am?!?!

Pop! The Secret to What's Popular

How do you stay up-to-date and plugged into what kids and teens are talking about?

Stop by this post from TLT: Teen Librarian's Toolbox for some pop-culture touchpoints for teens.

Then swing over to WLA member Sara's Bryce Don't Play blog to put your finger on the pulse of kids to discover what's hip with them.

Finally watch the YALSA blog for twice monthly Pop culture tips from Sarah of YA Librarian Tales blog!

Consider yourself hip-ped!