The Importance of Reader's Advisory

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In a recent ALSC blog post, Emily Mroczek-Bayci reminds us of the importance - and comfort - of providing reader's advisory for children and teens. 

She writes: "During uncertain times that never stop being uncertain, I find myself wanting to curl up in the “comfort portions” of children’s librarianship. One of the aspects of my job that has not been altered drastically by COVID-19 is readers advisory and my speciality: advanced readers advisory. The kids are still reading, reading and reading. The kids are still coming in thinking they have read every book in the library and it is still my job to stump them."

Stop here to read her five tips for reader's advisory.