Lucas Maxwell has been working with youth in libraries for over fifteen years. Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, he's been a high school librarian in London, UK for over a decade. In 2017 he won the UK's School Librarian of the Year award and in 2022 he was named the UK Literacy Association's Reading For Pleasure Teacher Champion. He loves Dungeons & Dragons and is the author of Let's Roll: A Guide for Setting up Tabletop Roleplaying Games in Your School or Public Library. You can follow him on Twitter and on his blog.
What to read after you've read the Harry Potter series. A look at several young adult books that will keep readers going for a long time.
A tutorial on how to make your own comic book bookmarks using old or discarded comic books, some string, and some adhesive cardstock,
Smart, funny and lovable dogs to read about in memory of dogs you've lost.
A high school librarian shares the 15 books his kids won't stop recommending to each other.
Dave's Comics in Brighton UK is a unique comic book shop filled with toys, games, posters, back issue comics and of course graphic novels.
That time when someone stole the majority of my Calvin and Hobbes from my bookshelf. I reflect on what the books have taught me over the years.
A Mystery Skype is played by having two groups asking yes or no question of each other in order to ascertain where in the world each other are.
An interview with Beth Garrod, author of Super Awkward and the recently published Truly Madly Awkward, books about surviving teen life.
Starting a teen book club can be daunting. Here are some tips for starting one that will hopefully make the process a little easier.
Crooked Timber Books in Digby, Nova Scotia Canada is a beautiful bookshop overlooking a serene harbour. Filled with great books, it's not to be missed.