Nikki DeMarco

The inimitable Nikki DeMarco is as well-traveled as she is well-read. Being an enneagram 3, Aries, high school librarian, makes her love for efficiency is unmatched. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, and is passionate about helping teens connect to books. Nikki has an MFA in creative writing, is a TBR bibliologist, and writes for Harlequin, Audible, Kobo, and MacMillan. Since that leaves her so much time, she’s currently working on writing a romance novel, too. Find her on all socials @iamnikkidemarco (Instagram, Twitter, Threads)

Critical Thinking and Books

A reader reflects on critical thinking and books in a time of rampant misinformation because words in a book aren't necessarily true.

Spooky YA Reads to Set the Right Fall Vibe

As the season changes, some people may start gravitating more towards scarier books. Here are spooky YA reads to set the right fall vibe, starting with I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea.

Best 17-Month Planners

You don't always have to start reorganizing things in January. With these 17-month planners, you can start right now!

Best YA Books for Back-to-School

These YA books for back to school will help you make sense of the bonkers time. Just don't forget to set your alarm. Start with Promise Boys by Nick Brooks.

What I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Reading Self

One reader on learning how to love books, even after a childhood and adolescence of avoiding them.

Banned Books BINGO for Book Clubs

Your book club can help fight book bans! See how many squares on this anti-censorship BINGO board you can fill out together.

Hit The Road With These 8 Road Trip Romances

A road trip has all of the perfect ingredients for romance. Here are some excellent road trip romances that turn up the volume.

8 YA Books with Summer Vibes

These YA books with summer vibes have a little something for everyone — from Agatha Christie retellings to cannibalistic teen ghouls. Start with Northranger by Rey Terciero, illustrated by Bre Indigo.

How to Focus on Reading with ADHD

From physical approaches to tech hacks, one reader with ADHD explores tips on how to focus on reading with ADHD.

Ways High School Librarians Can Foster Critical Thinking

Critical thinking skills need to be taught, just like reading, writing, and math. Here's how high school librarians can foster these skills.