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)
A reader reflects on critical thinking and books in a time of rampant misinformation because words in a book aren't necessarily true.
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.
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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.
One reader on learning how to love books, even after a childhood and adolescence of avoiding them.
Your book club can help fight book bans! See how many squares on this anti-censorship BINGO board you can fill out together.
A road trip has all of the perfect ingredients for romance. Here are some excellent road trip romances that turn up the volume.
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.
From physical approaches to tech hacks, one reader with ADHD explores tips on how to focus on reading with ADHD.
Critical thinking skills need to be taught, just like reading, writing, and math. Here's how high school librarians can foster these skills.