SCLSNJ Staff

“The Sanctuary” by Katrine Engberg Review by Yvonne Selander, collection development librarian Something is rotten in the state of Denmark yet again, but this time is weirder than even before. Kids find a smelly, partially buried suitcase at a local park. The police are pretty sure it’s a body before opening the case, but ... read more about “The Sanctuary” by Katrine Engberg

For Kids and Their Grown-Ups “As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark” by Donna Jo Napoli; illustrated by Felicita Sala Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Night falls, and soothing text assures us of the calm and quiet outside, while young ones settle into sleep. But for some young ones, this ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups “As Night Falls: Creatures That Go Wild After Dark” by Donna Jo Napoli; illustrated by Felicita Sala

Make the Most of Your Money With Morningstar Investment Research Center Created by Linda Tripp, collection development librarian Financial wizards and novices alike can use their library card to connect with Morningstar Investment Research Center. This comprehensive stock database includes financial data on companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ®, and the ... read more about Make the Most of Your Money With Morningstar Investment Research Center

Let Your Reading List Blossom: Garden State Book Award Winners Created by Jen Fitzgerald, Jenna Galley, and Emily Lail, youth services librarians Since 1977, the Garden State Children’s Book Awards (GSCBA) have bestowed honors on titles written for young readers up to fifth grade. The corresponding Garden State Teen Book Awards (GSTBA) has also ... read more about Let Your Reading List Blossom: Garden State Book Award Winners

For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Once Upon a Book” by Grace Lin and Kate Messner Review by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian Alice longs for an escape from winter’s dreary weather and heavy clothing. When she comes upon a book, she is instantly transported to a warm, tropical landscape. She plays among the flowers ... read more about For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: “Once Upon a Book” by Grace Lin and Kate Messner