Tracie D. Hall to Receive 2022 NBF Literarian Award
The National Book Foundation has announced that Tracie D. Hall is the recipient of the 2022 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. Hall has been the executive director of the American Library Association since 2020. She has previously held positions at the Seattle Public Library, the New Haven Free Public Library, Queens Public Library, and Hartford Public Library. She will be honored at the 73rd National Book Awards Ceremony on November 16th.
Censorship Attempts Will Have a Long-lasting Impact on School Library Collections
A School LIbrary Journal survey shows that censorship attempts will have a long-lasting impact on school library collections. In search of more detailed information about the impact of the coordinated censorship campaigns across the country, the SLJ opened up a survey from May 4th to June 13th. The survey received responses from 720 school librarians, 90 percent of whom worked in a public school. All responses were anonymous.
Pretty Little Liars Reboot Renewed at HBO Max
HBO Max has renewed Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin for a second season. The decision comes a few weeks after the final episode of its first season. “We are so proud of the incredible response both critically and from fans that Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin has received,” said HBO Max head of originals Sarah Aubrey. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series currently has an 88 percent score among critics and a 70 percent rating among viewers. Co-creators Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring said in a joint statement, “Eternal thanks to the fans who have embraced this new, horror-version of Pretty Little Liars — which we’ll be continuing, of course — as well as our partners at HBO Max, Warner Bros. Television and Alloy Entertainment. As Tabby would say, ‘There’s a sequel in the offing!'”
The Words “I Wanted” Do Not Belong in Book Reviews
If your review is peppered with the words “I wanted”, it doesn’t mean the book was bad. But it probably means you’ve written a bad review.