ChiltonLibrary Expands Subaru Coverage to 1968–2022

| By Chilton Staff | In the northern hemisphere, the beautiful Pleiades constellation beams in the clear winter night sky. The star cluster is the inspiration for Subaru’s name and badge. Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades. In Japanese, Subaru also means to govern, gather together, and unite. This winter, ChiltonLibrary has gathered together the … Read more

Discover the Creators Behind Your Favorite Children’s Stories

| By Gale Staff | Where would any of us be without Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, or Eric Carle? The first full week in February is Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week, a time to celebrate the creators who bring magic to storytime and inspire children’s literacy. Elementary educators and public librarians can leverage the resources … Read more

Teaching Students of All Ages About Martin Luther King Jr.

| By Gale Staff | A prominent leader in the American civil rights movement, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as an icon for social change and racial equality. We observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day every January to commemorate his life and the importance of his work. Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on … Read more

Holiday Travel Plans? Prevent Winter Automotive Problems.

|By Chilton Staff| Winter’s snowy, wet, and windy weather plus cold temperatures put added stress on our vehicles. How can we protect our vehicle and those riding in it? Regular maintenance is key to preventing some of the most common automotive issues. In addition, check these items before travel to help save you from a … Read more

Celebrate the First Day of Winter in Your Classroom or Library

| By Gale Staff | As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, why not integrate the changing seasons into your lesson plans and library spaces? Each year in the northern hemisphere, two solstices occur—the Summer Solstice in June and the Winter Solstice in December. In the United States, the Winter Solstice typically lands on … Read more

December 2022 LibraryReads, Indie Next Picks, and Bestsellers

| By Thorndike Press Staff | Every month, LibraryReads shares the top ten books that librarians across the country love; the monthly Indie Next List compiles recommendations from knowledgeable U.S. independent booksellers. Many New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers and bestselling authors are also releasing in large print this month. Thorndike Press is happy to share that the following titles … Read more

Gale LegalForms Adds Spanish Forms and More!

| By Gale Staff | Now available: More than 23,000 Spanish-language legal forms have been added to Gale LegalForms. With over 41 million native Spanish speakers in the United States, Gale LegalForms can provide the Hispanic community with access to state-specific and national attorney-drafted forms that help people address common legal activities and procedures with … Read more