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PLA offers its members resources for career advancement, problem solving, continuing education, and library information, in articles and monographs written by public librarians and public library staff members specifically for public librarians and public library staff members. Whether it's through top-seller books like "The Public Librarian's Guide to Providing Consumer Health Information," hot topic articles in Public Libraries, or resource guides like the PLDS Statistical Report, PLA publications deliver the information you need to perform at your greatest potential. Click here to see a full list of PLA Publication Titles.
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Parents are always looking for new ways to entertain their kids. So help them out! Send them home with one of these engaging reading tools. With book lists, posters, stickers, sing-a-longs, rhymes--they're packets full of fun and education!
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75 of the Best Books for Young Readers
Available in packets of 25, this poster lists some of the very best board books and picture books to read to children from birth through preschool.
List includes classics, books that teach important concepts, stories to sing, books with rhyme and rhythm, and books for bedtime. Includes "how to use this poster" guidelines and stickers to add to poster as books are read.
Created by the West Bloomfield Township (Michigan) Public Library. Item #2009-0002. Sale Price: $27.50 for members, $33.00 for nonmembers. USE PROMO CODE "sale10"
100 of the Best Books to Read in Kindergarten
Available in packets of 25, this poster kit lists some of the very best picture books to read aloud to Kindergarten-age children. The list includes well-loved classics as well as quality contemporary books and is designed so that books can be checked off as they are read.
Kit includes two different poster designs (100 Best Books to Read in Kindergarten and 100 More Books to Read in Kindergarten, parent guide, and bookmarks).
Created by the West Bloomfield Township (Michigan) Public Library. Item #2009-0001. Sale Price: $37.50 for members, $45 for nonmembers USE PROMO CODE "sale10"
Nursery Rhymes, Songs and Fingerplays
Encourage parents to read nursery rhymes to their preschool children by giving them a copy of Nursery Rhymes, Songs & Fingerplays , a delightful collection of more than 80 of the best rhyming verses for children. This colorful, 20-page booklet makes it easy to share rhymes, songs and fingerplays with children.
Available in packs of 50. Item #701. Sale Price: $32.00 for members, $38.00 for nonmembers USE PROMO CODE "sale10"
Put Your Library In the Spotlight with Our National Distribution Program!
If you have a publication that you'd like the PLA Monographs Committee to consider for national distribution, please use the forms below to get the process started. If you have questions contact khughes@ala.org.
- Members! We want your book! PLA Publications Guidelines
- Publications Proposal Form