Happy New Year! It’s ShelfTalker’s 13th year (!), and since 2007, we’ve grown from one blogger\u2014former bookseller Alison Morris, now at First Book in Washington, D.C, was our\u00a0very first poster\u2014to five. It’s a pleasure to write about the ups and downs of bookselling, the magical moments in our stores, and the authors and books who\u00a0inspire us and transform children’s lives. And we especially love to hear from you; your comments bring the incredible children’s books\u00a0community here\u00a0to ShelfTalker. Thank you!
\nThere are so many fantastic books coming out this\u00a0year \u2014 stay tuned for Kenny’s post on Thursday for a taste of some of his favorites. As for me, I’m resurrecting my 50\/50 Read resolution, which is an easy way to make sure my reading is diverse and rich; at least half of the books I read will be by authors and illustrators of color.
\nWhat books are you excited about this year? And have you made any reading resolutions? Please share\u2014your idea might spark inspiration for another reader!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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