Free Resources for Libraries to Promote the Libraries Transform Book Pick
The Libraries Transform Book Pick is a popular digital reading program that connects readers nationwide by offering free access to the same ebook through public libraries.
At the same time, it gives public libraries and the professionals working there opportunities to engage with readers about the ebook, as well as showcase digital collections and other library resources and programs.
All public libraries in the U.S. currently participating in OverDrive will be able to lend unlimited copies of the ebook to borrowers during the reading period September 14-28, 2020, which makes it a great pick for a book club.
“We chose Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma because it is a strikingly original and richly compelling historical novel which illuminates the roots of America’s dire systemic racism. Francis-Sharma’s profoundly relevant saga will surely inspire meaningful discussions. Book of the Little Axe is also exquisitely well-written, and features a strong and fascinating woman protagonist.”
— Donna Seaman, Editor, Adult Books, Booklist
Use these tools to spread the word about the availability of the Book of the Little Axe ebook in your community:
- Booklist review
- Booklist interview with author Lauren Francis-Sharma
- Book of the Little Axe Reading Group Guide (DOCX)
- Readalike list for Book of the Little Axe
- Sample press release (DOCX)
- Sample newsletter copy (DOCX)
- Sample social media posts (DOCX)
- Letter to readers from author Lauren Francis-Sharma (DOCX)
Follow the Libraries Transform Book Pick on Facebook and Twitter and join the discussion on social media using the hashtag #LTBookPick.
Libraries Transform Book Pick Returns this Fall
Connect with Readers Nationwide
BECAUSE READING TOGETHER IS BETTER.
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Contact Us
If you have questions or would like additional information, please email campaign@ala.org
The Libraries Transform Book Pick is a collaboration between:
Booklist, the book-review magazine of the American Library Association
Libraries Transform, the American Library Association’s public awareness initiative
OverDrive, lead sponsor of the ALA Library Champions program, whose generous support of Libraries Transform makes the Book Pick possible
OverDrive's free Libby app is the easiest way to get started with digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Libby is available for Android, iOS, Windows 10, and some Chromebooks.