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The New York Public Library's annual Halloween parade is going virtual! Share your best literary costume, or #BookLook, inspired by a favorite book, story, poem..., or author using the hashtag #NYPLHalloween to be included in the virtual parade. You may get a shout-out from everyone’s favorite fashion mentor, Tim Gunn! By using the #NYPLHalloween hashtag, you’re allowing the Library to reshare and use your photo. We can’t wait to see your costumes! http://on.nypl.org/Halloween-FB

Looking for a different format to listen to something new? Check out these 18 Audiobooks for Teens & Tweens compiled by SLJ. Click the link below for the list and other resources.

Join us for music, movement, and multilingual fun, with five new videos every week to get your little one dancing, singing, and learning. https://www.nypl.org//remote-learning-res/little-learners

National Day on Writing, students write with author Max Brallier on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. ET. This is a NTCE sponsored event open to all. This event is great for English teachers who would like their class to be part of this program. Click the link below to register for free. Please share this post.

Share your story with History Now! See here for details: https://www.nypl.org/pandemic-diaries

Previews world Presents... October PREVIEWS, Gems of the Month. Check out the latest titles from BOOM!, Dark Horse Comics, Dynamite, etc. These titles will be available at comic stores in December. Maybe you will find a new favorite. Click the link below for more info.

Look out for the launch of I Can Read Comics to debut next year. Click the link below to view the cover and titles of the books coming out.

Check out NYPL's resources on voting at: https://www.nypl.org//21/election-day-2020-get-informed-vo

Looking to change you work environment? Check out these 50 Top Startups that are thriving during the pandemic. Click below for the list of companies and more info.

Check out the amazing fiction titles that have made it to the Booker Prize's 2020 shortlist! Looking at literary prize longlists and shortlists are a great way to find a new favorite read. Unless otherwise noted, these books are available for pick up at one of the Library's grab and go locations or as an eBook via Libby or SimplyE. The New Wilderness by Diane Cook This Mournable Body by Tsitsi Dangarembga Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi (Not currently availble from NYPL) The Sha...dow King by Maaza Mengiste Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart Real Life by Brandon Taylor See more

The Library is here to support kids of all ages both in and out of regular school hours. Every week, check the below link for a new selection of activities and resources for kids from kindergarten through middle grades. October's Theme: Changemakers Reflect What makes you unique? How can you set yourself up for success in this unusual school year?... https://www.nypl.org//remote-learning-resour/after-school

These mangas can be put on hold and picked up at any of our Grab-and-go locations. Yotsuba&! by Azuma, Kiyohiko Chi’s Sweet Home by Konami, Kanata Pokemon Adventures by Kusaka, Hidenori

Teaching is a tough gig. And with a new distance learning school year upon us due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are feeling the pressure to provide that kind of support to their children. Click below to find resources to help build your child's writing skills.