Cataloging win: Form/genre subject headings

An interesting development in the realm of cataloging: the Library of Congress will expand its use of genre and form terms as separate subject headings instead of appending them as form subdivisions at the end of subject strings.

What I’m reading : Flying Lessons

One of my absolute favorite genres is the short-story anthology; it’s a great way to be introduced to new authors, as well as explore new facets to your favorite writers and the worlds they build.

Flying Lessons, edited by Ellen Oh, features “some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more.”

Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this collection of stories “celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.”

‘Monkey’s Christmas Tree’ as children’s picture book

Picture book: Monkey's Christmas Tree
from Cynthia M. Parkhill

If I had to name a genre for “Monkey’s Christmas Tree,” it would be realistic fiction with a non-human protagonist.

Original fiction: Monkey's Christmas Tree

The appearance of humans was not unusual as far as Monkey was concerned. Normally he shared his home with one mature human female, but today brought the arrival of one of his human's grown cubs and her mate.

Original fiction: The Kingmaker Plays Her Hand

You think that you’ve got problems; try being younger sister to the most popular guy in school.