Children's Literature in the Blogosphere

Abstract

Blogs about children’s literature can enhance professional knowledge and provide up to date information as well as giving insights into the writing process. This paper will examine different types of blogs that readers can use to find out about trends, new books, authors, reviews, and student use. It will also examine strategies to increase the value of library homepages with instant up to date news about what ́s new in the library. The advantages and the limitations of blogs along with factors to consider when creating and subscribing to blogs will also be explored.