There's still plenty of time to enter KDL's Write Michigan Short Story Contest, open to Michigan writers of all ages. Here's your chance to win $500 and get your story published. The contest includes separate categories for youth, teens and adults. Submit your story online at writemichigan.org by November 15. Help us spread the word about…
How NOT to Get Published: Eight Tips to Save You Time and Effort
By Josh Mosey | Digital Marketing Strategist (and an actual, published author) Writing is hard. Getting published is even harder. While many people have a story living inside of them, it is commonly said that 99% of books submitted for traditional publication get rejected. This can be for a variety of legitimate reasons, but that’s…
November Author Talks
Want to get to know your favorite authors even more? Check out KDL Author Talks, online conversations in which authors of interesting, popular, informative and compelling books share more about their work, their writing process, the things that inspire them and more. These conversations are led by passionate readers from the Library Speakers Consortium, and…
Empowering Access: How AI is Transforming Digital Accessibility
By Shelley Roossien, Accessibility & Inclusion Specialist In a world increasingly shaped by digital experiences, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities is not just a courtesy—it is a necessity. With 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. living with a disability, inclusive digital tools are needed now more than ever. With the recent explosion of…
Congratulations to the Teen Photo Contest Winners!
There were 61 gorgeous photos submitted to this year's Teen Photo Challenge. We were so impressed by the talent displayed by the teens in our county! Congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to our guest judges, Ashlee McGreevy, Brad R. Baker, and Paige Young. Category: Exploration of Symmetry (judged by Paige Young…
Stump the Librarian: Open Wide, Whale!
This week on KDL’s podcast Stump the Librarian, Jill gets into some trash talk. That’s right, we're talking all things landfills. Meanwhile, Liz talks whale dentistry. Do whales have teeth?? Our hosts are joined by Tabby at the Wyoming Branch to talk all things POKEMON! Listen along every other Wednesday as we tackle questions…
Read Like a Librarian: Our Favorite Psychological Thrillers
Looking for a gripping read that will mess with your mind in all the best ways? KDL librarians have rounded up their favorite psychological thrillers that are guaranteed to keep you on edge and guessing until the very last page. Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney If you like thrillers that keep you guessing and questioning everyone’s…
Spooky Books for Kids!
By Bernice Oliver, Assistant Branch Librarian, Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch When my son was in first grade, his class did a long and involved unit on bats in October. I started to think about how books can celebrate the creepy and spooky things of the season without being specifically about Halloween. I searched the…
Experience KDL: Take a Walk Around the Plainfield Twp. Branch
By Kathy Cheney, Branch Librarian Many people love to visit the Plainfield Twp. Branch of Kent District Library because of all the great things in addition to books that can be found inside. Some of these include the large children’s wing, colorful mural on the way to our program room, KDL Lab space, community room…
Calling All Teachers: Encourage Your Students to Share Their Stories
If you are a teacher, this post is for you. Inspire your students to share their creativity in the Write Michigan Short Story Contest! The contest is free to enter for writers 17 and younger and offers cash prizes plus the chance to be published in an anthology. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate student…
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