Plant and tree books are always among the most popular in any library’s children’s collection. The Secret Garden and The Giving Tree are time-honored classics for good reason, tapping into that desire we all have to find a peaceful oasis and escape reality, if just for a bit. .
Gale hosted a 2-day, free online event for public libraries on Sept. 29 and 30 called Impact Live. Its theme was Connect, Inspire, Elevate, and it included talks by librarians, industry leaders, and authors. There were three simultaneous tracks on the first day and two tracks on the second.