Episode 44: A Tale of Two Sara(h)s

About this episode

In this episode, host Susan Maguire interviews two librarians, discussing Spanish-language collection development and fall book recommendations.

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with two of our favorite Sara(h)s. First, librarian and Booklister Sara Martínez talks about REFORMA’s National Book Award winner and tips for Spanish-language collection development. Then, Sarah Hunter, Editor, Books for Youth and Graphic Novels, drops some book suggestions perfect for fall reading. Here's what we talked about: REFORMA.org Pura Belpré Award REFORMA’s 2024 National Book Award (includes longlist and shortlist) Malas, by Marcela Fuentes Spanish Sure Bets for Adult Readers: Summer 2025 ALA Free Pass Program Spanish-language book stores: Liberías Gandhi in Mexico, Casa del Libro in Spain America Reads Spanish newsletter Guatemalan Rhapsody, by Jared Lemus Brother Brontë, by Fernando A. Flores Starling House, by Alix E. Harrow By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land, by Rebecca Nagle Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (a Love Story), by Deborah Heiligman Angelica and the Bear Prince, by Trung Le Nguyen, art by the author Cat Nap, by Brian Lies, art by the author Popo the Xolo, by Paloma Angelina Lopez, illustrated by Abraham Matias The Witch in the Tower, by…

People in this episode

Host: Susan Maguire

Guests: Sara Martínez, Sarah Hunter

Topics covered

• Spanish-language literature
• book recommendations
• collection development
• librarianship
• youth literature

Keywords

• REFORMA
• National Book Award
• Pura Belpré Award
• Spanish-language book stores
• America Reads Spanish newsletter
• book suggestions
• fall reading
• Guatemalan Rhapsody
• Starling House
• More Weight: A Salem Story

Mentioned in this episode

Products: REFORMA.org, Malas, Loudmouth: Emma Goldman vs. America (a Love Story), Angelica and the Bear Prince, Popo the Xolo, The Witch in the Tower, The Queen in the Cave

Books & works: A Tale of Two Sara(h)s., National Book Award, Pura Belpré Award, Malas, Guatemalan Rhapsody, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land, The Witch in the Tower, The Queen in the Cave, More Weight: A Salem Story

Places: Mexico, Spain, America

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