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The 2022 National Book Festival, presented by the Library of Congress, returned to the Washington Convention Center on September 3rd. A selection of presentations were also livestreamed and available online for nationwide audiences unable to attend in person. Videos of all presentations are available on demand at the LOC website. Check out a sampling of the newest releases from some of this year’s featured authors.
All My Rage, by Sabaa Tahir
DB 107414
10 hours, 27 minutes
Read by Kausar Mohammed
A family extending from Pakistan to California deals with generations of young love, old regrets, and forgiveness. For senior high and older readers.
Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside, by Nick Offerman
DB 105515
11 hours, 45 minutes.
Read by Nick Offerman
The actor and author of Paddle Your Own Canoe shares observations from three journeys he took across America, including a hiking trip in Glacier National Park. The experiences inspired his mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors.
The Memory Librarian, by Janelle Monáe
DB 108252
12 hours, 15 minutes.
Read by Janelle Monáe
Dirty Computer introduced a world in which thoughts – as a means of self-conception – could be controlled or erased by a select few. And whether human, AI, or other, your life and sentience was dictated by those who'd convinced themselves they had the right to decide your fate. That was until Jane 57821 decided to remember and break free.
Deaf Utopia: A Memoir – and a Love Letter to a Way of Life, by Nyle DiMarco
DB 108286
10 hours, 53 minutes.
Read by Dan Bittner
Before becoming the actor, producer, advocate, and model that people know today, Nyle DiMarco was half of a pair of Deaf twins born to a multi-generational Deaf family in Queens, New York. At the hospital one day after he was born, Nyle "failed" his first test– a hearing test – to the joy and excitement of his parents. In this engrossing memoir, Nyle shares stories, both heartbreaking and humorous, of what it means to navigate a world built for hearing people.
From the July-August edition of Talking Book Topics.
Adult Fiction
The Family Chao, by Lan Samantha Chang
DB 106766
11 hours 1 minute
Read by Brian Nishii
The residents of Haven, Wisconsin, have dined on the Fine Chao restaurant’s delicious Americanized Chinese food for thirty-five years, content to ignore any unsavory whispers about the family owners. But when the three sons are all back in Haven, the Chao family’s secrets and simmering resentments erupt at last. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022.
Adult Non-Fiction
Code Name Badass: The True Story of Virginia Hall, by Heather Demetrios
DB 106463
8 hours 39 minutes
Read by Nikki Massoud
Baltimore native Virginia “Dindy” Hall traveled to England to join their Special Operations unit and became an essential part of the Allied mission and the French Resistance, earning the dangerous honor of being named “the most dangerous of all Allied spies” by the Gestapo. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. For senior high and older readers. 2021.
Our summer reading program for Adults ended on August 15, 2022. Over 30 adults participated in the challenge with a nearly 50% completion rate. All those who participated in the reading program received a keychain and tote bag, and three individuals were chosen randomly to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
End of the 2022 “Oceans of Possibilities” Summer Reading Program
Our summer reading program ended on August 15th. Each participant earned a summer reading t-shirt, keychain, and entry into our raffles. We welcome feedback to make next year’s summer reading even better. Please complete the short summer reading survey, and let us know how to make the program more engaging and fun. Your input and feedback will help strengthen our program each year. You can access the survey here: https://forms.gle/qARMQeCkUPzVhr1v5.
Jeremiah, an LBPD summer reader, was selected to represent our library at the Maryland Summer Reading Ceremony at the Maryland State Fair on August 27th. Our reader was given a ribbon, ice cream voucher, and recognition with other readers from different Maryland counties. What better fun than to be recognized and have a day at the fair with family and friends!
To wrap up the summer fun, our patrons joined MD LBPD staff at the National Federation of the Blind on August 13th to experience the Whalemobile. It was an exhilarating experience as participants were able to experience a 40-foot humpback whale by touch. Want to know more about whales? Visit our online catalog and request a book at https://mdlbpd.klas.com/. There you will find some fascinating reads such as:
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Whales: The Gentle Giants, by Joyce Milton BR 19977
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The Secret World of Whales, by Charles Siebert DB 75513
Thank you all again for another fantastic summer!!!
Are You “Back to School” Ready?
You are going through your “Back to School” list and checking it twice. Supplies, check! Outfits, check! Schedules, check! Don’t forget that the MD LBPD is here to support you through another school year. If you need assistance or have questions, email the Youth Reference Desk at kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov or call 410-230-2443 to be transferred to Ms. Myles, the Youth Librarian.
Calling all Teachers, Librarians, and Schools
Do you have an institutional account with the MD Library for the Blind and Print Disabled? Contact us if you need a refresher on your equipment, an update to the types of books you receive, an address change, or just have general questions. We are here to help you support the students you serve.
As an institutional account holder, LBPD requires that you return all materials when you no longer have use for them, agree to use our materials only with youth who qualify for our services, and agree to encourage your qualifying students to sign up for our services. Educators, librarians, and certain public or welfare agencies can certify LBPD applications for students. LBPD recommends that every qualifying child establish an individual account so that services can continue once the child leaves your school or school system.
MD LBPD Youth Debate Team
Are you able to articulate perspectives on different issues and engage in the art of persuasion? Try out your oratory skills with other youth. Ms. Myles, the Youth Librarian, is seeking a group of enthusiastic teens and tweens for the LBPD Debate Team. Learn more at the introductory session on September 27th at 4:00 p.m. No registration is required; just call in at 319-527-4994 to access the session. *This is a youth program and will be screened for adults.
On Saturday, September 10th, the Technology User Group (TUG) will showcase accessibility options and features of the Pixel 6. This smartphone has many tools developed by Google that will impress and delight tech enthusiasts. After listening to this demonstration, you might be ready to switch to Pixel!
The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.
We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, September 10th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.
Upcoming TUG Programs:
October 1st, 10 AM, iOS 16 and Editing Voice Memos
November 5th, 10 AM, Accessible Tech Gifts for the Holidays
LBPD Guest Hour: Fraud Prevention with Kelle Slaughter
From telephone to phishing scams, more and more Americans are falling victim to fraud. The library welcomes Kelle Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission to go over the various scams and tricks fraudsters utilize to separate Americans from their money.
Kelle Slaughter is a Senior Investigator for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the Southwest Region. She has served as the Identity Theft Program Manager and is the new Collection Protection Group Coordinator.
Prior to joining the FTC, Kelle was the Director of Investigations at the Better Business Bureau Serving North Central Texas and as an investigator for the Texas Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Division. During her almost 20-year investigative career, Kelle has initiated and conducted hundreds of consumer protection investigations, supported numerous enforcement actions, and given presentations to consumers, businesses, and law enforcement.
Kelle is a Certified Fraud Examiner and holds Master's Degrees in both Criminal Justice & Conflict Resolution Management and in Higher Education.
Not only does she bring a healthy slate of experience and education, but Kelle also brings a great sense of humor and authentic truth-telling to the table.
We publish new podcasts regularly, so be sure to check out the various categories we offer, including:
- Beyond the Stacks -- a blog of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)
- LBPD Live -- live events, such as concerts, recorded and shared
- LBPD TUG -- Technology User Group events, recorded and shared
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