The joys of blogging

Starting a library blog is a favorite activity in many children's departments these days. Blogging librarians might want to read about the success of a New Jersey family--mother, father, and two daughters--who started blogging about the books they enjoy and have attracted thousands of readers. According to the NY Times in "A Family that Reads and Reviews together" the Lateiner started because they enjoy sharing the books they love with others. Their success has led publishers to send them review copies of new books, so their enterprise grows. Perhaps some energetic librarian will start a neighborhood or school blog that could be equally successful. Check it out!