What We're Reading: Tracy

Libraries Got Game: Aligned Learning Through Modern Board Games, by Brian Mayer & Christopher Harris.

Electronic gaming is all the rage in libraries right now, but this new book recently published by the American Library Association suggests modern "designer" board games merit equal consideration for library programming and even school curricula. After a cogent analysis of the intellectual and social skills that can be derived from board games, the authors present a sampling of recommended games and programs. Parents and teachers, as well as librarians, should find this a very useful book.

Those interested in board gaming at the library may enjoy a new series of Gaming Days to be offered in Youth Services this summer, using the principles outlined in this work. Watch the library website and city newsletter for details later this spring!