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BCLC Summer Happenings

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BCLC staff will be out and about this summer taking advantage of professional development, observing summer remembrances and celebrations, and taking some well-earned time to relax, recharge, and read (of course!).

Butler Center Open Hours will be suspended
or limited during the following times:

  • 06/19/26: Closed for Juneteenth Observance
  • 06/22-07/03/26: Limited hours for ALA Annual and July 4th Holiday
    • Closed 06/25-29
      • Open 2-5 pm on June 30 and July 2
      • Open 8am-Noon on July 1
  • 08/17-08/21/26: Limited hours for staff and faculty development
    • Closings TBA early August

If you have questions about accessing the collection during this time, please contact us at butler@dom.edu to set up an appointment.

Looking for a recommendation?
This is what the BCLC Staff is reading this summer:

Just Finished:

  • JC:
    • The Storm by Rachel Hawkins (adult thriller) “Recommended for a suspenseful twist on the classic, tabloid gossipy beach read.”
  • KM:
    • Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman (adult science fiction/fantasy, 1st in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series) “Action, adventure, and a talking cat, with a side of heart and a focus on what it means to cling to a sense of humanity when faced with a dire situation.”
    • Platform Decay by Martha Wells (adult science fiction, 8th in the Muderbot Diaries series) “All Muderbot wants to do is watch media, but it just can’t stop winding up in the middle of adventures. This addition adds to the world of The Muderbot Diaries with an exciting rescue mission that keeps with the core of the series and asks what it means to be human under late-stage capitalism.”
  • KC:
    • The Sigh by Marjane Satrapi (RIP)(Illustrated Fairy Tale for ages 9+) “Recommended for art style, main character righting past wrongs, mystery, intrigue, and Satrapi’s signature style.” 
    • The Way of the Househusband Volumes 1-15 (Manga series for YA and Adults). “Whole series recommended for exaggerated high stakes, humor, and cute/fierce pets.” 

Currently Reading:

  • JC:
    • Rebel Heiress by Amalie Howard (YA romance, 3rd book in The Diamonds Series) “Enjoying this fun, YA, Bridgerton read alike with a smart and resourceful heroine.”
  • KM:
    • The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (YA murder mystery) “This murder mystery about teen prodigies, perfect for fans of The Umbrella Academy, deals with the burnout that comes from being given a “gifted” label as a young person.” 
  • KC:
    • Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen Vols. 1-5 by Hiromi Sato (Manga for tweens and teens). “Recommended for recipes you can actually cook, the funny-and-cute storylines, character dynamics, and the detailed art style (same goes for the Witch Hat Atelier series, minus the recipes—said series has 14 volumes, and counting).”
    • Woman Life Freedom by Marjane Satrapi, Farid Vahid, Jean-Pierre Perrin, Abbas Milami, Alba Baccaria, and 16 other comic artists (YA+ nonfiction graphic novel). “Recommended for various art styles, shining a light on the persecution of women in Iran, and intense storytelling.” 

Up Next: (Where you learn just how different our TBR piles are!)

Welcome to Fall (Semester)

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It’s the beginning of a new academic year, with all the excitement, new students, and parking woes that come along with it (why does the parking thing surprise me every year?).

This fall, BCLC will host some of our regularly scheduled annual events, as well as welcome back some past favorites, and offer some new opportunities to engage. We hope you’ll join us.

Fall Open Hours:

You can find the Butler Center open to Dominican students, faculty, staff, and the public during weekly open hours. Stop in for visits/studying/research on Monday 2pm-5pm and Tues-Thurs 1-4pm, Or reach out to make a special appointment. Watch for expanded hours later this fall.

BCLC Welcomes New Butler Scholar:

This summer, Vanessa Crisostomo was awarded the Butler Youth Services Scholarship for Underrepresented Groups in the Field of Library and Information Science.

BYSS Announcement: Vanessa Crisostomo

Vanessa Crisostomo is a high school teacher at Prosser Career Academy. She is a graduate of Chicago Public Schools and received her bachelor’s in education from Northeastern Illinois University in 2018.  Her professional experiences include facilitating team building for schools and groups, and 6 years in classroom instruction with four years of IB experience. Vanessa is pursuing her master’s in library science with the School Library Media endorsement. She is passionate about helping to increase access to programs, resources, and librarians in school. Vanessa is inspired by her students and hopes to bring back resources, strategies, and knowledge.  

Please join us in welcoming Vanessa to the Butler community. We wish her the best in her role as a Butler Scholar. Visit our website for information about the scholarship program and application procedures.

Look for Us at AISLE:

BCLC will join the DU School of Information Studies at the AISLE Annual Fall Conference November 7th -9th in Tinley Park. You’ll find us all over the place, but watch out for these opportunities:

  • The Dominican SLMP booth
  • The SOIS Alumni Reception (stay tuned for more info)
  • In a learning session dedicated to BCLC collections and resources:
    • Butler Children’s Literature Center—Research and Review Resources Friday, November 8th Session 2 at 9:15 am—in North Pavilion 1
    • From the conference schedule: “Did you know there was a local center for the study of children’s literature right in your own backyard? The Butler Children’s Literature Center commits itself to imagination and wonder, encouraging and supporting adults in libraries, classrooms, childcare centers, and homes to engage young people with good books. Meet the Curator and discover the programming, tools, and collection resources on offer at the Center, including book reviews, lectures, community events, new book collections (spanning board books to young adult titles), special book collections (including the Ellin Greene Storytelling Collection and the Effie Lee Morris African American Children’s Book Collection), and an annual book sale. Located in the Rebecca Crown Library at Dominican University, the Center supports students in library science and education, as well as local librarians, teachers, caregivers, and book lovers. Get to know the BCLC now, then schedule a visit to explore the collections for yourself.”

It’s (Almost) Book Sale Time:

Butler Book Sale Announcement

Save the date for the annual Butler Book Sale. Join us December 4th-7th for book recommendations, holiday shopping, and refreshing your library, classroom, or personal collection. All sale proceeds support Butler Center programming and events.

Stay Tuned for More Fall Fun:

We’re excited to bring back the Ellin Green Memorial Storytelling Tea. Gather with fellow storytellers and story lovers to celebrate this lovely tradition and the woman who donated (and still inspires) the Folk and Fairy Tale research collection here at the Butler Center. Details and registration information coming later this fall.

In a new addition to BCLC fall programming, the Center will host drop in Creative Days for writers and illustrators from the DU community and beyond to spend time on their work in company with other artists and in a space dedicated to the best in youth literature. Dates to be announced soon.

More About the Butler Center:

The Butler Children’s Literature Center is Dominican University’s examination center dedicated to the research and review of literature for young people. A non-circulating library collection, the staff is here to assist you in locating books that address specific themes, age groups, or reading levels in the rotating review collection and exploring or research in the permanent collections.

The Butler Center is located in the Rebecca Crown Library, room 214, on Dominican’s main campus at 7900 W. Division Street in River Forest, Illinois. Directions and a campus map are available here. The Butler Center is administered by Dominican’s School of Information Studies and is generously supported by the donations from the community. If you’d like to make a gift toward the Center’s continuing success, please contact Jen Clemons, Butler Children’s Literature Center Curator, for more information.

We hope you’ll visit or join us for an event, and stay tuned for our news and upcoming events.

2024 New Year’s Resolution…

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Join the welcoming community of those who study, teach, and promote children’s and young adult books at the Butler Children’s Literature Center.

Explore your passion for the newest in children’s and young adult literature from publishers like Penguin, Candlewick, Sourcebooks, and more.

Dive into storytelling research with the Ellin Greene Folk and Fairytale Collection.

Consider the past, present, and future of diverse literature with the Effie Lee Morris Collection of African American-focused books for youth.

BCLC staff will be back on campus (7900 W Division St, River Forest, IL) beginning January 2nd. Visit during Spring Open Hours:

Tuesday: 9 am-4 pm
Wednesday: Noon-4pm
Thursday: 9 am-4 pm
Friday: 9 am-Noon

Or reach out to schedule an appointment butler@dom.edu.

Cheers to a happy, healthy, and well-read new year!