Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day topped the list, followed by Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
by Margaret Wise Brown — a book that researchers believe would have made it in the top 10 if it had been carried in the library from the time it was published.
Interestingly enough, experts noted in their research that children’s librarian Anne Carroll Moore dislikedso much when it first came out in 1947 that she refused to carry it in the New York Public Library. It wasn’t until 1972 that the system finally obtained the book, which significantly impacted its numbers when calculating the recent checkout list.
While compiling the first-ever list, the library said a team of researchers worked together and considered a number of key factors.Historic checkout and circulation data for all formats, including e-books, overall trends, current events, popularity, length of time in print, and presence in the library catalog were all taken into consideration when collecting their data and research.The New York Times“There was a little bit of art to the science of doing this,” he told the outlet.
There are currently 92 locations throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, that see approximately 16 million visitors annually. Millions more from all over the world use the public library’s resources online. This year, the library is celebrating its 125th anniversary by sharing book lists, launching public programs, sending “Book of the Day” emails, and holding a gala, among others.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
The New York Public Library Reveals Its Most Checked-Out Books of All TimePSA: Libraries are still cool. Check out the New York Public Library's (nypl) list of the most checked-out books throughout its history:
Weiterlesen »
The 10 Most Checked-Out Books in NYPL History May Surprise YouWhy? Because most of them are childrens’ books.
Weiterlesen »
The New York Public Library's most checked-out book of all time is a story about a little boy enjoying a snowfallThe New York Public Library, the second largest in the US after the Library of Congress, has released its list of the Top 10 checkouts of all time. Topping it is 'The Snowy Day' by Ezra Jack Keats.
Weiterlesen »
A Brooklyn school district tackles school segregationNew York City hopes one school district's success in combating segregation can be replicated
Weiterlesen »