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The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard

The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 24, 2024
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts

In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 23, 2024
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
On Learning to be Kinder to Your Imperfect Self, a guest post by Marisa Kanter

On Learning to be Kinder to Your Imperfect Self, a guest post by Marisa Kanter
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 22, 2024
In Finally Fitz, I wanted to write a mental health representation that felt true to my experience, one where the symptoms aren’t so obvious in a culture that conflates perfectionism with ambition.
At Last! Mr. Schu on The Yarn Podcast

At Last! Mr. Schu on The Yarn Podcast
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Apr 22, 2024
Mr. Schu is our guest for the latest episode.
PEN America Report Documents Attempts to Ban Books about Sexual Violence and Rape

PEN America Report Documents Attempts to Ban Books about Sexual Violence and Rape
SLJ Staff,  Apr 16, 2024

The report released today examines more than 4,000 book bans in 52 public school districts in 23 states from July to December 2023. 

Now on The Yarn Podcast . . .

Now on The Yarn Podcast . . .
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Apr 11, 2024
It's been an embarrassment of podcast riches over on The Yarn recently. Here are five recent episodes for your listening pleasure.
BIPOC Representation in Children's Literatures Continues Its Slow Rise, According to CCBC's Diversity Statistics

BIPOC Representation in Children's Literatures Continues Its Slow Rise, According to CCBC's Diversity Statistics
SLJ Staff,  Apr 04, 2024

The Cooperative Children’s Book Center released its latest Diversity Statistics report on children's literature, showing another year of small increases in books with BIPOC primary characters and significant BIPOC content.

12 Books to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility

12 Books to Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
SLJ Staff,  Mar 22, 2024

From elementary books to young adult titles—across various genres and formats—these 12 recent releases elevate voices and showcase the multifaceted experiences within the trans and nonbinary community.

 

Farewell LibLearnX, we hardly knew ye

Farewell LibLearnX, we hardly knew ye
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Mar 18, 2024
The American Library Association has announced that LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, will not continue past the 2025 event in Phoenix.
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