This is actually more about games than sports---so expand whatever you're thinking of to include card games, outdoor neighborhood hiding games, board games, puzzles, amusement park games, Spin the Bottle, and more.
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A modern-day gay teen time travels back to 1985 and wonders if he can help change the past without changing his future.
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The Front Desk author tweeted a call to action to her colleagues, as she tries to "motivate and mobilize" people to fight coordinated efforts to remove books from schools and libraries.
Panelists offered their personal stories, resources, and advice during the SLJ Summit session on book challenges.
I resist, not necessarily by marching in the street but by staying informed as an educator, colleague, and as a bystander. I question policies and practices that align with doing what we’ve always done just because it’s what we’ve always done.
Save the date and register to join us “In Community” for a full-day, virtual program on Oct. 28.
In covering achievements in the library world, it’s natural to focus on outcomes, reporting and raising up the endpoint of success. This story represents a win, for sure. But as Colleen Kilbreath, director of the Stanton County (KS) Public Library recalls, it stemmed from failure.
The areas of K–12 education that demand a transformation of thought and action are multiple, and we must lean in to this vital work.
Geared for K–12 teachers and school and public librarians, the July 27 workshop will explore practical ideas for using award-winning books and innovative programming that celebrate the Black experience.
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