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It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like… 2019

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like . . . 2019. A look at the holiday season has deep historical roots based upon religious beliefs and traditional customs.   Read more »

Comment | December 5, 2019, 7:00 am

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Best Middle Grade Books 2019 | SLJ Best Books

School Library Journal has created a wonderful list of the Best Middle Grade Books 2019. This diverse set of middle grade books are must reads.   Read more »

Comment | November 28, 2019, 7:00 am

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9 Books for Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, and the perfect time to pick up recent books by and about indigenous people recommended by NYPL.   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2019, 6:00 am

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How to Build an LGBTQ-Friendly Library for Your Children

This is a helpful guide to starting your own LGBTQ-friendly library – packed full of wonderful books that spread love, diversity, and equality.   Read more »

Comment | November 14, 2019, 7:00 am

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The People Who Helped Me the Most Were the Librarians

“The people who helped me the most were the librarians,” Cummings on how the public library was the only integrated institution in his neighborhood.   Read more »

Comment | November 7, 2019, 6:00 pm

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Dealing with Toxic Debate and Hate Crimes

All our children need to read literature which has positive BAME protagonists to ensure Countering Toxic Debate and Hate Crimes {With Books}.   Read more »

Comment | October 31, 2019, 8:00 am

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54+ Terrible, Wonderful, No Good, Very Bad, Hilarious Library Puns

The "laws” of language have their place, but most of the time, there’s no crime in bending language to do what it is you want it to do. Enter: library puns.   Read more »

Comment | October 24, 2019, 12:00 pm

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5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Independent Reading Environment

5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Independent Reading Environment will boost comprehension and instill a life-long love of reading.   Read more »

Comment | October 17, 2019, 6:00 am

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Books for Border Kids

Books for Border Kids (BBK) was created by a group of concerned individuals who wanted to inspire hope in young refugee children on the US/Mexico border.   Read more »

Comment | October 10, 2019, 7:00 am

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The World is Round: Jew­ish Children’s Books Wel­come the New Year

Empha­size a sense of per­ma­nence and con­sis­ten­cy with the cel­e­bra­tion of Rosh Hashanah using Jew­ish Children’s Books Wel­come the New Year.   Read more »

Comment | October 3, 2019, 7:00 am

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Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids

Join in for some book themed fun at home with the kids with the Virtual Book Club for Kids where we will be sharing popular children’s picture books.   Read more »

Comment | September 19, 2019, 6:00 am

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Support Independent and BAME Bookstores- How You Can Help!

Diverse perspectives on how to Support Independent and BAME Bookstores- How You Can Help! This guide shows you practical ways to support indie bookstores.   Read more »

Comment | September 12, 2019, 6:00 am

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Library Card Sign-up Month 2019

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the ALA and libraries nationwide join together to remind everyone that signing up for a library card is the first step towards academic achievement and lifelong learning.   Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2019, 7:00 am

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LOST IN THE LIBRARY Activity Kit

Check out the LOST IN THE LIBRARY Activity Kit; FREE to download and print. Great for library story times or writing extensions for home/classroom!    Read more »

Comment | August 29, 2019, 7:00 am

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School Libraries Are Vital to Black and Latinx Students

For teens who come from communities that are overpoliced and underresourced, School Libraries Are Vital to Black and Latinx Students.   Read more »

Comment | August 22, 2019, 5:00 am

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The 20 Best Kids’ Books to Calm Back-to-School Jitters

Parents can read books to calm back-to-school jitters by establishing the new routine ahead of time and reading books to prepare for the big day.   Read more »

Comment | August 8, 2019, 2:00 pm

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit

During the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit” session, attendees learned how to assess the inclusiveness of their inventory.   Read more »

Comment | August 1, 2019, 6:00 am

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Free Print-Ready Archives for Librarians and Teachers

Find books with extra bonus material such as free print-ready archives for activity sheets, Teacher Guides, posters, bookmarks and more on DebbieOhi.   Read more »

Comment | July 25, 2019, 7:00 am

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OurStory: A Story for Every Child

OurStory is a tool for kids, parents, educators, & librarians to find diverse books starting with an interactive quiz that helps you find the perfect book.   Read more »

Comment | July 11, 2019, 8:00 am

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First Book Title Raves

First Book Title Raves is a list of ten new books ranging from board books to YA fiction reviewed and recommended by educators who serve children in need.   Read more »

Comment | July 4, 2019, 8:00 am