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 »
| December 5, 2019, 7:00 am
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 »
| November 28, 2019, 7:00 am
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 »
| November 21, 2019, 6:00 am
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 »
| November 14, 2019, 7:00 am
“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 »
| November 7, 2019, 6:00 pm
All our children need to read literature which has positive BAME protagonists to ensure Countering Toxic Debate and Hate Crimes {With Books}. Read more »
| October 31, 2019, 8:00 am
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 »
| October 24, 2019, 12:00 pm
5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Independent Reading Environment will boost comprehension and instill a life-long love of reading. Read more »
| October 17, 2019, 6:00 am
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 »
| October 10, 2019, 7:00 am
Emphasize a sense of permanence and consistency with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah using Jewish Children’s Books Welcome the New Year. Read more »
| October 3, 2019, 7:00 am
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 »
| September 19, 2019, 6:00 am
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 »
| September 12, 2019, 6:00 am
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 »
| September 5, 2019, 7:00 am
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 »
| August 29, 2019, 7:00 am
For teens who come from communities that are overpoliced and underresourced, School Libraries Are Vital to Black and Latinx Students. Read more »
| August 22, 2019, 5:00 am
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 »
| August 8, 2019, 2:00 pm
During the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Conducting a Diversity Audit” session, attendees learned how to assess the inclusiveness of their inventory. Read more »
| August 1, 2019, 6:00 am
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 »
| July 25, 2019, 7:00 am
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 »
| July 11, 2019, 8:00 am
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 »
| July 4, 2019, 8:00 am