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How Books Make Us Feel Less Alone

One perspective on How Books Make Us Feel Less Alone that show how we can use books as windows, mirrors, and doors to overcome trauma, make friends, etc.   Read more »

Comment | June 27, 2019, 3:00 pm

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How to Use L.A. Library Apps to Read for Free

How to Use L.A. Library Apps to Read for Free to borrow e-books, audiobooks and other electronic media from any location.   Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2019, 7:00 am

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3 Ways to Use Summer to Get Kids Reading

3 Ways to Get Kids Reading over the summer from Little Free Library that will help kids keep up their skills and connect reading with art, cooking, etc.   Read more »

Comment | June 13, 2019, 9:29 am

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50 Years of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards

50 Years of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards: A conversation with nine winners and committee members who have been part of the influential children’s book awards.   Read more »

Comment | June 6, 2019, 7:06 am

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LGBTQ Equality Library Exhibit

THe LGBTQ Equality Library Exhibit opened an exhibit with historical events on display highlighting various issues that members of the LGBTQ community face.   Read more »

Comment | May 30, 2019, 1:14 pm

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Librarians Who Bring Books Straight to the Laundromat

Librarians who bring books straight to the laundromat are encouraging kids to read one book at a time. This inspring story is making a huge difference.   Read more »

Comment | May 23, 2019, 7:00 am

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How to Turn Kids into Bookworms

From The Guardian: It began in front of a log fire after a convivial dinner with friends and neighbours, Ted... Read more »

Comment | May 16, 2019, 7:00 am

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16 YA Authors Who Built Their Careers in Libraries

From SLJ: We know that many teachers have become writers for young people, and librarians are no different. Beverly Cleary... Read more »

Comment | May 9, 2019, 7:00 am

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22 Times Librarians Surprised Everyone With Their Sense of Humor

Librarians are the most creative when it comes to finding the PERFECT book to hook a young reader to the world of imagination.   Read more »

Comment | May 2, 2019, 7:00 am

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How Libraries Can Help the Homeless

The Public is a film outlining how the homeless population have used libraries as a refuge from brutal weather and dangerous streets.   Read more »

Comment | April 25, 2019, 7:00 am

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KidLit TV LIVE from TLA 2019!

We’re LIVE at TLA 2019 Watch interviews at TLA with kid lit authors and illustrators right here!   10:15 am... Read more »

7 comments | April 18, 2019, 8:00 am

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Library Myth-Busting

Take a minute to read the 5 library myth busting facts and replace them with facts about libraries, what happens in them, and the important role they play.   Read more »

Comment | April 18, 2019, 7:00 am

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Check out the Texas Library Association’s Reading Lists!

The Texas Library Association’s reading lists are designed to develop and foster literacy and a life-long love of learning and... Read more »

Comment | April 17, 2019, 8:00 am

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Sorting Tubs for Library Check-In

Our guest librarian shares her genius solution, plus more ways that students can help you keep your school library organized!    Read more »

Comment | April 11, 2019, 7:00 am

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Celebrating School Library Month 2019

The American Library Association has put together a comprehensive list of resources for all ages of students to celebrate School Library Month.   Read more »

Comment | April 4, 2019, 7:00 am

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2019 Summer Reading List

Share the 2019 Summer Reading List from the We Are Kid Lit Collective with your school and local librarians as they prepare for summer reading programs!   Read more »

Comment | March 28, 2019, 7:00 am

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KidLit Conferences and Festivals

A list of Comprehensive List of U.S. College and University-Sponsored or -Hosted Children’s and Young Adult Literature Conferences, Festivals, and Symposia.   Read more »

Comment | March 21, 2019, 7:00 am

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Celebrating Pi Day in the Library

We have "rounded" up a few reads in celebration of Pi Day celebrated all over the world on March 14th (3/14) with book recommendations for all ages.   Read more »

Comment | March 14, 2019, 7:00 am

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Teaching Current Events in the Age of Social Media

Practical and powerful ways for teaching current events to expose students to the news and yet still nurture them developmentally.   Read more »

Comment | March 7, 2019, 9:00 am

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Top 10 Book Festivals to Attend in 2019

These Top 10 Book Festivals to Attend in 2019 places where you as an author can get in touch with readers and a great place to find fellow writing friends.   Read more »

Comment | February 28, 2019, 9:00 am