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Why YA Fiction Needs to Embrace Disability

Exposure to differences, to diversity, is where our best education happens. But, argues site member writer-on-wheels, who has cerebral palsy,... Read more »

Comment | August 18, 2015, 10:45 am

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We Need Diverse Books: Donalyn Miller

We need diverse books because… children should be able to see themselves in books that they read.

Comment | August 14, 2015, 7:21 am

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In Memory of Hiroshima Bombing Book List for Kids

On August 6, seventy years ago, the United States detonated atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended WWII. Without... Read more »

Comment | August 11, 2015, 6:50 am

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Featuring Ekua Holmes

In free verse, Weatherford tells the story of activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who was known as the voice of the... Read more »

Comment | August 10, 2015, 10:49 am

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Why We Need to be Honest about OCD and Teen Mental Health

Sometimes young people with mental health problems get better. Sometimes they don’t. Sometimes they get better but then they get... Read more »

Comment | August 7, 2015, 6:02 am

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Diversity in Kid Lit

From CBC Diversity: Working in publishing—especially children’s publishing—for me has meant being able to continue to engage around diversity issues.... Read more »

Comment | August 4, 2015, 12:01 pm

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Kristin Ammerman: Inventing Fictional Characters with Kids

Looking for a writing exercise for kids, but are short on time? This step-by-step exercise, "shared world" writing, is similar to fan fiction.   Read more »

9 comments | August 4, 2015, 6:00 am

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Featured Member: Michele Blood

Michele Blood, founder of New Jersey Writer, LLC, has always had a passion for helping and delighting her clients. Learn more about her on KidLit TV!   Read more »

1 comment | August 4, 2015, 6:00 am

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23 Great Library Blogs

These blogs are wonderful examples of what library blogs can be, and they will hopefully provide you with a little... Read more »

Comment | August 2, 2015, 4:09 pm

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Great Reasons To Go To The Library This Summer

From Literate for Life: The library is a marvelous place. It is filled with adventure inside of every book. My... Read more »

Comment | August 2, 2015, 6:14 am

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Top 10 Multicultural Dance Picture Books

From Pragmatic Mom: First you have to believe that it’s possible. Can a person of color become a professional dancer?... Read more »

Comment | July 28, 2015, 5:00 pm

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2015 ALA Annual Conference – Tony Cliff on ‘Delilah Dirk’ and Librarians

Tony Cliff shares his love for Librarians.

Comment | July 25, 2015, 2:13 pm

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2015 ALA Annual Conference – Chris Schweizer on Library Research

Chis Schweizer shares his love for Libraries.

Comment | July 24, 2015, 2:10 pm

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Brooklyn Public Library Presents: The Bookmobile

Follow the Brooklyn Bookmobile and see what exciting adventures they bring to kids!

Comment | July 21, 2015, 2:03 pm

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Libraries Rock

Relaunch of Mirai ni Kibou Children’s Library at its new home at San Fernando Elementary school

Comment | July 19, 2015, 10:44 am

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Library Advocacy Unshushed: Values, Evidence, Action

Take this course for free on edX

Comment | July 18, 2015, 6:18 pm

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Updated: Hearing for LGBTQ-Themed Books Challenged 52 Times

Hood County Commissioners’ Court declined to vote on whether to retain or remove Gayle Pitman’s This Day in June (Magination... Read more »

Comment | July 17, 2015, 11:33 am

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Teachers: How do you Discover Diverse Literature for your Students?

It can be challenging to create an inclusive book collection or curriculum. For even the most committed and informed teachers,... Read more »

Comment | July 16, 2015, 2:02 pm

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Review of the Day: The Case for Loving by Selina Alko and Sean Qualls

From School Library Journal. When the Supreme Court ruled on June 26, 2015 that same-sex couples could marry in all... Read more »

Comment | July 12, 2015, 12:04 pm

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NYPL Making Headlines: Jan – June 2015 Highlights

The New York Public Library has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New... Read more »

Comment | July 11, 2015, 3:08 pm