Early Readers to Ignite Imaginations | Read Woke

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My early readers from elementary school were a step above picture books but fell short of the captivating narratives in chapter books. They missed a golden opportunity.—Cicely Lewis

Strong Girl Characters: A Discussion with AAPI Women Writers
Event Date and Time: Monday, April 29 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET / 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT

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Kao Kalia Yang's decision to leave the Hmong-only phrases in her book, The Rock in My Throat, spotlights the problem of the English-dominant literary landscape in a country where residents speak hundreds of languages.

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Move over, manga! With the burgeoning popularity of webtoons, K-drama, and K-pop, manhwa—comics from Korea—have made a big impact on English-language audiences. ow.ly/BkzT50R6WKC

It's #NationalPoetryMonth ! The Young Ambassador of Poetry Returns: A Q&A with Micha Archer on What’s New, Daniel? ow.ly/mGu950R61RC

#Bookstores : Barnes & Noble Workers Plan Union Drive at Largest US Bookstore Chain & More Headlines ow.ly/LsUO50R5Hex

A reminder!
It's #SchoolLibraryMonth .
Share the love and share the sign with a #schoollibraries version of the #ReasonstoLoveLibraries graphic, available here:
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In some places, libraries can't purchase books without a professional review. But, what if that book is Pride & Prejudice or Fahrenheit 451? ow.ly/HxSA50R7Xz0 #BannedBooks #censorship #challenged #classics #SummerReading

2 Coming-of-Age YA Novels-in-Verse | SLJ Spotlight

These YA novels pair a lyrical verse format with engaging narratives of teen girls coming of age.

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Travis Jonker Declared April Fools Winner | Top Stories on SLJ

Defending the Canon, reviews of classic lit by SLJ and NCTE—and James Patterson—grabbed readers' attention this week.

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Cindy Crushes Programming: DIY Fairy Doors, by Teen Librarian Cindy Shutts ow.ly/lrOQ50R7XLl #ReasonsToLoveLibraries

ALA Launches Elections Campaign

On Take Actions for Library Day, the American Library Association announced its 'Reader. Voter. Ready.' campaign to increase library advocacy and civic engagement in advance of the November 5 elections.

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22 Works of Prized Poetry: @NCTE’s 2024 Notable Books of Poetry and Verse Novels for Kids ow.ly/omhk50R9rmi #NationalPoetryMonth

Got A Reason To Love Libraries? Share Your Story
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There is much work to be done.

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In some places, libraries can't purchase books without a professional review. But, what if that book is Pride & Prejudice or Fahrenheit 451? ow.ly/HxSA50R7Xz0 #BannedBooks #censorship #challenged #classics #SummerReading

Early Readers to Ignite Imaginations | Read Woke

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My early readers from elementary school were a step above picture books but fell short of the captivating narratives in chapter books. They missed a golden opportunity.—Cicely Lewis

Book Review: Timid by Jonathan Todd ow.ly/FVRo50R7sjJ

Sports Comics Take the Field
Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories.
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ALA President Discusses Impact of 'Weaponization of Libraries' | Censorship News

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Emily Drabinski shares the impact of personal attacks and those on libraries ; librarians fear punitive laws; Alaska book removal lawsuit goes to federal court; and more.