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feel a loss for what libraries can do in communities that are already poorly funded. I feel an attack on an institution that provides information and supports literacy, two cornerstones of any democracy. I feel an attack on our democracy.
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Right to Read Day offers fun and engaging ways to connect with freedom fighters in our libraries who have had to endure all the stress brought on by challenges in their workplace.
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Black history centers the Black experience, highlighting the contributions of Black Americans which are either provoked by, aligned with or supported by members of other racial and ethnic groups.
The Brown Bookshelf
The Brown Bookshelf is designed to push awareness of the myriad Black voices writing for young readers. Their flagship initiative is 28 Days Later, a month-long showcase of the best in Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult novels written and illustrated by Black creators. In 2021, the Highlights Foundation, in partnership with The Brown […]
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Learning to navigate these corners of the world are an important part of personal liberation.
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