ALA Annual is All But Done
For many of us, ALA Annual is a place, both physical and social, where we come for a particular experience. To move foreward, we have to consider how did this place get to be what it is? And, what dominant forces are maintained here?
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interview: Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul
. I hope this book takes young readers to a place of hope, understanding that when we confront the carefully constructed myths about the country, consider who benefits from this and who is harmed, when we are finally able to dismantle this legacy of lies, we can heal and be [...]
review: The Singular Life of Aria Patel
Ahmad provides readers with a unique way to understand the complexities of life, and a compelling reason to figure things out: to get back “home”.
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The work we do as librarians has become incredibly political, so please do use opportunities at Annual to engage, get more informed, and to build community.
Let’s Read Strong America
Kwame Alexander's Read Strong America has put together a couple of opportunities for us to commune during the Juneteenth celebrations this week.
Wednesday Morning Protests
Conversations about books on banned lists will build community and facilitate empathy. Talking about these stories will also exercise critical information literacy skills as we examine how power is articulated.
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Pride Month
I only learn the queer history when I read books by LGBTQIA+ people. I read so I can know
review: The Gate, The Girl, And the Dragon
In The Gate, The Girl, and the Dragon, Grace Lin balances an array of elements to create a quick moving story that is captivating and believable.
Review and a Pairing: A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation
This intergenerational book spins each characters’ grief together and then, gives them a hero.
review: Messy Perfect
Messy Perfect is both a window and a mirror, showing readers how systems take away our individuality and the consequences faced by those who can’t find an out.
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