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January 17, 2026 by Edith Campbell

MLK Day 2026

I’ve built a King Day reading list to recommend books that are accessible to young readers that were written by Dr. King, and by those who worked alongside him.

January 4, 2026 by Edith Campbell

So Begins 2026 in Books

What am I looking forward to reading in 2026?

December 27, 2025 by Edith Campbell

My Favorite Books of 2025

This is a first for me. I’ve never even tried to compile a list of my favorite books even though I’m asked all the time. Well, here goes my first! I considered which books lingered with me, which I was most likely to recommend or talk about, and even the one that brought me to […]

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Back to School: Self Care

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The only way to protect teens is to continue loving and nurturing them, but in ways that provide them space to be seen and heard while they continue to grow.

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The longer I live, the more I understand how science and math perfect art and music as much as engineering and technology.

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This list is really short because people aren’t writing much nonfiction for teens on this issue.

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Back to School List: Government and Citizenship

August 26, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Today, it’s government and citizenship. Rather than exploring a variety of governments, this list is centered on the system that exists in the United States and actions of citizens

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August 24, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Parents, guardians, librarians, and community leaders all have a role in preparing this next generation, and that means making sure they develop a complete perspective of the world around them.

August Reading

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I’m in the middle of two books right now (1; 2) but there are still August releases I’m looking forward to read this month.

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