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March 21, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Friday Follow Up to Monday’s Post

I think I’m missed the fact that wanting to feel confident, seen and heard is not the same as being politically engaged. Sometimes, self-care needs to simply be self-care.

November 15, 2024 by Edith Campbell

Libraries as Community Points

Vigo County Public Library is joining the growing trend of libraries responding to climate change while at the same time, users are provided with information, materials, and communities in unique ways that remove barriers to success.

October 28, 2024 by Sujei Lugo

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"The Latinx Kidlit Book Festival, aims to provide a platform and space to support Latinx youth literature creators and connect them with their readers and other creators and educators."

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