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June 23, 2025 by Edith Campbell

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 fully free.

April 10, 2025 by Edith Campbell

interview: Emely Rumble, LCSW

"And to all the librarians reading this: you are doing sacred work. Please keep showing up, even when it feels invisible. Our kids are watching. Our communities are grateful. And your efforts matter — more than you know."

April 1, 2025 by Edith Campbell

89 Days Remaining

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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Tech leaders don’t like libraries because they are meant to provide inclusive, open and equitable access to information. Libraries are meant to protect user access and privacy. They provide an equitable flow of information.

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Monday Morning

March 17, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Young people don’t need to settle into feelings of doom, despondency, or powerlessness, and they don’t need to settle for anything less that what they believe in for this country.

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March 14, 2025 by Edith Campbell

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.

The Brown Bookshelf

February 28, 2025 by Edith Campbell

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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