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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."

January 21, 2025 by Edith Campbell

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 I do hate that I’ll miss the panel discussing the latest edition of The Handbook of Black Librarianship. I have a chapter in it that contextualizes the contributions of Black librarians in the field of youth literature.

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