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January 15, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Key Books That Address This Moment

What are young readers living through right now, and which books are brave enough to meet them there?

January 8, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Reflections on Freedom in this New Year

May we have empathy and respect for Latinx families living through political turmoil and exile, no matter which side of the political spectrum they reside without dehumanizing those we see as opposing our ideologies- understanding that the Latinx story is not a monolith.

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