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February 20, 2026 by Edith Campbell

The Librarians and the Censorship of the Black Child

While Black librarians weren’t present in this movie, it’s important to know this fight isn’t as exclusive as it was portrayed.

January 20, 2026 by Edith Campbell

2016 Called: It Wants Your Library Back

In the middle of all the chaos, 2016 is calling. Despite it all, this can be a nice way to have some fun.

January 1, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Change and Transition: Here We Go, 2026

But as books continue to be challenged, we have to continue to find ways teach all the literacies that are necessary simply to survive because these literacies will provide ways to challenge narrow mindedness and this is critical when stories are no longer as representational as they should be.

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Back to School List: History Books

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.

Wednesday Waking

May 21, 2025 by Edith Campbell

As a reader, stories remind me that the things that matter most are not found in the politically cycled forms of imperialism that surround us but, in how I choose to maneuver the world; how I care for myself and how I build and maintain family and community.

A Few Basic Facts about IMLS

April 21, 2025 by Edith Campbell

"People who cannot read, who do not read, who aren’t allowed to read, are no longer free."

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Right to Read Day

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.

Drawing with the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

October 28, 2024 by Sujei Lugo

"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."

Banned: A Short List

September 24, 2024 by Edith Campbell

I'm giving you a short, purposeful list of things you can do to address challenges to intellectual freedom.

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