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Book covers: I Am Jazz, My Rainbow, When Aidan Became a Brother

Join Educators in Supporting Transgender and Nonbinary Youth

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Later this month, readers across the country will join the annual Jazz & Friends National Day of School & Community Readings, a literary celebration of transgender and nonbinary youth. On Thursday, February 25, libraries, schools, and households will participate in readings of three children’s books about gender identity: I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, My Rainbow by …

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The Year’s Biggest Book Awards for Kids and Teens Are Here

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Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) and affiliated library organizations present the prestigious Youth Media Awards, a celebration of the very best content for children and young adults—all curated by expert librarians. This morning, ALA announced 2021 honors including the Newbery Medal, the Caldecott Medal, the Coretta Scott Book Award, and more. Check out …

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Book covers: The Nickel Boys, Trick Mirror, A Burning, Jane Against the World, American Like Me, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Librarians Recommend These 100+ Books for College-Bound Teens

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Looking for great gifts for the teens in your life? The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has released their long-awaited list of Outstanding Books for the College Bound (OBCB) for this year. Every five years, a group of public, high school, and college and university librarians come together to review countless fiction and nonfiction titles targeted …

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If Your Kids Need Help Coping with the Pandemic, Look to Libraries

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COVID-19 has taken an enormous mental toll on people of all ages; even young children are struggling with grief, isolation, and fear during the pandemic. If you’re wondering about the best way to approach challenging conversations with the kids in your life, turn to children’s library professionals for expert guidance and support. As part of …

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How Your Family Can Make the Most of Screen Time During the Pandemic

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With people everywhere staying home to curb the spread of COVID-19, individuals of all ages are turning to screens for entertainment, information, and socialization. While digital media has been a lifeline during these unprecedented times, parents and caregivers may be wondering what online videos, apps, and games are best for their families. Fortunately, your local …

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Book covers: Black Brother, Black Brother; The Oldest Student; Black Enough; IntersectionAllies; Black Is A Rainbow Color; March Forward, Girl; Crown; Genesis Begins Again

Librarians’ Social Justice Reading Recommendations for Kids and Families

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Amid ongoing national conversations about anti-Blackness and racial violence, librarians from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) have put together a social justice reading list for youth. The list, titled Community, Connecting, Cultivating & Constructing Conversations Through Literacy, highlights books for kids in …

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