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Author Raj Tawney

The Power of Libraries and an Encouraging Mom

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Raj Tawney is an essayist and journalist who often writes about family, food, and culture from his multiracial American perspective. His debut memoir, “Colorful Palate: A Flavorful Journey Through a Mixed American Experience,” was recently released. His second book, “All Mixed Up,” a middle grade novel, will be released fall 2024. We’re happy to have Tawney share with us the impact that libraries have had on his life and career.

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Dunkerton (Iowa) Public Library

A Boon for Small and Rural Libraries

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Millions of dollars are heading to libraries in small and rural communities across the country, thanks to a major grant initiative from the American Library Association (ALA). On March 4, ALA announced it would be distributing $3.6 million to 310 libraries across 45 U.S. states to help increase the accessibility of their facilities, services, and programs for people with disabilities.

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banned books map for May 19, 2023

U.S. Book Challenges Update: March 1 Edition

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Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from West Virginia, Oregon, and New Jersey.

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Hall Branch opening day, January 1932. Vivian Harsh, center. Source: Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection, George Cleveland Hall Branch Archives, Photo 084

Largest Collection of Black History and Literature in the Midwest to be Digitized

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One of the largest collections of Black history and literature in the U.S. can be found in a library in Chicago, but soon it will be accessible to everyone around the world. Thanks to a $2 million grant, nearly 300,000 pieces from the Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection will be digitized.

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Book for All

NYPL Continues Its Books For All: Teen Banned Book Club with “The Downstairs Girl”

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Readers across the country now have unlimited access to the young-adult bestseller, “The Downstairs Girl,” as part of The New York Public Library’s (NYPL) Teen Banned Book Club. Set in Gilded Age Atlanta, Stacey Lee’s award-winning novel tells the story of 17-year-old Jo Kuan, who gets into hot water when her anonymous advice column soars.

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I Love Libraries Launches New Podcast, “How I Library”

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The American Library Association and I Love Libraries are proud to release the new podcast “How I Library.” This monthly series will feature authors, filmmakers, musicians, scholars, thought leaders, and, of course, librarians discussing the importance of libraries, their favorite library memories, and issues facing the library world.

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