Anti-Racism Books for Teens
Amanda This is a post that I’ve been meaning to write for awhile, but wanted to do a bit more research first. But here we are! In honor of Martin Luther…
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So You Liked The Hate U Give
Honestly, reader’s advisory is one of my favorite aspects of librarianship. The last two Saturdays, I’ve gotten to do that for at least one teen. Last Saturday, it was a…
YA Authors for Black History Month
In light of things happening in the publishing world, I figured now is the perfect time for a Black History Month post! The Lee and Low Blog recently released their…
2020 Books for Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week happens every year from November 13 to 19. So, I’m a day late, but oh well. 2020 is going to be a great year for LGBTQ releases…
Banned Books Week 2019
Yesterday was the start of Banned Books Week, a week long celebration sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) every year. Usually, I like to plan my Instagram posts around…
Read to Resist: Suicide Awareness
It’s been awhile since I did a Read to Resist post, but it’s back for Suicide Awarness Month! Or week. One of the two. I know I did a post…
Read to Resist: Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health America celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month every May. Since 1949, their goal is to reach people and increase positive portrayals of mental health. They work to provide tools…
Read to Resist: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Since April is officially Sexual Assault Awareness Month, I decided to make that my focus. I have done this topic before (oops), but this month was a struggle. Topics weren’t…
Read to Resist: Body Positivity
The beginning of the year might be the most detrimental to body positivity. After all, it’s “new year, new you,” right? According to ABC News, 38% of resolutions are about…