Marva Hinton
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In Virtual Summer Programming, Librarians Prioritize Human Connection
Libraries' initiatives range from loosely structured book clubs and virtual places to talk to meeting children’s fundamental needs: providing Wi-Fi and reading material.
Little House, Big Problem: What To Do with “Classic” Books That Are Also Racist
Students have been reading To Kill a Mockingbird, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and the “Little House” series for generations, and having these “classics” available in school libraries is a given. Should that change?
Making Great Strives: Building Confident Readers
Hi-lo books, graphic novels, and relevant narratives connect striving readers with books that engage them and boost literacy.
Hip-Hop EDU: Use Music To Spark Students' Creativity and Learning
Librarians who add a little hip-hop, spoken word, and rap to their repertoire get students reading and writing.
For Librarians, Banned Books Week Is a Chance To Discuss Censorship, Intellectual Freedom With Students
While decorative banned books displays draw attention to censorship, there's a deeper opportunity for meaningful conversation about the issues.
Little Patrons, Big Ideas: New approaches in early learning have implications for public libraries
While traditional storytime isn’t going away, public libraries are exploring new strategies to serve toddlers and preschoolers, from STEM for babies and Touchpoints for Libraries, to new guidance on screen time.
To Slang or Not To Slang: Defending authentic language in YA and children’s literature
Young people have always used a language of their own. But does that language belong on the page? Is it literary?
Margaret Edwards Award Winner Angela Johnson Just Wants To Tell a Good Story
