Outreach

Teen Librarian Karen Jensen talks about the upcoming book Allies and helping teens to become better allies for the social justice they want to see

The post Sunday Reflections: That Time I Tried to Talk About Being an Ally and the Book That Can Help Us All Have Those Conversations appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

"One of the reasons I love to read and write about teens is because in these young characters, I see them doing what I could never do at that age—lifting their voices."

The post Lifting Their Voices, a guest post by Marcia Argueta Mickelson appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

As homeschooling expands to new demographics, families seek specific content that reflects their needs and backgrounds

When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?

The post WE NEED MORE HEROES OF COLOR IN MIDDLE GRADE FANTASIES: A SOUTH ASIAN PERSPECTIVE, a guest post by Payal Doshi appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Fold-out screens, video games, and dressed-up designs are just some ways that libraries safely updated their mobile services while preparing for summer 2021. 

Though filled with trauma and pain, this book will leave readers with the powerful and affirming message that you are worthy, loved, perfect, and important.

The post Book Review: Can’t Take That Away by Steven Salvatore appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

What better genre than sports to shine a light on the everyday elements of American life that have perpetuated injustice? These are the stories where the truth shines the brightest.

The post THIS IS NO GAME: WHEN FACTS MATTER, SPORTS NON-FICTION IS A GOOD PLACE TO TURN, a guest post by Andrew Maraniss appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

Generation Z spends their money purposefully as they attempt to help create the world they want to live in. So let's talk about what that means.

The post Sunday Reflections: The Things We Won’t Buy, a Reflection on Generation Z, Conscious Capitalism, and “Cancel Culture” appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.

You can never go wrong picking up a book by Watson, but this book is really spectacular for its emphasis on growth, love, family, and truth. A great story about finding yourself.

The post Book Review: Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson appeared first on Teen Librarian Toolbox.