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Librarians should be attuned to alternative reading options so that blind and low-vision students have the same access to books as their sighted peers.

In these works, silly creatures impart wise messages.

These picture books and graphic novels for elementary students through high schoolers show the power of illustration to convey complex emotions.

Illustrated works show the power of pictures to convey complex feelings—and why building a visual collection can be one of the best things you do for your teens.

Since D/deaf experiences vary greatly, it’s important to offer kids multiple titles about D/deaf characters and characters with hearing loss, showcasing these differences.

Is ChatGPT the new Wikipedia, riddled with inaccuracies, used by students seeking a shortcut? It could be. But it doesn’t have to be. That points to our next venture as librarians: AI literacy instruction.

With a focus on student equity and revenue scenarios, these librarians put their own stamp on book fairs. 

Librarians cite flexibility, close attention, and other reasons for working with smaller bookstores. 

These series about friend duos will appeal to young children just starting to read independently—and watching the streaming show on Apple TV.