Advocacy

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, discusses why she chose to adapt her memoir Make Trouble for a young readers edition and why she didn't shy away from tough topics like "reproductive rights, privilege, racism, or the heartbreak of losing elections."
 

The forthcoming "Hunger Games" release has a title and a cover,  Jeff Kinney lets Rowley pitch in to help educate kids about recycling, and more in News Bites. 

It was a salute to picture book art and children's literature in general at the annual award and fundraising event.

The public policy expert and activist explains the impact of systemic racism and white supremacy on access to information.

Administrators' efforts and advice, the power of immigrant stories, and the impact of the library on journalist Scott Pelley were among the highlights of the second day of the SLJ Leadership Summit.

Summit attendees explored equity and access across different areas of education including technology, community engagement, and advocacy.

Medical doctor and international policymaker Alaa Murabit kicked off the SLJ  Leadership Summit on Saturday with a challenge: find a way to translate their work in a way that compels the public and people in power to support libraries.

A New Jersey school librarian fought to keep Fun Home on the shelves, an author is uninvited from a teen lit festival, the Carle Honors Art Auction is underway, and a few tech resources added features for the start of the new school year in this edition of News Bites. 

For almost 15 years, The Harry Potter Alliance has used the power of the beloved series to help fans create a community of activists.