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Why Are We Like This: Heartstopper Models Respectful Queer Discourse, so Why Aren’t Fans Listening? A guest post by Laura Shovan

Why Are We Like This: Heartstopper Models Respectful Queer Discourse, so Why Aren’t Fans Listening? A guest post by Laura Shovan
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 10, 2024
One of Heartstopper’s central themes is that it’s rude, even dangerous, to speculate on someone’s else’s sexuality. But some fans aren’t getting the message.
One Night With the Pillow Fight League, a guest post by Stephanie Cooke

One Night With the Pillow Fight League, a guest post by Stephanie Cooke
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 10, 2024
This version of pillow fighting is a semi-professional fight club where anything goes as long as the pillow is the first point of contact. It’s more roller derby or WWE-style wrestling than a pillow fight in pajamas at a girls’ night sleepover.
Heroes in Brave Spaces, an original comic by Joel Christian Gill

Heroes in Brave Spaces, an original comic by Joel Christian Gill
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 10, 2024
The power of books, reading, and a good library help create brave spaces.
Penguin Random House Hires Public Policy Manager to Push Freedom to Read Legislation | Censorship News

Penguin Random House Hires Public Policy Manager to Push Freedom to Read Legislation | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Oct 10, 2024

Penguin Random House has a lobbyist; NYU studies impact of book bans; South Carolina district removes Assassination Classroom; and more.

Publishers: The Black Caucus of ALA Seeks Submissions for the Children & YA Literary Awards

Publishers: The Black Caucus of ALA Seeks Submissions for the Children & YA Literary Awards
Kathy Ishizuka,  Oct 10, 2024

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. (BCALA) welcomes book submissions for the current cycle of its Children & Young Adult Literary Awards.

Library Makers Offers Online Community, Resources, and Education

Library Makers Offers Online Community, Resources, and Education
Kara Yorio,  Oct 08, 2024

A former school librarian helped create Library Makers, an online platform designed to connect librarians and educators who manage makerspaces or run maker events and programs.

3 Grief Guides for Tweens and Teens

3 Grief Guides for Tweens and Teens
SLJ Reviews,  Oct 08, 2024

These guides compassionately provide support, resources, and coaching for young people navigating death and loss.

Book Review: Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .: A LOVE Story by Jason Reynolds

Book Review: Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .: A LOVE Story by Jason Reynolds
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 07, 2024
What I really loved about this book is that it shows a really good, healthy, positive relationship steeped in friendship, respect, and support.
Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in October

Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in October
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 04, 2024
Ah, October. Hoodie weather. Pretty leaves. Apple and pumpkin everything. Impending long, cold, dark winter. Needing to get out my Happy Light. Okay... maybe I should stop listing things fall brings. But it does bring a nice batch of new books!
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