Public Libraries
My parents often apologize to me for my childhood because they imagine it must have been a tough time—especially since, for them, that period was one of hardship. But the childhood they believe I had differs vastly from the one that exists in my memory.
College Sophomore Riley Jensen shares some tips after her first year of college
Teen Librarian Karen Jensen discusses why the idea that librarians should pre-read every book before purchasing is an unsustainable answer to address the concerns of book banners
I wrote a book perfect for the reluctant reader, because I was one. I wrote a book for kids who are trying to figure out their place in the world. I wrote a book for that 4th grade Tommy who was so smart he convinced himself he was dumb.
Kids being brave, creating change, determined to make this world a better one: That’s really what my book is about. I like that all the lockdown despair ended up in such a hopeful place.
Our library, for our school of about 800 students, had 36,323 books checked out this school year. Here are the top titles!
Read about a book donation project for students in Uvalde, TX; a plea to Congress from the education community; News Literacy Project's educator and student of the year; and IMLS research on public libraries during the pandemic in this edition of News Bites.
When I was growing up, if I had a big feeling about something, books were the first place I turned…but there was nothing on the shelves that could have helped me learn about being queer, or trans, or autistic.
It took eleven re-envisionings over six years, but now, holding the finished book in my hands, I know that what feels impossible often isn’t.
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