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The Toughest “Tough Topic” of All, a guest post by Barbara Dee

The Toughest “Tough Topic” of All, a guest post by Barbara Dee
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 28, 2022
My latest middle grade novel, Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet, presented my biggest challenge yet: to write a story about a middle schooler’s anxiety about the climate crisis-- the most monumental “tough topic” of our lifetime—and make it both entertaining and accessible to kids.
Book Review: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee

Book Review: Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet by Barbara Dee
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 27, 2022
Haven's eco-anxiety is not unique to her, but by witnessing her experiences with it, readers get an important look at how anxiety about climate change is affecting kids and, for those who feel the same as Haven, an important look at another kid feeling how they feel.
Book Review: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile

Book Review: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, Dawud Anyabwile
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 23, 2022
An amazing celebration of resiliency, strength, and determination, Smith's incredible story shows how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. A fantastic book.
A Conversation with Cameron Samuels, Inaugural Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair

A Conversation with Cameron Samuels, Inaugural Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair
Kara Yorio,  Sep 08, 2022

Samuels, the former Katy (TX) ISD student who led the student protests against censorship, talks about the fight for intellectual freedom and what Banned Books Week means to them.

Book Review: I Rise by Marie Arnold

Book Review: I Rise by Marie Arnold
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 23, 2022
Powerfully told, this look at racism, police brutality, and activism will leave readers wanting more books from Arnold. A must-have book.
Get Up, Stand Up: Taking the fight to abusers, Amanda Jones wields power. She is not alone. | Editor's Note

Get Up, Stand Up: Taking the fight to abusers, Amanda Jones wields power. She is not alone. | Editor's Note
Kathy Ishizuka,  Aug 23, 2022

“If not me, who else?” Given the abuse Amanda Jones suffered—she was publicly accused of promoting pornographic materials in the library’s children’s section—“Why me?” might have been more like it. Instead, the school librarian took measure.

What’s Your Issue, Fleur? A guest post by Fleur Bradley

What’s Your Issue, Fleur? A guest post by Fleur Bradley
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 22, 2022
How am I supposed to cover the political complexities of incarceration in America for that eight-year-old who just showed me their cat?
Book Review: The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone

Book Review: The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 09, 2022
Hand this one to social justice-minded readers who will be inspired by the actions of these incredible kids.
Library Leaders Share Advice to be a

Library Leaders Share Advice to be a "Rainbow Ally," Manage Continued Attacks on LGBTQIA+ Community
Kara Yorio,  Jul 08, 2022

Amid continued attacks on the LGBTQIA+ community, an ALA Annual panel of library leaders offered advice on how to create an inclusive and safe space for staff and patrons, as well as handle angry patrons or threats to the library and staff.

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