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Joy Is an Act of Resistance, a guest post by Kendall Kulper

Joy Is an Act of Resistance, a guest post by Kendall Kulper
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 24, 2023
The seriousness of issues doesn’t mean there’s no room for joyfulness. On the contrary, by cultivating and celebrating joy and all that it encompasses—hope, unity, resiliency—we can more powerfully effect change than we ever thought possible.
As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back

As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back
Kara Yorio,  Mar 06, 2023

At least 17 states have proposed legislation that would remove the defense of prosecution exemption for librarians and educators under obscenity laws.

 

Resurrecting Ghosts, a guest post by Kimberly Behre Kenna

Resurrecting Ghosts, a guest post by Kimberly Behre Kenna
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Feb 02, 2023
Artemis Sparke is an invitation for all ages to join a brigade or, even better, to rally up their own brigade and experience the power of resurrected voices.
PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute

PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute
Kara Yorio,  Jan 18, 2023

The free online course for high schoolers features a powerful list of guest speakers, including author Ashley Hope Pérez, Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, and student activist Jack Petocz.

Listen Up: Education and Kid Lit Podcasts and Interviews Offer Insight and Entertainment

Listen Up: Education and Kid Lit Podcasts and Interviews Offer Insight and Entertainment
Kara Yorio,  Jan 10, 2023

These podcasts and librarian interviews give listeners something to think about to start the new year.

Old Hate, Renewed Response: Resources to curb antisemitism in school, in person, and online

Old Hate, Renewed Response: Resources to curb antisemitism in school, in person, and online
Kathy Ishizuka,  Dec 22, 2022

Driven by conspiracy theories and memes, contemporary antisemitism is spurring new strategies to inform youth, empower allies, and hold social sites to account.

Photo Gallery: SLJ Summit 2022

Photo Gallery: SLJ Summit 2022
SLJ Staff,  Dec 21, 2022

Take a look back at the SLJ Summit in November with pictures of speakers and attendees.

K.C. Boyd, Ace Advocate | The Year in SLJ Covers

K.C. Boyd, Ace Advocate | The Year in SLJ Covers
SLJ staff,  Dec 12, 2022

"Wherever K.C. Boyd goes, excellence is bound to follow." So began our profile of Boyd, named the 2022 School Librarian of the Year. 

We’re in This Together, a guest post by Linda Sarsour

We’re in This Together, a guest post by Linda Sarsour
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 28, 2022
The problems seem so enormous, and they are, but I believe in our potential to come together to find solutions, organize and build the solidarity and power we need to overcome these challenges.
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