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Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-ed
Read Essay →: Why we need libraries: Twitter claps back against a truly stupid op-edIt was only a week or so ago that I was reading Carolines article about 20 free summer activities for…
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School librarian politely declines some Dr Seuss books from Melania Trump, Internet goes insane. | Thinking: Parent
Read Essay →: School librarian politely declines some Dr Seuss books from Melania Trump, Internet goes insane. | Thinking: ParentEarlier this week, I was introduced to the story of Cambridge, MA librarian Liz Phipps Soeiro, who graciously and thoughtfully declined…
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Drag Queen Story Hour. You know. For kids.
Read Essay →: Drag Queen Story Hour. You know. For kids.…I’d much prefer that they are learning just as much (or more) from the reader as they do from the…
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8 tips to start now to help your kids avoid the summer slide. It’s coming.
Read Essay →: 8 tips to start now to help your kids avoid the summer slide. It’s coming.Summer break will be here in just a minute, but there are some things you can start planning now to help…
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5 creative ways to organize your kids’ books in less than a weekend
Read Essay →: 5 creative ways to organize your kids’ books in less than a weekendWhen my kids were little, their book collections were small and manageable. But as they grew, so did the mounds of books. It wasn’t…
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TONS of free printable coloring pages from top libraries + museums…but hurry!
Read Essay →: TONS of free printable coloring pages from top libraries + museums…but hurry!My printer is no stranger to the many free printable coloring pages it churns out for my kids, and if…
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Adorably personalized library tote bags give kids one more reason not to lose those books.
Read Essay →: Adorably personalized library tote bags give kids one more reason not to lose those books.As this crazy summer winds down I’m really looking forward to returning to our town’s library for after school hangs…
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Read much and dream big with Isabella: Star Of The Story
Read Essay →: Read much and dream big with Isabella: Star Of The StoryI was a crazy obsessive reader as a child (still am), and I can still remember the absolute thrill of…
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When you need your own personal children’s librarian
Read Essay →: When you need your own personal children’s librarianWhat happens when you need to find a book on heroes the night before your kid needs it for kindergarten?…