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Why we love libraries: 23 famous authors and celebrities share their joys
SLJ Staff
They are the soul of the community, the “cathedrals of who we should be as a society” and much more.
Librarians are good people: Abbott Elementary’s John Oliver on an institution worth fighting for | Editor’s note
Cathy Ishizuka
Can exposure in popular media bring about change? Given the sheer impact of these shows, it’s hard to imagine that they aren’t raising awareness of libraries and the big issues they’re currently involved in.
Q&A: Mo Willems talks about his YouTube channel, summer memories, and creative struggles
Florence Simmons
In an interview with School Library Journal, the New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Medal-winning picture book illustrator talks about creating the Mo Willems Workshop channel and how librarians can use it with their students.
New manga from Viz, Kodansha, and more! | Manga Summary
From SLJ Review
Seven new manga are being released that are sure to be a hit with YA readers.
19 books about families in prison for young readers of all ages
Rachel Owens
The stories of kids with a parent in prison are as diverse as the millions of real-life kids who know the experience, and these 19 fiction and nonfiction titles may offer a relatable, metaphorical hand to young readers.
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