Teen Librarian Toolbox
Tag: Books
The Importance of Books, a guest post by Aden Polydoros
With the unprecedented rise in book bannings and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation targeting marginalized youth, I feel the need to use this opportunity to talk about books and their significance to me.
Wednesday Books Showcase: November Through April Releases
Pull out your TBR lists or get ready to add to the orders for books that stock your library or shelves. Today I’m sharing with you forthcoming titles from Wednesday Books.
Book Review: Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! by Marley Dias
Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]
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2018: A Year to #ReadForChange, a guest post by Marie Marquardt
Teen Librarian Toolbox is excited to announce that we’re partnering with Marie Marquardt for her #ReadForChange project. Here’s some more about the initiative! Hello, 2018. Hello, Change. Throughout 2017, I traveled around the United States talking with students, librarians, teachers, and other YA and MG authors. And, wow. From Bowling Green, Kentucky to Santa […]
Behold the Power of Reading; Or, how my 8-year-old was inspired to start her own #TrashTuesdays
Last Saturday, Thing 2 turned 8. For her birthday, a friend sent her the following three books: Monday night, The Teen, Thing 2 and I curled up and bed and read them together. We cried as we read Malala’s story. We were inspired as we read about Barrack Obama and Hillary Clinton. One thing that […]
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