Good Comics for Kids
October 10, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
The power of books, reading, and a good library help create brave spaces.
April 15, 2024 by Amanda MacGregor
At the end of 2023, I established a 501©3 organization called A Book of My Own. There are so many things out of our control in this ever-challenging world - but getting books to kids who need them? That is something I can do.
December 15, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor
I read 243 books in 2023. You can see them all here!
July 18, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor
The truth is, there are no unimportant books, and the most important book is the one that you never forget.
February 20, 2023 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
August 31, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
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.
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January 25, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
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 […]
January 2, 2018 by Amanda MacGregor
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 […]
November 30, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS
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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Politics in Practice
by John Chrastka
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