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November 18, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Morning Sun in Wuhan by Ying Chang Compestine

This well-written, compassionate story of the early days of Covid was an insightful peek into a place many have now heard about but may not really know anything about.

November 17, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

A Love Letter to my Hometown – Wuhan, a guest post by Ying Chang Compestine

At its heart, Morning Sun In Wuhan is not merely a book about the pandemic but a tale about kindness, love, and community.

September 12, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Growing up in the Library, a guest post by Nicole Lesperance

I’m so grateful for my memories of library, and I’m certain that growing up in that book-filled environment is a big part of how I became an author.

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Book Review: The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

March 8, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

A stunningly beautiful, profoundly thoughtful examination of community, kindness, and truth. A fantastic read.

Book Review: When the World Turned Upside Down by K. Ibura

January 27, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

Four former friends come together during the pandemic to support each other and help their community in this compelling story full of heart.

Crash Course: Recent picture books on community, caring, inclusivity, and connections

November 7, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

Whether you're looking to just keep current, or read TLT a lot but actually work with younger kids, or need some ideas for gifts for people in your life, this short Crash Course series I'm going to do over my next few posts will give you lots of info!

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Putting the Science Back in Library Science: Collection Development, Diversity Audits, & Understanding Teens – Analyzing Data for Decision Making

March 21, 2018 by Karen Jensen, MLS

I began working at The Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County in Ohio in January of 2015, for the second time. This was actually the public library I got my start in and I, along with a peer named Holly, were the first people ever hired to do teen services at this library. […]

Sunday Reflections: When There is No Village

May 3, 2017 by Karen Jensen, MLS

What if I wrote a Sunday Reflections, but on a Wednesday? What if I couldn’t wait until Sunday to share my heart with you? Today is that day. Summer is coming. It doesn’t quite have the ring to it as Winter is Coming, but it’s true. And with the winding down of the school year […]

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