The Assembly on Literature for Adolescents of the NCTE (ALAN) is pleased to announce Nikki Grimes (@nikkigrimes9) as the recipient of the 2020 ALAN Award. The Award is given to someone who has made "outstanding contributions to the field of adolescent literature."

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The VP candidate of the United States of America just mentioned the Tamil word "chithi" (aunt) in her speech. And my kids were watching. That's it. That's the tweet.

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It’s the hug like Beyoncé & Kelly for me... 😩😭😍 #BrownSkinGirls #RepresentationMatters

To anyone who downplays it, this disgraceful display is one of the most flagrant abuses of power in American history.

Remember: every example of violence Donald Trump decries has happened on his watch. Under his leadership. During his presidency.

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Dear Trump supporters: Imagine -- IMAGINE -- how you would've responded if that sign said OBAMA/BIDEN or CLINTON/GORE. Imagine the Dems using the White House as a set for a campaign rally. It's past time to decide if moral & legal considerations only apply to the other side.

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Bernie, waiting for curbside delivery outside Towne Center Books of course if he lived in Dublin, Livermore or Pleasanton he could have got free delivery! #berniesmittens #indiebookstores

Seattle’s newest bookstore, Oh Hello Again, has a novel system: categorizing books by emotions ow.ly/NVCS50DjVVE via The Seattle Times

'I think I’ve written more Sherlock Holmes than even Conan Doyle': the ongoing fight to reimagine Holmes theguardian.com/books/2021/feb…

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