Not Writing Romance, a guest post by Tracy Badua
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An AI Toolbox for Librarians
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From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.

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13 Joy-Filled Middle Grade Titles for Tweens’ Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
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These 24 hi-lo books, in genres ranging from romance to horror, are sure to grip readers with relatable main characters and contemporary ­coming-of-age themes.
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An AI Toolbox for Librarians
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From wind to wildlife, bring a touch of nature into kids’ reading selections with these 4 books about the natural world.
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Tender and Subtle, with a Wild Fancifulness: A Q&A About Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s SISTER FRIEND
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10 to Note: Summer Preview 2024
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Starred review from the School Library Journal! So much appreciation!
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Manny Hernandez of Oakland (CA) Public Library rides a bike pulling a trailer with a spin bike on top, which makes bubbles, spin art, even smoothies. Once he was asked to help people on a city bus check out books.

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11 Standout Caribbean Picture Books of 2024 | SchoolLibraryJournal buff.ly/4apFJuV

The School Librarian of the Year Award honors a K–12 library professional for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of 21st-century tools and services to engage children and teens toward fostering multiple literacies.

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“An eye-opening album to be read, cherished, used as a cornerstone for study, or shared across curricula.”

I See ­Color: An Affirmation and Celebration of Our ­Diverse World by Valerie Bolling & Kailei Pew | SLJ Starred Review
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Tender and Subtle, with a Wild Fancifulness: A Q&A About Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow’s 'Sister Friend'
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thank you SchoolLibraryJournal for including PLÁTANOS GO WITH EVERYTHING in this wonderful collection of books! pwne.ws/48iy4ib #LatinxHeritageMonth

From a fire-breathing corgi to bunnies with wings, characters in these fantasy titles for elementary and middle school readers hold strong appeal.
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Best practices and suggestions for creating these DIY publications, from starting with the right materials to supplying creative prompts.

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A graphic memoir and fantasy tales are on the table for 2026.

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