At AASL 2019 I attended the session “Equity: Moving Beyond Intention to Inclusive Practice” presented by Julie Stivers, Mount Vernon Library in Raliegh, North Carolina. Julie served as the task force chair for the 2017-2018 YALSA Presidential Theme of Youth… Read More ›
Are you looking for a way to start a meaningful conversation with learners? Here’s an interesting idea: begin with a compelling illustration from a picture book. Just open up the book and give the audience time to notice…quietly. After some… Read More ›
Jacqueline Woodson was named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2018 and 2019. As a writer, she changes the way her readers think and feel. As a champion for children’s literature, she will continue to reach our hearts… Read More ›