Latiné Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the Latiné community. […]
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Celebrating Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Ceremony!
On Friday, April 26, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 pm the Jane Addams Peace Association will celebrate the 71st Anniversary of the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award in honoring “children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.” This will be a celebration at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library.
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December Newsletter – ‘Tis The Season For Giving Back To Your Community
Jane Addams’s Mission in Action at NCTE: Several of the creators of Jane Addams Children’s Book Award-winning and honor books, along with members of the Award’s Selection Committee, presented their books […]
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Summer Reading and Book Sets
Check out some fabulous resources for June and beyond Click here for link to Stonewall Book Award book lists! Where are you getting your books? Support Local Bookstores While Shopping […]
Bringing Books and Authors to Classrooms
Check out some fabulous resources and events for May and beyond Thanks to the Long Beach Council PTA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for the May reminders. Find them […]
Connecting the World and Young People with Books
Check out some fabulous resources and events for April and beyond RSVP and receive the zoom link by clicking here! After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing […]
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Women’s History Month
Find information and resources about International Women’s Day here. Women in History Women in history: Barbara Jordon Women’s history month and every month is the time to celebrate and […]
Black Lives Matter in Schools…
Everyone needs books that mirror their own experience and realities. Some people have always had these. Some people need window books to view others’ worlds and realities and everyone needs […]
New Year, New Books
For every young girl and person who’s been told they are “too this and too that” here’s an empowering book of inspiration. “Ambitious Girl” by Meena Harris and Marissa Valdez […]
Connecting Mirrors, Windows, Doors, Curtains, Telescopes, and Banned Books
Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop uses “Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors” as an analogy to discuss the importance of diversity in books and the […]
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