It's but there will be no displays or reading lists - just a celebration of fiction and non-fiction for all.

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I'm working on my year in review report for the , and the top three books checked out this year are by , & !

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Today is National Cartoonists Day, and to celebrate, my friends at asked me to draw something for them. Freadom is one of my favorite companies, and my go-to place to shop for bookish people (including me!). Purchase with a purpose—check out their awesome gear today!

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Thanks for sharing your powerful reading display, ! I created my own version of your sign with to promote in ! Here's a link to the template if anyone would like a copy: https://t.co/iaGJkjcZR9

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Our diverse student population deserves to read books that can reflect their experiences & give a glimpse into others' lives! I've been sharing this book by with some of our younger students this week.

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Librarians are responding to a rise in book challenges as parents target titles that deal with race, racism, or social justice in even the most tangential way—along with books that have LGBTQ+ characters and themes. https://t.co/DAIuWS5f6t

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Sorry I am seeing this late, Nancy Jo. My two current reads are: Healer of the Water Monster by Brian Young and Living Ghosts & Mischievous Monsters: Chilling American Indian Stories by Dan Sasuweh Jones, and Weshoyot Alvitre https://t.co/K5n1GMstGq

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Indian No More by & Charlene Willing McManis is a historical fiction story set in the time of the Indian Relocation Act. A family is forced to move to CA & assimilate to become “American.” They experience racism along with loss of family and culture.

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Imagine only ever seeing yourself reflected through your people's pain then finally seeing someone like you fall in love. That's it. Someone says, you are more than your pain. That's Hearts Unbroken.

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Flamer by is an incredible graphic novel that not only will help students feel a little less alone in this world but will save lives. This no-“shh” librarian supports

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I loved Darling by because of the twisty plot, but also because of the amazing BIPOC and queer representation. The ace rep in particular was everything to me. ❤

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APPLE (SKIN TO THE CORE) by Eric Gansworth, Sˑha-weñ na-saeˀ, (enrolled Onandaga) is an outstanding memoir, and as with his previous books, music (the Beatles, especially) is ever-present.

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The Magic Fish, by , is not afraid of the power of stories.

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Collecting from the smallest accounts is supporting the Biggest dreams. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️💜💜

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FELIX EVER AFTER by is an important book that helps readers understand how critical it is that we recognize and honor every person's identity.

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The Bridge Home by shows us the desire for survival, security, belonging &family is universal. Reading about the struggles of these characters helps readers build empathy for others facing similar situations and/or reflects a reader’s own experience.

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