Resources about Latinxs in Children’s Literature

Image credit:  PixabayProps to Olivia Langby* at the Waukesha Public Library for this recommendation for a couple of great resources of book reviews and other tips related to literature by and about Latinxs. Latinxs in Kid Lit has book reviews about books...

Rural Education Needs

Image source:  Pixabay As someone who grew up in a very rural area (graduating class of 32, but 3 were foreign exchange students!), and someone who works with libraries serving rural communities, I’m glad to see national attention focused on the particular needs...

Power Up Reflection #2

On Friday morning of the Power Up Conference, I attended two back-to-back sessions about inclusion that set me to wondering.  The first was called But I Loved That Book as a Kid:  Leading Staff to More Inclusive Practices with Angie Manfredi.  The...

Power Up Reflection #1

Image from PixabaySo, I guess I took March off from posting to the blog.  Nothing like abdominal surgery to slow a person down.  I am back, and full of ideas for posting, so hopefully content will be more regular from here on out.  Remember that I am...