
Little Free Library opens its 200,000th book box in a milestone for youth literacy
Since its inception in 2009, Little Free Library has installed book-sharing boxes on all seven continents.
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5 books about kindness that inspire compassion and empathy
This short list of books — spanning memoirs, biographies, and self-help journals — inspires empathy and compassion.
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'Gender Queer' is the most banned book in America. Here’s how author Maia Kobabe says you can protect it.
Maia Kobabe published a graphic memoir — "Gender Queer" — in 2019. It has since become the most challenged book in the United States.
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14 Ideas for Celebrating Banned Books Week
When it feels like our reality has crumbled into a dystopian nightmare, what do we do? We use the power of books, form our own team of heroes, and fight against censorship and for stories that matter!
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Ultimate Calendar of Library Celebration Days & Months
Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international book-related holidays, weeks, and months.
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Ultimate Calendar of Book Holidays & Months
Your simple guide to the dozens of national and international book-related holidays, weeks, and months.
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Little Free Library debuts interactive map to find banned books in highly-restricted states
In partnership with PEN America and the American Library Association, this new map makes it easier to find free banned books.
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Brad Montague has failed a lot in life, so now he's inviting everyone else to celebrate their own mistakes
In his newest book, Brad Montague aims to remove the shame from failure and teaches young and old the best way to celebrate their mistakes.
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John Green, Jodi Picoult, Angie Thomas join publishers in lawsuit fighting Florida book bans
The three beloved authors join a coalition of publishers, writers, and advocates in protecting free speech.
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88 quotes that prove books and reading can change your life and the world
Whether you’re an avid reader seeking affirmation or someone looking to cultivate a reading habit, these quotes are sure to resonate with you and perhaps inspire you to open that book sitting in your TBR pile.
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5 books to help you better understand today's campus protests in the context of history
Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
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21 Best Goodreads Alternatives for Ethical Book Tracking
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with using Goodreads — it’s natural to be curious about non-Amazon alternatives. We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best book-tracking apps and tools.
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