W e're celebrating Black History Month by shining a spotlight on Phillis Wheatley and William Wells Brown. Wheatley was the first African-American to publish... Read More.

I t’s Rosa Parks Day! Despite efforts to silence teaching about race and racism, teachers are doing their darnedest to ensure that stories like... Read More.

I t’s Native American Heritage Month! November has been designated as a time to recognize the contributions, and unique, essential achievements of Native peoples... Read More.

W hat can you do about book banning? More than you may realize. Take at least one action each day to help in the fight against censorship.... Read More.

D id you know Anne Frank planned to write a book about her time in hiding after the war? What event inspired her wish?... Read More.

H ispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th. During that time, we celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions... Read More.

T he phrase "It's a cakewalk" is typically used to mean something so easy success is certain. But the origins of this folk... Read More.

T he American Library Association (ALA) has designated April 24, 2023 as the inaugural Right to Read Day. More than simple acknowledgement, it’s... Read More.