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Librarian at a Public Library. Posts represent my opinion- not necessarily that of my employer.
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www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
America’s reading crisis that no one wants to talk about
“There’s this focus on K-3, without a lot of resources dedicated to helping the kids in secondary school who fell through the cracks.”
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February 10, 2026 at 12:57 PM
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raisingchildren.net.au/babies/play-...
Reading and storytelling with babies and children
Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development, teaches children about language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
raisingchildren.net.au
February 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
There’s a crisis in non-fiction book sales. What’s to blame?
We’re buying 17 million fewer factual books than six years ago. Is the rise of podcasts to blame? Or publishers’ obsession with celebrities and influencers?
www.thetimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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www.cia.gov/stories/stor...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell - CIA
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February 9, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Literary Arts Fund created to rekindle a love for reading
According to a recent study, reading for pleasure has fallen by 40% in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend. By many measures, reading skills for both students and adults contin...
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February 8, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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annhcolorado.com/2026/02/06/c...
Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Students: Big Takeaways and Next Steps
This post emphasizes the importance of specialized curriculum for gifted learners, focusing on deep thinking and engagement over mere content coverage. Key takeaways highlight the need for open-end…
annhcolorado.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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abc7.com/post/black-h...
11 must-read children's books by black authors in honor of Black History Month
Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable reads.
abc7.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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www.nwea.org/blog/2026/ph...
Phonological awareness vs. phonemic awareness - Teach. Learn. Grow.
Understanding phonological awareness vs. phonemic awareness gives educators clarity about how reading skills develop and how to teach them.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/12/anno...
BHL is Growing! Announcing the First of Our New Members: University of South Florida Libraries
A wave of support is building behind BHL. As we advance through our transition from long-term hosting by the Smithsonian Institution to a new independent governance and hosting model, one message h…
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org
February 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
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people.com/nypl-winter-...
people.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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www.hjnews.com/news/local/c...
Cache Valley church collects banned books
A local denomination, Cache Valley Unitarian Universalists (CVUU), is collecting banned books from the community.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
A Community-Curated Nancy Drew Collection | The Open Library Blog
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February 6, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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cwuobserver.com/28957/news/t...
The Book Ban Boom
Book banning is on the rise nationwide, raising widespread concerns about the weakening of academic freedom which lead to the challenge and on-going removal of The Symposium, a foundational text writt...
cwuobserver.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Bill Nye to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor at the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards
Bill Nye the Science Guy is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement award at next month's Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York.
variety.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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evolllution.com/public-libra...
Public Libraries as Last-Mile Partners for Microcredentials and LERs
At a time when the need for bite-sized, accredited learning is greater than ever, public libraries can act as key partners for institutions of higher ed.
evolllution.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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www.libraryofshortstories.com
Library of Short Stories
Journey through classic short stories filled with adventure, horror, tragedy and fantasy. Read For Free, Anywhere, Anytime. H. G. Wells, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Anton Chekhov, Beatrix Potter...
www.libraryofshortstories.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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goodereader.com/blog/digital...
Libraries have 820 million digital borrows in 2025
Libby, Sora, and Kanopy achieved new milestones as libraries, schools, and institutions
goodereader.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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biztimes.com/jerome-fraut...
Jerome Frautschi and Pleasant Rowland – Wisconsin 275 Most Influential Business Leaders
Jerome “Jerry” Frautschi and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi have transformed downtown Madison’s city scape and arts scene through a series of investments over the past 40 years.
biztimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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www.carnegie.org/our-work/art...
How Libraries Became ‘First Responders’ for America’s Opportunity Gap | Libraries | Carnegie Corporation of New York
Last year, the New York Public Library’s English classes were attended 200,000 times — and it still can’t keep up with demand
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February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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newuniversity.org/2026/01/26/p...
Public schools should automatically give students public library cards | New University | UC Irvine
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January 31, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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www.miragenews.com/research-rev...
Research Reveals Men Enjoy Books With Female Leads
ITHACA, N.Y. – In the publishing industry, there's a common belief that men won't read novels about women, but new research out of Cornell University
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January 30, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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kcindependent.com/community-ch...
Community Chronicles: Angela Cervantes
Did you have an American Girl Doll growing up, or wish you had had one? Author Angela Cervantes did. As a child, she dreamed of owning Josefina Montoya or Samantha Parkington. Years later, that childh...
kcindependent.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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daily.jstor.org/the-hidden-h...
The Hidden History of Women Game Designers - JSTOR Daily
Nineteenth-century women turned music lessons into interactive entertainment, complete with spinning wheels and ivory counters.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...
Legler Regional Library is Chicago's first food pantry within a public library
Legler Regional Library serves Garfield Park, an area where food insecurity is widespread. The food bank expands the library's mission as a community resource and will offer essential foods two days a...
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January 28, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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www.edweek.org/technology/m...
More States Are Pairing Cellphone Bans With Media Literacy Instruction
Students need to develop the skills to critically analyze the content they view on their phones.
www.edweek.org
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM