We Should All Be Readin’ YA
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We Should All Be Readin’ YA

I explore why more adults should read the YA genre. I discuss, through my experiences reading books like Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, how YA encourages empathy for others, validates our experiences and can even challenge beliefs about ourselves and others. I also give reminders for how adults can be respectful as guests in the genre!

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Falling in Love (With Reading)
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Falling in Love (With Reading)

Reading goals, monthly wrap-ups, reading slumps, reading trends — is it us, or does it sometimes feel like too much? Whether you're looking for an inspiration or hoping to feel more grounded in your reading, take a moment to reflect with us: How did you fall in love with reading?

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Let's Get You Some Online Friends
Olivia Scherzer Olivia Scherzer

Let's Get You Some Online Friends

If you're looking for some online groups to join within the book community, we got you. Check out our list ranging from Bindery creators to virtual book clubs!

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Reading Through the Seasons
Olivia Scherzer Olivia Scherzer

Reading Through the Seasons

What books do people read depending on the season? what feeling are they chasing, or trying to get away from? and some of the best seasonal book recommendations from our community!

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Queer Literature in Trump’s America
Sera Wright Sera Wright

Queer Literature in Trump’s America

How Trump's administration focuses a lot on silencing the queer community and freedom of speech, and what has already started to happen to queer literature and what the future could look like.

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Award-Winning AANHPI Authors
Olivia Scherzer Olivia Scherzer

Award-Winning AANHPI Authors

These authors made it onto award-winning lists, and they're on our lists too. Check out these 5 AANHPI authors to add to your never-ending TBR list!

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What is AANHPI Heritage Month?
Olivia Scherzer Olivia Scherzer

What is AANHPI Heritage Month?

A deep dive into Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month: how it came to be, the most notable contributions to society, and how you can celebrate this May!

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Building Community in this Sh*t Show 
Olivia Scherzer Olivia Scherzer

Building Community in this Sh*t Show 

Struggling to build community and navigate the world when it's in chaos? Check out our discussion of a book written in a dystopian-future that feels eerily similar to our own.

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Live, Laugh, Love the Library
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Live, Laugh, Love the Library

Dive into a wonderful mind that lives, laughs, & loves the West Allegheny Community Library in celebration of Library Week!

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TransRightsReadathon Starter Pack
Sera Wright Sera Wright

TransRightsReadathon Starter Pack

Mark your calendars for March 21-31 for the Trans Rights Readathon! Read on for everything you need to know about the readathon, plus an interview with the organizers!

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“The Horrors Persist But So Do We”
Ally H Ally H

“The Horrors Persist But So Do We”

As we enter these next 4+ years, it’s critical we emphasize how we take care of one another and preserve our energy for the long fight ahead. We’re sharing a combination of resources to help you stay informed, get involved, fine tune your media literacy skills, seek out diverse news sources, and pour into your communities through mutual aid.

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