This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Shanti Liu. Every summer, we come together to celebrate Pride. The origin of Pride dates back to the June 1969 Stonewall Protests in New York City. During these protests, brave individuals from the LGBTQI+ community stood up for their civil rights and sparked a movement that would […]
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While many associations, journals, bloggers, and libraries publish their lists of best kids’ books of the year right at calendar’s close, some important ones do arrive later in the winter and even into spring. With summer on the horizon, we want to share these with you so that you can restock your shelves for vacation
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This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Sophie Morris. Found all over the world, the lotus flower has inspired humankind for centuries. Generations of lotus rising from the murky waters and striving towards sunlight turned it into a symbol of resilience and beauty across cultures. Picture books offer a unique and accessible glimpse into
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Audiobooks have become a popular choice among every age group across the past half century, with rapid technology changes allowing increased accessibility and collection maintenance. Fifty years ago, children’s audiobooks were for the very young while audiobooks for adults were the purview of national services for the blind. Production values were limited and the choices
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