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THE END is just the BEGINNING, a guest post by Hamish Steele

THE END is just the BEGINNING, a guest post by Hamish Steele
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 26, 2024
Choosing to end a series is choosing to give your characters to your audience.
Book Review: Crushing It by Erin Becker

Book Review: Crushing It by Erin Becker
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 25, 2024
Former friends learn what happens when they swallow down the fear and doubt and just take their shot.
15 Graphic Novels to Celebrate Pride This Month and Year-Round

15 Graphic Novels to Celebrate Pride This Month and Year-Round
SLJ Staff,  Jun 17, 2024

As we find ourselves at the midway point of June, amidst the celebrations of Pride Month, it's an opportune time to reflect on the rich tapestry of narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community with 15 noteworthy graphic novels that can help us celebrate Pride this month, and year-round.

Grieving The Loss of My Closeted Teen Self, a guest post by Robbie Couch

Grieving The Loss of My Closeted Teen Self, a guest post by Robbie Couch
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 29, 2024
More LGBTQ+ youth are feeling comfortable coming out at earlier ages, and that’s a wonderful thing. But for the many queer kids who still can’t—and for the LGBTQ+ adults who couldn’t—I don’t think we recognize the loss caused by that suppression nearly enough.
How to Be a Great Book Award Committee Member

How to Be a Great Book Award Committee Member
Edie Ching,  May 28, 2024

Serving on a committee or thinking about it? Consider these eight best practices from a seasoned pro.

My Queer Agenda: Using Monsters to Groom Your Child to Be a Better Human Being, a guest post by Rob Costello

My Queer Agenda: Using Monsters to Groom Your Child to Be a Better Human Being, a guest post by Rob Costello
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 22, 2024
We Mostly Come Out at Night is a celebration of queer and trans lives that stands in stark defiance of those who seek to force us back into the closet.
Read Rec Rachel: Book Rainbows, by Teen Librarian Rachel Strolle

Read Rec Rachel: Book Rainbows, by Teen Librarian Rachel Strolle
Rachel Strolle | Blogs,  May 15, 2024
Teen librarian Rachel Strolle shares new YA LGBTQIA+ titles to help you read and build book rainbows for Pride (and all year round)
Webcast: Manga

Webcast: Manga "PowerPoint Party" | May 17
SLJ Staff,  May 07, 2024

A panel of seasoned librarians share their expertise, strategies, and passion for manga collection development in a "PowerPoint Party" tailored specifically for libraries. Register to join the live program May 17. 

The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard

The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 24, 2024
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
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