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Anti-Racist Books for Elementary and Middle Schools
Recently we have experienced the perfect storm of a global pandemic and racial injustice that has put both these issues at the forefront of our [...]
Power of Curiosity: Guest Post by Darshana Khiani
Where do stories come from? Inspiration. Well, where does inspiration come from? Some might think it just plops into your head like a lightning [...]
Father-Daughter Bonds Demonstrated in New Books
by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist The bond between a father and daughter is very unique. Fathers [...]
The Role of the Library Media Specialist in Personalized Learning Environments
An increasing number of schools and teachers are moving away from the traditional “sage on the stage” classroom model toward embracing the [...]
Limitations Inspire Innovation: Information Literacy Instruction with Primary Sources in the 2020 Pandemic
Schools are open. Libraries are open. And, as always, librarians are teaching information literacy and research—it’s just all online. Just as [...]
Treasure Maps to Emotional Resonance: Guest Post by Kim Tomsic
How do authors balance all of the elements required to make a great children’s book? In this guest post on the Mackin Community Blog, author Kim [...]
