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With the spread of COVID-19, the entire planet is being made aware, in a profound and unprecedented way, of our connection with one another. What started with infected bats in China has rippled [...]

It is widely known that books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating conversations with students of all ages when discussing a sensitive topic. Stories can illustrate [...]

Susan Kuklin is a photographer and author of nonfiction books for children and young adults. In today’s post on the Mackin Community blog, she leads us through the process of finding her voice as [...]

By Jake Burt Middle grade novel author Jake Burt shares his experience teaching writing and how to get students to start with a problem and work backward when creating a story. Read on for his [...]

Let’s talk mental health! May is National Mental Health Month. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that one out of every six kids between the ages of six and seventeen experiences a [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist Distance learning has made everyone’s daily routines change in unexpected ways. Educators and students alike are [...]

by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager & Makerspace Specialist It takes a village to raise a child. Parents depend on extended family, community members, and educators to help [...]

by Rachel Benzine, Collection Management Librarian We are living in unprecedented times. How many times have you heard or read that phrase recently? In all seriousness though, we are all trying [...]