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This Week’s Tweets

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Here are the tweets I shared this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

After 150 Years, ‘Little Women’ Still Resonates |

Picture Books about Mighty Girls Who Love Math – https://t.co/YUMAD6VZs9

LIBRARIES

Can We Talk? Librarians Lead New Push for Civics Education, Focusing on Discourse

The last storm-damaged public library branch in New Orleans has finally reopened, more than a decade after it was flooded by Hurricane Katrina.

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some cool links from my Twitter feed this week:

CHILDREN’S LIT

13 new titles for emergent readers.

2019 Heavy Medal: Mock Newbery Suggestions to Date – March to August

Enchanting offerings for your fairy-tale fans

Writing and Illustrating Muslim Characters in Children’s Literature – https://t.co/HGIMtJsH7E

LIBRARIES

The Crack Squad of Librarians Who Track Down Half-Forgotten Books

LGBTQ Displays not allowed in any Washington County Libraries, says Library Director

Need accessories for a formal event like a job interview, wedding, audition, or graduation? ‘s new NYPL Grow Up program can help! – https://t.co/xsGfZ0WSHm

Not Just Teachers, School Librarians Spend Their Own Money on Supplies

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are the links I shared on Twitter this week:

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CHILDREN’S LIT

Agent Danielle Smith’s Former Clients Speak Out

The Story of a Bear of Very Little Brain

Jason Reynolds: ‘What’s unusual about my story is that I became a writer’

Top 10 SF/Fantasy & Horror for Youth: 2018, by Maggie Reagan | Booklist Online

THE VANDERBEEKERS OF 141st STREET has been optioned by Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions – https://t.co/Td8KZmadEK

LIBRARIES

transformed into a tattoo shop for a day and a portion of the proceeds went to the library.

Here’s why this Belgian sourdough librarian flew to Canada for yeast

U.S. Public Libraries Saw 1.39 Billion Visits In 2015, A New Report Finds

“We used to ask families and children to sit quietly and read together….We now know that children learn best through play, an understanding that has guided us to reenvision how our children’s spaces could maximize children’s learning,”

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some cool links that I shared on Twitter this week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Dr. Seuss’ forgotten anti-war book made him an enemy of the right

Facts About the Natural World Astound and Delight in These Picture Books

Great Books about Strong Girls and Women -A Short List » Public Libraries Online

The Honesty of Sadness in Literature for Young People – http://www2.ncte.org/blog/2018/01/honesty-sadness-literature-young-people/

Hong Kong’s public libraries ‘U-turn’ on anti-LGBT+ kids’ books ban after uproar · PinkNews

Humor is one of the things that gets kids . Funny Books: Hilarious Reads for ages 8-13

Michael Rosen: the trick to making children laugh, daring to be daft

The Most Anticipated Children’s and YA Books of Fall 2018:

On the Imperialist ‘Charity’ of Rebuilding Caribbean Children’s Libraries with Eurocentric Books – https://t.co/tB387bDGJd

“Picture books are the magical result of artistic collaboration. As a picture book writer, I’m always amazed to see my words transformed and elevated by the illustrations, blended together for the perfect storytelling experience.” –

TEEN LIT

Native YA: Four Native American Authors on Their Messages for Teens + a recommended reading list – https://t.co/yPqjPhx6MH

YA Graphic Novels Coming Out August–December 2018

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some of the tweets I shared this week with a big focus on libraries and that Forbes article:

LIBRARIES

Chance the Rapper, Langston Hughes, and Creative Self-Expression Inspire Teens in Newark Library’s Spoken Word Workshop

Get Crafty for Banned Books Week | Library Hacks

No, Amazon Cannot Replace Libraries – https://t.co/VIA6uBLL3w

Twaddle: Librarians respond to suggestion that Amazon should replace libraries – https://t.co/60Oy0D02Fk

Twitter Erupts after Forbes Story Calls for Amazon Stores To Replace Local Libraries – https://t.co/6zY8xW40EB

Why public libraries are still essential in 2018

READING

Why ‘getting lost in a book’ is so good for you, according to science

TEEN LIT

The Best Young Adult Novels of 2018 (So Far): New on ! – https://t.co/r3OsTbXG0J

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some of the tweets I shared this week:

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Children’s Book Council to Sponsor Diversity Award

Cynthia Leitich Smith wants Native teens to know their stories matter.

Graphic novels to add to your shelves: manga, stories about bizarre beasts, and a snarky fairy tale.

The Most Astonishingly Unconventional Children’s Books of 2018:

very glad to see that has posted ‘s keynote on the website; if you weren’t able to attend in person, please take the time to read it

What do you think of these girl stereotypes in picture book art? blog

LIBRARIES

Libraries Are Filling an Affordable Fitness Void – https://t.co/MLYqzhjAdA

A Library Card Will Get You into the Guggenheim – https://t.co/Fk3ppB34qK

READING

I’m Very Into These Travel Posters Based On Famous Novels

TEEN LIT

3 YA Writers Tell Us Why They Wrote Books with Asexual Protagonists – https://t.co/0ume6R8Z3Y

8 Great YA Books Set in Outer Space

A round-up of 2019 YA books featuring teens of color on the cover (so far!):

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter account this week.

CHILDREN’S LIT

Inspired by “Brown Girl Dreaming,” three middle schoolers and classmates created a diverse books project to impact younger students and literacy rates in Cleveland.

Jason Reynolds’s 2018 Lesley University commencement speech

New Kids’ Books Put a Human Face on the Refugee Crisis: https://t.co/C2LelBWw7o

Original Winnie-the-Pooh map sets world record at auction

“Proud” and other best books to inspire young readers: https://t.co/IZTYz7JAxb

READING

Why Reading Books Should Be Your Priority, According to Science

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter account this week. Limited since I’ve been on vacation!

My philosophy - always better to have to many books than not enough! 6 Quotes About The Magic Of Reading

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Our coverage thus far: acceptance speeches by & profiles of winners (), (), ( Auth), & ( Illus) Much more to come next week!

This Week’s Tweets

| Tasha

Here are some cool links I shared on my Twitter account this week:

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CHILDREN’S BOOKS

2018 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Matthew Cordell

Celebrate Eid With 5 More Awesome Muslim Characters!

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Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Name Cut From Award For Her ‘Stereotypical’ Depictions

Press Release Fun: The Debut of the 2018 Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards —

“The Racist Trope That Won’t Die” is abt ppl characterizing African Americans as apes. That trope is aided by kidlit that does it, too. Examples here:

The Refugee Experience for Children and Young Adults

Using Picture Books With Older Students – A How-to Guide – https://t.co/KRk2jbpIj1

The winners of the 2018 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medal and Amnesty CILIP Honours are announced! Congratulations and Levi Pinfold

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LIBRARIES

Librarians Collaborate to Support English Language Learners and Their Families – https://t.co/HN706azYyz

Tips on fostering a gender-inclusive classroom from &

TEEN LIT

How Author Nina LaCour Hopes to Inspire LGBTQ+ Youth… – https://t.co/crkgVLaxrK

A Top Fifteen List of Diversity in YA Science Fiction & Fantasy by Kristyn Dorfman via