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Librarian Prep Post: Read with Pride

Pride Month is almost here, and now’s the perfect time to refresh your book displays, lesson plans, and library collections with inclusive reads! This Librarian Prep Post features a curated list of new LGBTQ+ titles that celebrate identity, foster empathy, and uplift every reader. Read on and get your library Pride Month-ready!Read more

Author Interviews

Artie and the Wolf Moon: An Interview with Olivia Stephens

Earlier this month Artie and the Wolf Moon hit the shelves. In this original and empowering middle grade, Artie Irvin is thrilled to discover she comes from a line of werewolves. She asks her mom to share everything—including the story of Artie’s late father. Her mom reluctantly agrees. And to help Artie figure out her […]Read more

Pride Round-Up

June is Pride Month! We’ve got books for your readers to educate, entertain, and acknowledge LGBTQIA+ history and rights. Check out our list below!Read more

Q&A with Kathy Belge and Marke Bieschke

by Ashley Kuehl, executive editor, YA trade nonfiction Mark Bieschke and Kathy Belge are the authors of Queer, 2nd Edition: The Ultimate LGBTQ Guide for Teens. I asked them about the inspiration behind their book, coming out, how things have changed since they were teens, and how best to encourage and help queer teens today.Read more

Melanie Gillman on Researching Stage Dreams

Melanie Gillman gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the importance of the research process, even in fiction.Read more

Collections

Librarian Prep List for June

by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager June is celebrated as Pride Month by the LGBT community, and many Pride events occur on the last Sunday in June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City on June 28, 1969. To help you get ready for it, we’ve put together a list […]Read more

The Evolution of the Prom

Editor Domenica DiPiazza discusses how proms have evolved from high-society debutante balls to modern high school celebrations.Read more

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