Know what happens to kids who grow up with unfettered access to books?

They read.

They think critically.

And when they have questions or feel uncomfortable, they turn to trusted adults & have conversations that help them grow.

Try being that adult instead of banning books.

A decade of DOMINANCE. 🐐 #XfinityChamps

Thank you, Karlin Gray! You ask such thoughtful questions!

📸 This photo inspired the cover of Hope for Ryan White, illustrated by Hannah Abbo.

🔄 The traditional power dynamic between children & adults is flipped. Ryan is surrounded by adults who are eager to hear what he has to say. 🎤

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Hey Barbie — a few ideas for your #inspiringwomen series: tiktok.com/t/ZT88v75nL

To learn how you can support librarians and defend the right to read, join the Unite Against Book Bans campaign led by the American Library Association at uniteagainstbookbans.org.

22-year-old Sophia Smith became the youngest U.S. Women's National Soccer Team player to score multiple goals in a FIFA Women's World Cup debut 👏🇺🇸

Hey Coney Island USA — how about a #storywalk about your hometown hero Rena Glickman?

It’s #NationalMothWeek — go outside and find something extraordinary!
National Moth Week
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If you’re a writer/author/reader with less than 10k followers, comment below, let’s follow each other! Don't forget to like and retweet this tweet.

#WritingCommunity #readingcommunity

The very first perfect 🔟 at the Olympics was performed by Nadia Comaneci #OnThisDay 47 years ago. #Montreal1976 #Olympics

Nadia Comaneci | Olympic Romania | FIG

#OnThisDay in 1976 Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast—woman or man—to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event.
The perfect #truestory to share with kids today!
Nadia: The Girl Who Couldn’t Sit Still
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Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and…

51 years ago today, the 37 words of Title IX changed history for girls & women in the U.S.

Each of us must respect and protect the tenets of Title IX. It represents one very important way to build more inclusive spaces for the next generation.

Here's to continued progress!

True stories for kids about my favorite Olympians Nadia Comaneci & Serena Williams
🤸‍♀️ 🎾 #Letsmove
#OlympicDay
@olympics

A #truestory for #WorldGiraffeDay
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#GiraffeConservationFoundation #WorldGiraffeDay 2023 #StickYourNeckOutForGiraffe #StandTallForGiraffe @save_giraffe

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A #TrueStory Favorite for #MagicDay
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Anything But Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic by #MaraRockliff & #IacopoBruno
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Kicking off my #TrueStory blog w/ Eve Nadel Catarevas—author of Rena Glickman, #QueenofJudo
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Author interview, tie-in dates, & TikTok for the #pbbio about the Coney Island girl who grew up to be a #judo master, fighting for equality & WINNING!
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A #TrueStory favorite for #WorldReefDay
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The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs: The Story of Ken Nedimyer and the Coral Restoration Foundation
By katemessner & Matthew Forsythe

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