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Torrey Maldonado shares a diverse soccer list that’s guaranteed to pay off for readers The post SOCCER: Books in Time for The World Cup & About Being the Best On & Off The Field appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
I thought it’d be able to continue blogging while serving on the National Book Award committee for young people’s literature. I thought I’d figure out how to get around reviewing current books and controversies but, the process has gotten real and I can’t do both. The deliberation period is short, and it considers all youth […] The post Hiatus appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
Be sure the following books are among those in your library to educate young readers about why and how groups have fought for the right to vote in the US. The post book list: Voting appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
My ancestors didn’t dwell in the mud. They avoid gunk and grime, leaving the world with luminous examples to guide us through. The post A Quiet Sunday Afternoon appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
I’m so happy to share the We Are Kidlit Summer Reading list with you. This year, Dr. Sujei Lugo led Sam Bloom, Dr. Sonia Alejandra Rodriguez, Lyn Miller Lachmann, Ariana Sani Hussain and myself through our annual process to curate a book list for all ages of children that we work really hard on to […] The post We Are Kidlit Summer Reading List appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
The number of diverse books is decreasing. The post Kidlit Diversity in 2025 appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
This year, Samira Ahmad and Joanna Ho will observe the month by be co-hosting “No Shoes In The House: Solidarity at Home and Beyond.” In the IG live series, they promise “(too) honest conversations about history, identity, and building more powerful unified community.” The post No Shoes In The House appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
The 43rd annual lecture will be presented by best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator Jerry Craft. The post The 2026 Zena Sutherland Lecture appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
Wednesdays are my day to mail or email my representatives. The post Midweek Mailing appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
Attendees can expect to learn about the vast responsibilities of the panelists, how to take advantage of their local institutions, and what they should keep in mind if they choose to use generative AI. The post The Future of Libraries: Humanity, Technology, and the Stories We Preserve appeared first on Pearl's and Ruby's .
