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A Long Overdue Thank You to My Library

One rioter finally thanks her library for getting her through some tough times.

An Open Letter to Those Who Give Kids Banned Books

Teachers, librarians, and other adults who share tough books with teens change their lives in ways both seen and not seen.

Dear Publicists: Don’t Solicit To My Book Club

A Book Club leader asks publicists to stop offering her their books.

Five Great Questions I Was Asked As A Reference Librarian

Working as a reference librarian taught me that people have interesting, unique, and sometimes impossible-to-answer questions.

Talking About Censorship: A Primer

Want to actively contribute to the conversation around information access and censorship? Here are nine helpful tips to get started.

What Do Librarians Read? – July 2015

Gloria Steinem just said librarians have "the greatest profession on earth." Here, take a peek at what these book heroes are reading.

Does Your Library Allow Guns?

According to a recent report, you can lawfully bring a gun to libraries in at least 30 states.

9 Great Songs About Libraries, Librarians, and Books

What are some songs about libraries, librarians, and books?

The Most Common Names For Writers, Librarians, and Poets

Change your name to Celia or Edmund, and you just might become a great poet. A recent analysis tracks the most common names for different professions.

Career Help (Dear Book Nerd Style!)

Welcome to the Dear Book Nerd podcast, a bi-weekly show that answers YOUR questions about life, love, and literature! My special guest co-host this week is the wonderful Alexander London. Alex and I answer three listener-submitted questions and discuss topics including: what it's REALLY like to be a librarian, how to become a librarian in the first place, what a writer "should" read to help his/her writing career, and much more. Don't miss it!