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Supporting Communities Through Children's Literature and New Releases

Supporting Communities Through Children's Literature and New Releases

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In this episode of the Book Faire Podcast, Soto dives into the latest new releases in children's literature and kidlit, exploring themes of identity, family dynamics, and cultural representation. We also cover important publishing news, including recent library legislation updates and community responses to immigration enforcement. Highlighting the crucial role of librarians and local bookstores as safe havens, the conversation emphasizes how literature can address social issues and foster community support for young readers, educators, and families.

New Releases:

  • Suuban’s First Day: A First Day of Herding Story by Shugri Salh, illus. by Àlàbá Ònájìn (Ages 3-6)
  • Reach by Celesta Rimington (Ages 10+)
  • Eureka by Victoria Chang (Ages 10-14)
  • Run Home: A Graphic Memoir by Alyssa Bermudez (Ages 10-14)
  • Saber-Tooth by Robin Gow (Ages 10-14)

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:08 Exploring Notable New Releases in Children's Literature

08:55 Library Legislation and Community Support Updates

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