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Here Are the Real Reasons I Chose All About Love by bell hooks as the First Book Club Pick
The main character in All About Love is society, and the story isn't a romantic one. -
This Mental Health Conference Is Teaching Professionals How to Better Serve the Hispanic Community
“No matter what your ethnicity as a therapist is, you’re going to see Hispanic clients. That’s just the reality because of our state,” said Hilda McClure, board member at Canneta Foundation and licensed professional counselor. -
4 Good Reasons to Finally Read Sula by Toni Morrison
I've always believed that some books come to you; you attract them when you become the person who needs to read them. -
This Program Is Responding to the Mental Health Crisis by Putting Therapists In Schools
According to the American Medical Association, depression and anxiety doubled among young people during the pandemic. Now Ellie Mental Health is finding ways to combat the crisis. -
Georgia Teacher Fired After Reading Book About Gender to Fifth-Grade Class
The district argues that Rinderle broke its rules and Georgia's new Divisive Concepts Law that prohibits teachers from using controversial topics in their instruction. -
Iowa School District Uses ChatGPT to Ban a Toni Morrison Book and 18 Others From Libraries
Administrators asked the AI technology, “Does [book] contain a description or depiction of a sex act?” -
A Private Equity Firm Is Buying Simon and Schuster for $1.6 Billion In Cash
After three years and a blocked merger with Penguin Random House, KKR is buying the 99-year-old publishing company, Simon and Schuster! -
Florida Book Bans Could Soon Include a Children's Book Based On the PBS Show ‘Arthur’
The Florida Department of Education is set to publish a full list of books that have been removed from schools throughout the state by the end of August.
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This Overdue Library Book Was Just Returned 119 Years Later
A book overdue by 119 years would have a fee of more than $2,100 at the New Bedford library. -
Hungarian Bookstore Fined for Selling Unwrapped LGBTQ+ Novel In Youth Section
This Hungarian bookstore was just fined 12m forints ($36,000 or £27,400) for having this LGBTQ+ book in the youth section, unwrapped. -
How to Improve Your Mental Health By Reading a Book
Try not to DNF (Did Not Finish) your new read. Here are 4 ways it could help you feel better! -
Here Are 3 Great Books You Should Read By Audre Lorde This Juneteenth
"By recognizing our differences and acting on that recognition, rather than simply acknowledging it, liberation becomes much more attainable."
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