Tips for Enjoying the Season
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Embracing the Season
By LJ and SLJ editors
The pandemic has impacted us in many ways, but we can still experience the best that this time of year has to offer, as long as we do it safely. Here are some of our tips for enjoying the season, along with some online resources and virtual activities. Many of these in-person activities are well suited for social distancing, and always remember to wear a mask when you are around other people.
image Seven Ways To Enjoy Fall
By Melanie Kletter
The weather is getting crisper, pumpkins are out, and leaves are turning beautiful colors. Autumn is here, and it's a great time to indulge in some fun fall activities.
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image Books By, For, and About Indigenous People
By Kara Stewart
Whether you are seeking excellent additions to your collection or titles to recommend, or an educator seeking gold for both remote and in-person learning, you’ll find plenty of options here.
image Mary SanGiovanni on Lovecraftian & Cosmic Horror
By Becky Spratford
Author, podcaster, and Cosmic Horror expert Mary SanGiovanni discusses the long reach of H.P. Lovecraft in order to help library workers better understand his legacy and the popular subgenre he created.
image Muslim Representation in Picture Books
By Sara G. Ahmed, Mahasin Abuwi Aleem, Ariana Sani Hussain & Hadeal Salamah
With increasing representation in picture books, all readers can explore the diversity of Muslim communities, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
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image Two Books on The Kennedys
By LJ Reviews
Gabler explores the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy. Logevall writes a masterful first volume on the lasting influence of John F. Kennedy.
image How Native Writers Talk Story: Honoring Authentic Voices in Books for Young People
By Cynthia Leitich Smith and Traci Sorell
As more Native writers make inroads into childrens' publishing, educators and readers must set aside internalized misconceptions about Native life, people, and nations.
image Poetry for Space and Solace
By Neal Wyatt
For readers seeking a mental break from what seems like an endless stream of political books dominating the news cycle, this fall brings worthy poetry to the fore. Here are five collections to note.

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