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Reflections on Teen Artists-in-Residence at PLA 2024

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Reflections on We See You: Programming for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Believing in Library Magic at PLA 2024

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Data-Driven Librarianship: A Children’s Librarian Perspective

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Gratitude and Growth: My Journey at PLA 2024

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The Antidote to Negativity at PLA 2024

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Resources for Raising Readers and Spaces for Building Connections at PLA 2024

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A Boost to my Professional Community at PLA 2024

PLA Member Spotlight: ALA Annual Conference 2024

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Creating Youth Opportunities – a Reflection

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How to Say Hard Things – a Reflection

Free People Read Freely Tote Bags Available

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Trans Staff and Patrons – a Reflection

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Observation Deck! A Qualitative & Observational Assessment Toolkit

2024 Feature Article Award Winners Announced

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Connecting Communities with Language Resources

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Diverse and Equitable Collections at PLA 2024

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Cultivating Trans Safety through Cis Literacy

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Getting Spicy at PLA 2024

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Read Romance, Fight Patriarchy – a Reflection

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Gamifying Outreach & Building Community at PLA 2024

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