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Chicago turns all public school IDs into library cards to boost student access
In an era where library access is being hampered nationwide, some communities are finding a way to Developing public school and public library partnerships. We saw this in Des Moines last year—resulting in Legislative response this year Fortunately, it did not progress toward legislation. Now, Chicago is getting in on the action. All public school ID cards for students grant them access to the Chicago Public Library. The pilot program, which was launched in 2022, has now been rolled out across the district. Red!
100 most influential people of 2026
I always love it when authors and other literary figures appear on lists of the most influential people of any given year. For TimeAnnual “Most Influential” We have not one, but two authors whose names you may have heard many times over the past year. See why Tayari Jones, Yiyun Lee, and Frieda McFadden made the list — and maybe my favorite part is seeing who wrote these pieces. EL James explains why Frieda McFadden is one of the Most Influential People of the Year!
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John Clasen wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Prize
One of the biggest awards for children’s literature Astrid Lindgren Memorial AwardAnd not only does it get a lot of praise, it also checks in at a pretty solid price (about $750,000). The award is given to an individual or organization making an outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature. This year’s winner is illustrator John Clawson. Clason announces that he has found New board book series coming out He was declared the winner the same day.
the great mystery of existence
It’s a very special week Zero to well-read As Jeff and Rebecca choose one of their shared favorite novels, Marilynne Robinson’s magisterial meditation on life, death, family, and faith. They discuss why it is impossible to write a book that contains almost nothing, how Robinson probes the great mystery of existence without being heavy or preachy, and the reasons Gilead Have been together with both of them for more than twenty years.
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