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These Organizations Connect Students With Diverse Books

By Maya Pottiger | Word In Black (WIB) - As the saying goes, even in darkness, there is light. States across the country are removing books from classroom shelves and school libraries, and there are bans and challenges against books with topics ranging from race and racism to LGBTQ+ content and activism. Even so, teachers […]

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