Professor Emerita, Syracuse University
Philadelphia, PA
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Barbara Stripling retweeted
It's emotionally taxing to have my book(s) banned. But not because they're my books, but because all I can think about is the message it sends to the Black kids who see themselves in my books.
They deserve to have their stories told whether it makes you comfortable or not.
Barbara Stripling retweeted
During this season of #GivingTuesday, we urge you to donate to the #MerrittFund. A fund dedicated solely to the support of librarians facing discrimination or defending #IntellectualFreedom. (video courtesy of @FTRF) #FreePeopleReadFreely youtu.be/_GhKbNS7KHA
Barbara Stripling retweeted
And thank you @JasonReynolds83 for being the our very first Honorary Chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Thank you for your powerful words and defense of the right to read! Your #BooksUniteUs!
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If you're looking to develop a more robust digital collection in your school library this year, then this webinar is for you! Join Betty Brackins and @sgauthier live on 8/10, 5pm Eastern. Register today to enter to win this door prize from @OverDriveEd bit.ly/SLCAug2021
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Join #BannedBooksWeek Honorary Chair @JasonReynolds83 for a #BannedBooksChat! Monday 8/2, 4pm EDT. Deets: bannedbooksweek.org/bannedbo…
Barbara Stripling retweeted
Really looking forward to this @SLANSW ISS2021 program featuring @barbstripling and @sarahcmcgrew as we explore inquiry learning and information fluency, media literacy and civic online reasoning #austl #oztl #aussieED #slansw21
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Barbara Stripling retweeted
#BannedBooksWeek is here! This week is an opportunity to celebrate our shared freedom to read while drawing attention to the harms of censorship. Find infographics, banned book lists, and coloring sheets at ala.org/bbooks/freedownloads.
Barbara Stripling retweeted
Yesterday, Trump was asked what he would have done differently to avoid the U.S. accounting for 30% of the world's COVID-19 cases.
His response: "Well, nothing."
The real answer: By acting earlier, he could have saved tens of thousands of lives.
nytimes.com/2020/05/20/us/co…
Barbara Stripling retweeted
"We are tougher than we seem. We are tougher than we think. Our stories will outlive us. Let's make them good."
A reflection from Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) on the fragile but powerful resilience of humans:
Barbara Stripling retweeted
A note from @barbstripling about the #libfuturesummit including participants list and agenda: connect.ala.org/node/222469
Barbara Stripling retweeted
#libfuturesummit Future library enterprise will be developmental (not transactional), knowledge-based, relationship-based, NOT anonymous.
Barbara Stripling retweeted
#libfuturesummit Khator: What can we do? Prepare our organizations to be flexible, open, innovative.
Barbara Stripling retweeted
Dubner: library visitors in NYC last year more than all the professional sports events and cultural institutions combined #libfuturesummit
Barbara Stripling retweeted
#libfuturesummit Dubner: 'Human species is very good at ignoring progress that is fantastic and finding the next thing to complain about.'
Barbara Stripling retweeted
'Libraries are part of the solution. We are a critical partners in equality & opportunity.' - @barbstripling ow.ly/t4XWQ #SOTU
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Join @barbstripling @ Parkway Central Library @ 3PM 4 signing of Declaration #rightstolibraries @sljournal slj.com/2014/01/organization… #alamw14
Barbara Stripling retweeted
Support school libraries by signing the Declaration for the Right to Libraries. ilovelibraries.org via @barbstripling via @pamlibrarian