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Access Books at Work


Behind-the-scenes: How Do We Select Books For a Library Refurbishment and Why Do We Focus on Diverse Books?
Catch a glimpse of the hard work that happens behind the scenes and the incredible team that comes together to execute it.
Rameen Bilal
5 days ago


Why Representation in Literacy Matters: The Power of Seeing Yourself in Stories
Before children even pick up a pencil, they are absorbing messages about who matters and what’s possible. Books become some of the first mirrors they encounter—or don’t.
Twyla Menezes-Parker
Jun 6


Amplifying Deaf Voices: Why Representation in Children’s Books Matters
For Deaf History Month we are reflecting on the role of inclusive children’s literature in supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HoH).
Twyla Menezes-Parker
Apr 19


Black History Month - Highlighting 5 Books for Young Readers
Join us in celebrating Black creatives, changemakers, and innovators for Black History Month with 5 diverse books.
Syamon Burns
Feb 4


Festive Books to Celebrate Las Posadas, Christmas, Chanukah and Kwanzaa
December brings global festivities like Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa & more—celebrating diverse cultures and sharing holiday joy!
Belen Parra
Dec 16, 2024


World Nursery Rhyme Week - Highlighting 4 books with Poetry, Singing and Rhyming
World Nursery Rhyme Week is an initiative celebrating the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development.
Maureen Griffin
Nov 20, 2024
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