jeffbergen/E+/Getty Images Moving is a Herculean task for adults. The decluttering, packing, the actual act of lugging boxes to and fro, cleaning, and much more go into leaving one place and setting up in the next — and that’s to say nothing of all the emotions involved. It’s also a major transition for kids at...
Getty Images Many of us grew up reading Dr. Seuss, or having Dr. Seuss read to us by our parents. But when you know better, you do better — and some of the Dr. Seuss classics we and our parents loved as children feature racist imagery, which led to the decision by Dr. Seuss Enterprises...
Catherine Powell When I first received Bethany Joy Lenz’s memoir in the mail, three thoughts immediately struck me: fantastic color; beautiful headshot; *exceptional* title. I turned the bright pink book over in my hands, staring at the picture-perfect face of someone I felt like I knew, thanks to her time on the beloved teen series...
Marco VDM/E+/Getty Images In recent years, politicians and activists have increasingly set their sights on libraries. While some have sought to strengthen these community institutions, more still have attempted to reign in what they see as access to troubling materials, particularly as it pertains to children. Last week, for example, South Dakota passed House Bill...