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A New Chapter: The Rise of Authentic Black Experiences in Young Adult Novels
In conversation with Glory Edim, Zoboi and Baker discussed the lack of exposure in high school to literature exploring the full complexity of Black lives.
Check Your Library Card's Expiration Date: DC Public Library Encourages Renewals
Over the next nine months, nearly 10,000 DC Public Library customers will need to visit any DC Public Library location to renew their library cards.
Books for Fans of Science Fiction and Non-fiction
Do you like scifi and want to learn more about the science behind it? Do you like non-fiction but want to see that science applied less realistically? Look no further than these five picks.
Help Shape the Future of DC Public Library
DC Public Library is gathering input on how we can best serve our communities. We would like to understand how your use of the Library may have changed in the last three years, what needs you have that the Library can help meet, and more. This feedback will inform the creation of a new Strategic Framework Plan and guide our work in the coming years.