On April 21, 2020, the Global Network Against Food Crisis (the Network) released the latest edition of their global report. The report shows that at the end of 2019 close to 135 million people across 55 countries were experiencing crisis-level acute food insecurity. This report rendered an already grim portrayal of food insecurity, even before […]
Have You Read These LGBTQ Authors Yet? You Should.
Did you know that it is LGBT History Month? LGBT History Month focuses on LGBT individuals and their contributions to society. It is also the perfect opportuntiy to highlight LGBTQ authors. A Little History Stonewall Uprisings As many of you know, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of riots where […]
2019 WNBA Award Winner Announced
The WNBA selected Lisa Lucas, Executive Director of the National Book Foundation, as the 2019 WNBA Award winner. The WNBA Award is presented every other year to “a living American woman who derives part or all of her income from books and allied arts, and who has done meritorious work in the world of books […]
Celebrating Women’s Stories All Year
Diana Giovinazzo (WNBA-LA) shares the story of Jessie White Mario and explores how we can advocate for women’s stories throughout the year.
2017 WNBA Award Winners Announced
2017 WNBA Award Winners Announced The WNBA has selected the current Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden; and novelist, poet, and bookstore owner Louise Erdrich as the 2017 WNBA Award winners. The WNBA presents the WNBA Award every other year to “a living American woman who derives part or all of her income from books and allied arts, […]