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On October 22, the Bookshare community came together virtually to hear two students and an adult share their advice as disability advocates. They discussed important topics such as securing accommodations, getting accessible materials, and recruiting allies to achieve success in the classroom and workplace. The blog summarizes the key messages and links to the full recording and additional resources.
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussions on Zoom for teens and adults. September’s book for teens is “Warcross” and adults will discuss “The Vanishing Half.” Everyone is welcome!
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussions on Zoom for teens and adults. August’s book for teens is “Wicked As You Wish” and adults will discuss “Such a Fun Age.” Everyone is welcome!
Leave a CommentCome join the monthly Bookshare Book Club discussions on Zoom for teens and adults. July’s book for teens is “Truly Devious” and adults will discuss “My Soul Looks Back.” Everyone is welcome!
Leave a CommentThe Bookshare Book Club explores “The Municipalists” and “The Field Guide to the North American Teenager.” Join the discussions at the end of June while practicing social distancing.
Leave a CommentBookshare thanks and salutes teachers, aides, specialists, librarians, and therapists during #TeacherAppreciationWeek and the COVID-19 crisis.
6 CommentsThe Bookshare Book Club explores “Days of Distraction” – a portrait of a young woman finally free to decide her own path. Join the discussion on May 28 while practicing social distancing.
1 CommentThe Bookshare Book Club explores “The Hunting Party” – a murder mystery in the Scottish Highlands. Join the discussion on April 30 while practicing social distancing.
3 CommentsThe Bookshare Book Club is in full swing for 2020. Join us on March 26 for a lively discussion of “Weather” by Jenny Offill.
Leave a CommentEach Labor Day weekend, the Library of Congress promotes literacy through their National Book Festival. This one day festival is a free event in Washington, D.C., with author events, book signings, family activities, and more. For the second year in a row, Bookshare was one of the sponsors of the festival and had a booth on the exhibition floor. As a frequent Bookshare booth staffer, I always love the opportunity to connect with our members face to face and hear the stories of how Bookshare has opened new doors to reading. The National Book Festival was no different. We had…
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