The Deerfield Public Library stands with the American Library Association’s recently released statement condemning racism and with the Black Caucus of the American Library Association’s statement condemning increased violence and racism towards Black people and all People of Color. Our Library strives to be a place of safety, inclusion, and diversity. We work to provide a… Read More
A Librarian’s Experience on the Geisel Award Committee
You spend an entire year sifting through hundreds of children's books, send nominations and suggestions to your fellow committee members, discuss the committee's nominations and suggestions for two long days, vote again and again until the process is finally complete and you have a clear winner. And then, you bask in the excitement when your chosen winner(s)… Read More
