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Un Libro a la Vez: How This Revolutionary Librarian and Puppeteer Brought Spanish Books to the Public Library

By AISHA TABALA, age 10 It’s not a secret that Nueva York, New York, is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and Latinos make up a major part of its rich culture. Thanks to the fearless Latina, Pura Belpré, the 25% of the population that speaks Spanish in the city have access to …

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New York Public Library Faces Closures and Funding Cuts

In 2015, budgets for the New York Public Library, the Brooklyn Public Library and the Queens Public Library were cut. In response, New Yorkers – including students, librarians, and authors, such as Judy Blume and Junot Diaz – launched a grassroots campaign called Invest in Libraries to raise awareness of the cuts.