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    Project Open Books Interviews Liz Parker, Author of All Are Welcome
    Derek Wiebke
    • Feb 6
    • 11 min

    Project Open Books Interviews Liz Parker, Author of All Are Welcome

    Project Open Books was excited to sit down (virtually) with Liz Parker last fall to discuss her first novel, All Are Welcome. Three...
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    Project Open Books Interviews Steven Rowley, Author of The Guncle
    Derek Wiebke
    • Jan 8
    • 15 min

    Project Open Books Interviews Steven Rowley, Author of The Guncle

    Last year, Project Open Books was fortunate enough to sit down (virtually) with Steven Rowley and discuss his third novel, The Guncle....
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    A Project Open Books All-Time Favorite Children’s Book
    Derek Wiebke
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 2 min

    A Project Open Books All-Time Favorite Children’s Book

    Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag Written by Rob Sanders Illustrated by Steven Salerno Ages 5-8 | 48 Pages Publisher:...
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    Project Open Books Visits Stonewall
    Derek Wiebke
    • Sep 10, 2021
    • 2 min

    Project Open Books Visits Stonewall

    Project Open Books recently received several generous book donations, including a few books not yet included in our free library. One of...
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    Learning to Love and Respect Others for Who They Are
    Derek Wiebke
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    Learning to Love and Respect Others for Who They Are

    When Aidan Became A Brother Written by Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita Ages: 4-7 | 32 Pages Publisher: Lee & Low Books An...
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    One of the Most Beautifully Illustrated Books in our Library
    Derek Wiebke
    • Aug 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    One of the Most Beautifully Illustrated Books in our Library

    Julián is a Mermaid Written and illustrated by Jessica Love Ages 2-6 | 40 Pages Publisher: Candlewick Press A story with little text but...
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    A Novel Full of Wit, Charm, and a Magical Twist
    Andrea Mischke
    • Aug 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    A Novel Full of Wit, Charm, and a Magical Twist

    One Last Stop Written by Casey McQuiston 432 Pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin A Novel Full of Wit, Charm, and a Magical Twist MY...
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    The Gay Prince We’ve Yet to See in a Disney Movie
    Derek Wiebke
    • Aug 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    The Gay Prince We’ve Yet to See in a Disney Movie

    Prince and Knight Written by Daniel Haack Illustrated by Stevie Lewis Ages 4 - 8 | 40 Pages Publisher: Little Bee Books We’re all...
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    You’re Beautiful. You’re Important. You’re Valid. You’re Perfect.
    Andrea Mischke
    • Jul 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    You’re Beautiful. You’re Important. You’re Valid. You’re Perfect.

    Felix Ever After Written by Kacen Callender Ages 14-18 | 368 Pages Publisher: Balzer + Bray Have you ever felt like you just wanted to...
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    This Should be Required Reading in all Schools
    Derek Wiebke
    • Jul 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    This Should be Required Reading in all Schools

    All Boys Aren’t Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto Written by George M. Johnson Ages 14-18 | 320 Pages Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Are you...
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    Beautifully Written, Wonderful Illustrations, & Amazing Additional Resources
    Derek Wiebke
    • Jul 22, 2021
    • 2 min

    Beautifully Written, Wonderful Illustrations, & Amazing Additional Resources

    It Feels Good to be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity Written by Theresa Thorn Illustrated by Noah Gringni Ages 4-8 | 40 Pages...
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