Back in 2021, we started a conservation project to treat 26 early versions of books, known as dummy books, by Toronto-born illustrator Margaret Bloy Graham. Graham illustrated many beloved children’s books, including Harry the Dirty Dog and other books in that series as well as standalone books. She also wrote and illustrated five books of […]
Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week is an annual event meant to spread awareness and acceptance of aromantic identities. It's an opportunity to spread information about issues aromantic people face, but also a time to celebrate. For some people, getting struck by cupid's arrow is a hard pass and that's okay! If […]
By Des'Ree Transgender (trans) people have existed for centuries but their existence has only become more prominent in mainstream media in recent years. Even though this is a positive shift in an inclusive direction, there is still a large gap in representation for Black trans folks. Yes, TV shows such as POSE, Legendary and We're […]
By Emily and Nicky. It’s the third Wednesday in October, and that means that it’s International Pronouns Day! Founded in 2018 by Shige Sakurai, this yearly event is a celebration of all gender identities. We can use this celebration to normalize sharing personal pronouns with friends, family and coworkers. Pronouns – what are they? Pronouns […]
Hey TPL teens, I'm dialing in to the World Wide Web from my rotary phone for my inaugural blog post as the TPL's Young Voices E-Writer-in-Residence. Just kidding! I live in the now. I have wifi! And I'm sitting on my couch. Starting on October 1, you can send me writing for feedback via the […]