This Is a Library Book: Check Out the Places and People Sharing Knowledge and Building Communities
Oct 2026 · Kids Can Press Ltd
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A fascinating look at how libraries and librarians help people of all kinds and in all situations. While most of us have been to a library, not everyone knows how important libraries have been for centuries – and just how broad the definition of a library can be. This book explores these topics in lively prose, covering everything from the history of libraries and what libraries do to unusual libraries, such as secret or traveling libraries, and special libraries created for certain purposes or to serve specific communities. And what ties it all together is a simple message: everyone everywhere deserves access to information and stories – and to a library! A unique, thought-provoking, timely book celebrating a beloved, essential institution.
A fascinating look at how libraries and librarians help people of all kinds and in all situations. While most of us have been to a library, not everyone knows how important libraries have been for centuries – and just how broad the definition of a library can be. This book explores these topics i...
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Joyce Grant is a freelance journalist and children’s author. She created the popular website Teaching Kids News and has given hundreds of presentations at schools and libraries. She is the award-winning author of several books for children, including Can You Believe It?. Joyce lives with her family in Hamilton, Ontario.
Chanelle Nibbelink is a Canadian American illustrator who makes joyful, shape-filled pictures from her ever-changing studio — sometimes a cozy desk, sometimes a camper van. She studied illustration at Sheridan College and loves art that celebrates curiosity, community and the outdoors. A digital nomad at heart, she’s recently called North Carolina, New Zealand and Maui home. When she’s not drawing, you can find her rock climbing, biking, cooking plant-based meals or catching up with friends after a day of exploring.
Joyce Grant is a freelance journalist and children’s author. She created the popular website Teaching Kids News and has given hundreds of presentations at schools and libraries. She is the award-winning author of several books for children, including Can You Believe It?. Joyce lives with her fami...
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