Brittany Rogers on How Libraries Helped Her Feel Safe and Embrace Her Queerness

By 2010, nearly every librarian on the east side of Detroit knew me by first and last name. Knapp Branch where the edge of Detroit and Hamtramck kiss. Franklin Branch, the only one in walking distance. Lincoln and Wilder—both on the east side of the city. Chandler Park when leaving the daycare center. Elmwood Branch […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-10-16 08:56:12 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-24 06:43:36 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-30 21:47:40 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Conversation | 2021-04-15 03:00:00 UTC ]
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