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Read more about the article Ambassador Turncoat?

Ambassador Turncoat?

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 27, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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The controversy surrounding Mac Barnett, picture book author/illustrator and children's literature ambassador, and how we can defend children's books and their creators.

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Read more about the article The 2026 We Are KidLit Summer Reading List

The 2026 We Are KidLit Summer Reading List

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 19, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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Overview and links to the 2026 We Are KidLit Summer Reading List.

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Read more about the article Graphic Novels for Kids at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival

Graphic Novels for Kids at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:May 3, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Serialized Fiction/Writing
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A report on "The Transformative Power of Graphic Novels for Kids" panel at the 2026 PEN World Voices Festival.

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Read more about the article When Everything Shut Down

When Everything Shut Down

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 15, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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Remembering the Covid shutdowns on the sixth anniversary, and looking at two outstanding books for teens that portray those difficult months.

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Read more about the article Graphic Novels Won Me Over

Graphic Novels Won Me Over

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:March 5, 2026
  • Post category:Blog/International/Writing
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My history of reading graphic novels and why I've come to appreciate them.

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Read more about the article Wrapping Up 2025’s Resolutions

Wrapping Up 2025’s Resolutions

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:December 29, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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Checking out last year's New Year's resolutions and unusual success in achieving them.

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Read more about the article Banned Books Week 2025
A map of states with school book bans, part of the 2023 World Voices Festival.

Banned Books Week 2025

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:October 5, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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People and organizations working for the freedom to read and why it's important.

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Read more about the article Has the Constitution Failed?

Has the Constitution Failed?

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 24, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Writing
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In honor of the third edition of Fault Lines in the Constitution, some reforms I'd like to see in a new constitution.

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Read more about the article Eyes Open Audiobook Promotion!

Eyes Open Audiobook Promotion!

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 11, 2025
  • Post category:Blog/Portugal/Writing
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Announcing a 50% discount on the audiobook of Eyes Open and why it's a great choice for beach or road trip listening.

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Read more about the article Animals to the Slaughter

Animals to the Slaughter

  • Post author:Lyn Miller-Lachmann
  • Post published:August 5, 2025
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Connecting an illustration of animals at a county fair with anthropomorphic picture books and George Orwell's Animal Farm.

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