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Story Board

Go behind the scenes and learn about the art and books inspiring our team.

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Boundless: Curating a Book Exhibition about Disabilities

The Reading Library expands its collection of books for and about people with disabilities.

Illustration of whale and ship talking.

Louder than Words: A History of Wordless Storytelling

Discover the origins of wordless picture books.

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Black Voices: Picture Books as Antiracist Resources

The Carle Bookshop and Reading Library take a deep, critical look at our collections and the books we highlight in our spaces.

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Bookseller Spotlight: Layla's Happiness

The Carle’s Bookstore Manager shares her love for a new favorite picture book, Layla’s Happiness.

A girl wearing sunglasses rides a bike with her two brothers on the bike behind her with their arms exuberantly up in the air.

Unboxing Imagination: Books about Cardboard to Spark Creativity

Cardboard can be just the start to unboxing a world of imagination!

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Could You Kindly Snap It Up with the Meaning of Life?

Maira Kalman keeps readers on their toes with a unique style all her own.