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A Megalist of New LGBTQ+ Books

Goodreads has a large checklist of 135 LGBTQ+ fiction, nonfiction, and YA books simply in time for Satisfaction. These are books that revealed in January by way of early June, so you’ll be able to atone for any titles which may’ve flown beneath your radar this primary half of the yr. My standouts embody The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong, Stag Dance by Torrey Peters, Environment by Taylor Jenkins Reid (who not too long ago got here out as bisexual), When the Harvest Comes by Denne Michele Norris (which is on my fantasy league guide draft), and Good Lady by Aria Aber (additionally on my fantasy draft), however there actually is a humiliation of riches right here. Take a look at the total checklist at Goodreads.

A New Spelling Bee Champion is Topped

Congratulations to Faizan Zaki, this yr’s Scripps Nationwide Spelling Bee champion! The 13-year-old from Allen, Texas took residence a cup that would slot in alongside any grandma’s HomeGoods shelf decor, however greater than that, he claimed vindication. I kinda really feel dangerous that the articles I’ve learn have all emphasised a humbling lightning-round blunder–give the child a break!–however I guess that misstep made the win all of the sweeter. Additionally, I like that Zaki’s dad known as him the GOAT. This yr’s bee sounds prefer it was a enjoyable and feisty time–if spelling bees are your sort of sport however you missed out on watching, yow will discover all of the dwell updates that posted through the competitors right here.

Reunited and It Feels So Good

I’ve acquired excellent news for the Hamilfans on the market–the unique Broadway forged of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton is reuniting for the 78th annual Tony Awards. It’s been 10 years because the play debuted and what higher place to rejoice than at Broadway’s largest awards ceremony? Miranda shall be joined by Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom, Jr., and extra performers who broke floor with the singular play. I not too long ago rewatched Hamilton and that power doesn’t stop; I totally count on the viewers to be on their ft for this one. I imply, what a time to look again at America’s fraught, difficult, underdog historical past and to do not forget that we weren’t and aren’t about monarchies.

How To Construct a Voters Information for Public Library Board Elections

When you’re searching for a solution to help your native libraries as they arrive beneath assault throughout the nation, Kelly Jensen is right here to stroll you thru how she created a voters’ information to public library board elections and the way she did it. Says Kelly:

For the April 1, 2025, Illinois Consolidated Elections, I created a voters’ information to contested public library board elections. This wasn’t the preliminary plan; I meant to cowl all of the boards with elections. However the effort was Herculean, even with a gaggle of devoted volunteers, and finally, it wasn’t the information’s aim. So somewhat than attempt to cowl each public library election on the poll, I targeted completely on these elections the place there have been extra candidates than open positions (that’s, they had been contested elections).

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