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Catch me at San Francisco Public Library on Mar 13, discussing my new novel "The Bezzle" with Robin Sloan!

At long last, the San Francisco stop of the book tour for my new novel The Bezzle has been finalized: I'll be at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch on Wednesday, March 13th, in conversation with Robin Sloan!

The event starts at 6PM with Cooper Quintin from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, talking about the real horrors of the prison-tech industry, which I fictionalize in The Bezzle.

Attentive readers will know that this event was finalized very late in the day, and it's going to need a little help, given the short timeline. Please consider coming - and be sure to tell your Bay Area friends about the gig!

Wednesday, 3/13/2024

6:00 - 7:30 Koret Auditorium Main Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102

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Rubber Stamping Sunday!

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I think if you are like that you should explode

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Effie Lee Morris stands as a towering figure in the realm of children's literature and library services, leaving an indelible mark through her visionary leadership and tireless advocacy. Born into an era marked by racial segregation and systemic barriers, Morris defied the odds, rising to become a beacon of change and progress. Her journey began as a public librarian in Cleveland and later in the Bronx, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for the transformative power of literature and education.

In 1971, Effie Lee Morris shattered barriers as the first African-American president of the Public Library Association, a milestone that underscored her commitment to equity and inclusion in library spaces. Her groundbreaking work extended beyond administrative roles; Morris played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of children's literature by spearheading the establishment of the Coretta Scott King Award. By crafting the original selection criteria in 1970, she laid the foundation for recognizing and celebrating African-American authors and illustrators, ensuring their voices resonated prominently in the literary world.

Morris's impact reverberated within the walls of the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL), where she assumed the role of the first coordinator of children's services. During her tenure, she revolutionized children's literature by establishing a research collection of out-of-print books, meticulously documenting the evolving portrayals of ethnic and culturally diverse groups. This collection, later renamed the Effie Lee Morris Historical and Research Collection in her honor, served as a testament to her unwavering dedication to preserving diverse narratives and fostering cultural understanding.

Beyond her professional achievements, Morris's advocacy extended into the realm of social justice and community engagement. She founded the San Francisco chapter of the Women's National Book Association and actively participated in the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table, championing causes aimed at combating racism, inequality, and poverty. Her contributions were met with widespread recognition, as evidenced by numerous accolades, including the Silver Spur Award and the Grolier Foundation Award, affirming her status as a trailblazer in the literary landscape.

Effie Lee Morris's legacy transcends generations, inspiring future leaders and storytellers to uphold the values of diversity, inclusion, and equity in children's literature and library services. Her visionary spirit lives on in the countless lives touched by her work, serving as a timeless reminder of the transformative power of literature in bridging cultures, fostering empathy, and igniting change.

Read more about Effie Lee Morris here.

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can't believe for a decade i've been thinking about a piece on the crime panic after the murder of not only mia zapata but specifically buck naked (less remembered) and the myth that his murderer was something like an escaped mental patient and here in 2023 i found a 1992 letter to the sf examiner in making this claim and am able to connect its author to literally not only a sf neighborhood association but specifically Residents Against Druggies some of whose papers sfpl has now digitized

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delightful find at the haight ashbury street fair today, courtesy of the sfpl free book bin truck!

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SFPL eLearning

Libraries are your best resources for access to temporary computer access, free Wi-Fi, knowledge, and other resources. Libraries can provide you access to various databases and resources. If you search SFPL eLearning you will see that there are multiple resources available through SFPL such as LinkedIn Learning, California DMV Driving Tests, LearningExpress Library, and more! 1. LinkedIn Learning: Offers valuable professional methodology and skill courses offered by other professionals. Unfortunately, you would need to pay for LinkedIn Premium to get your name on a certificate. I think it's fine because no one is really looking at LinkedIn certificates like that. As long as you retain the knowledge and wisdom and apply it to bring forward for your best self you are on the right track. 2. California DMV Driving Test: Even if you don't own a car it's good to know how to drive for a well-paying base-level job or for emergencies. 3. Learning Express Library: SAT Practice Tests, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information to reach your personal and professional goals. Feel free to explore other resources and share what you find! As an online learning resource, I also recommend Hoopla from SFPL which has a wide collection of eBooks to borrow.

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Cool internship alert! SFPL is looking for 11th and 12th graders for their DnD internship. https://sfpl.org/dungeons-dragons-internship

[michaelwarr-creativework]

BLACK FIRE THIS TIME VOL. 2

I hope to see you today, Sunday (8.25.24), at the San Francisco Public Library (Main). I will share a few of my poems from the brand new Vol 2. of the Black Fire This Time anthology and maybe Vol 1. #blackartsmovement #BlackArtsMatter #sfpl #poetrylovers #poets

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Read, Explore and Learn and Get Your Prize!

Keep STRIDE-ing through July! With 20 hours of library activity or completing SFPL Bingo, you get our finishing prize, a tote designed by Summer Stride illustrator, Sendy Santamaria!

Remember that youth can pick up a free book at their local branch for their personal library. And don't forget to sign up for the monthly raffle to win tickets to local entertainment and other goodies!

I'm going to pick this cute little tote bag this weekend!

Keep STRIDE-ing through July! With 20 hours of library activity or completing SFPL Bingo

The tote bag is designed by illustrator, Sendy Santamaria!

I love local libraries because they give sweet little gifts like these!

Remember to enjoy your local library wherever you are!

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23/05/2024: S F P L

What is that SFPL!!! SUCCESS AND FAILURE PART OF LIFE! God created man to love and serveLove and serve all with strong nerve and verveExpect not anything in returnWorry not over the strain that turnFalter not over the goal you setTinker not with the grand steps you planTreat success and failure on even plane!Success and failure sure part of our lifeSuccess after failure sweeter stillLessons you…

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Effie Lee Morris (April 20, 1921 - November 9, 2009) combined her desire to help people with a personal passion for education. She became one of America’s leading advocates for services to children, minorities, and the visually impaired. Born in Richmond, spent her youth in Cleveland. She received her BA in 1945, BLS in 1946, and MLS in 1956 all from Western Reserve University.

She began work in 1946 at the Cleveland Public Library and established the first Negro History Week celebration for children there. In 1955, she moved to New York as a children’s branch librarian in the Bronx. Three years later, she pioneered the development of library services for blind children. She served as president of the National Braille Club (1961-63).

In 1963, she joined the San Francisco Public Library as its first children’s services coordinator. She created the library’s Effie Lee Morris Historical and Research Collection for out-of-print children’s books, featuring titles that depict the changing portrayals of ethnic and minority groups during the 20th Century. She remained at SFPL for 15 years and served as editor of children’s books at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich (1978-79).

Active in the American Library Association since 1949, she chaired the Social Responsibilities Round Table and was an early supporter and chairman of the Coretta Scott King Award in Children’s Literature. She was the first African American President of the Public Library Association. In 2008, she was elected to honorary membership in the American Library Association, the organization’s highest honor, given to a living member of the Association who has made significant contributions to the field of librarianship. She was given the honorary membership “in recognition of her vision, advocacy, and legacy to children’s services in public libraries.” #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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tanea lunsford lynx in Conversation with Albert Broussard from San Francisco Arts Commission on Vimeo.

Wednesday, February 7, 2023 | 6:00-7:00 (PST)

Artist tanea lunsford lynx discusses the early African American presence in San Francisco with author Albert Broussard, centering on a 1978 oral history interview between Broussard and Aurelious Alberga, an African American gentleman born in San Francisco in 1884.

lunsford lynx, one of the four inaugural artists-in-residence at San Francisco Public Library through the San Francisco Arts Commission's Artist in Residence Program, spent ten weeks immersing herself in the SFPL Main Library. She became fascinated by the San Francisco History Center’s collection of oral histories where she stumbled upon a remarkable series, the Afro-Americans in San Francisco Prior to World War II: Oral History Project and, in particular, a 1978 conversation featuring an interview between Broussard and Alberga. As lynx delved into the transcripts and listened to Alberga's captivating stories, a vivid picture of African American people in San Francisco during the 1880s and early 1900s emerged and is highlighted in her culminating project we were here

This conversation is a companion to lynx's culminating exhibition we were here (on view December 21, 2023- March 1, 2024), an interactive creative investigation, which delves into the African American presence in San Francisco during the late 1800s and early 1900s, with a particular focus on the 1906 earthquake.

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🚨Sistah Scifi Series: Tlotlo Tsamaase discusses her new novel, Womb City!🚨

📌March 14th 2024

San Francisco Public Library

100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102

6pm - 8pm PST

📚Womb City: Synopsis

This genre-bending Africanfuturist horror novel blends The Handmaid’s Tale with Get Out in an adrenaline-packed, cyberpunk body-hopping ghost story exploring motherhood, memory, and a woman’s right to her own body.

Nelah seems to have it all: fame, wealth, and a long-awaited daughter growing in a government lab. But, trapped in a loveless marriage to a policeman who uses a microchip to monitor her every move, Nelah’s perfect life is precarious. After a drug-fueled evening culminates in an eerie car accident, Nelah commits a desperate crime and buries the body, daring to hope that she can keep one last secret.

The truth claws its way into Nelah’s life from the grave.

Register now and get ready to explore the boundless realms of Afrofuturism and Afrofantasy! Learn more and grab your tickets at https://sistahscifi.com/pages/events!

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Better yet, check it out from your local #library!

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