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Mac Ferrone
Feb 192 min read
The Transformative Power of African American Literature: Past, Present, and Future
Through our efforts to organize and distribute donations to families and educators throughout Maryland, The Maryland Book Bank is not a...
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Mac Ferrone
Feb 182 min read
Amplifying African American Voices in Literature
Millions of books, written by a wide range of people, are released yearly. Likewise, the Maryland Book Bank recognizes that books written...
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Mac Ferrone
Feb 13 min read
Empowering Baltimore: The Threat of Book Deserts
Some may take their proximity to books for granted–having casual and regular access to them physically or online. However, this reality...
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Isabel Volpe
Dec 5, 20242 min read
Internship Reflection: Isabel Volpe
My name is Isabel Volpe, and this fall semester, I have been working as a Sustainability Intern for the Maryland Book Bank. I am a senior...
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Isabel Volpe
Dec 5, 20242 min read
The Impact of Redlining on Literacy
Literacy is a blanket term for the ability to read, speak, and comprehend a language at a certain level. It is such an important topic...
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Isabel Volpe
Oct 14, 20243 min read
The Importance of Sustainability in the Maryland Book Bank's Work
What is Sustainability? Everyone is talking about it, but what does it mean? Sustainability is an approach that can be applied to...
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Kayla Vandvelt
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Revamp and Refresh: Updating Book Covers to Increase Engagement
Breathing new life into the covers of older titles can captivate younger readers, rekindling their curiosity and deepening their...
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Kayla Vandvelt
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Graphic Novels? Our Readers Say Great!
The shelf of graphic novels is probably one of the more modern additions to your local library or bookstore. While some still view...
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Kayla Vandvelt
Sep 30, 20242 min read
The Maryland Book Bank Celebrates National Literacy Month!
September is National Literacy Month! This means it is the perfect time to reflect on the vital role that literacy plays in our lives and...
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Kayla Vandvelt
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Diversity In Early Reading
In early education, reading is a fundamental skill nurtured both in school and at home. The stories we tell our children and the worlds...
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Kayla Vandvelt
May 30, 20242 min read
The Importance Of A Home Library
Reading at home expands upon the early literacy skills gained in the classroom. Unfortunately, many children in our community don’t have...
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Kayla Vandvelt
May 23, 20242 min read
Making Room for Wellness: Volunteering During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Raising awareness for mental health allows us to pave the pathway that will break the stigma...
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Isabel Volpe
May 22, 20242 min read
Stop The Summer Reading Slump!
When the temperature gets hot and school is out the last thing anyone wants to think about is keeping up with their reading. Reading is...
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Isabel Volpe
May 1, 20241 min read
Books for Kids Day 2024!
Only a few days away from the Maryland Book Bank’s largest event of the year Books for Kids Day! There is no better time to help donate...
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Isabel Volpe
May 1, 20242 min read
The Importance of Literacy in the Maryland Book Banks Mission.
At home, children in low-income areas have an average of only 4 books. Around 25% of children in America do not learn to read while...
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Isabel Volpe
May 1, 20242 min read
Happy Earth Week! How The Book Bank Does It's Part.
Happy Earth Week! Earth Day is a day to thank our planet for its beauty and preserve it for generations to come. It's also essentially...
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Isabel Volpe
May 1, 20242 min read
A Passion For Volunteering: Interview With MBB Volunteer, Debbi Kasper.
Debbi has been volunteering with the Maryland Book Bank since 2016 but says that during Covid, she became more heavily involved, seeking...
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Isabel Volpe
May 1, 20242 min read
Volunteering: Good For The Community And The Soul.
Volunteering and giving back to others is the glue that mends civil society. In order to receive, we must give, using our skills to help...
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Kim Crout
Aug 20, 20192 min read
Interview with MBB Intern, Charlotte
Check out this great interview with Charlotte Skolasky, one of our summer interns. -What made you choose to intern with The Maryland Book...
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Kim Crout
Aug 16, 20192 min read
Interview with Megan, MBB Summer Intern
Check out this great interview with Megan Koch, one of our summer interns. -What made you choose to intern with The Maryland Book Bank?...
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