Episode 2.8 of Can't Shelve This is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more.
When students walk into school carrying the weight of language barriers, uncertainty, and fear on their shoulders, the right welcome can mean everything.
Janette and Leah are joined by Veronica Ramos (¡WEPA! líbros) and Rosie Camargo (South Holland Public Library), who share how small actions can turn a library into a place where multilingual students feel safe, seen, and valued.
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Can't Shelve This is a Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) production in collaboration with Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS).