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A street librarian's quest to bring books to everyone - Storybook Maze

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As a self-proclaimed radical street librarian, Storybook Maze makes books appear where they’re scarce. Through initiatives like free, public book vending machines and street corner story times, she eliminates book deserts by making books accessible for children in underserved communities. (And in case you're wondering, she shares how you can become a radical street librarian, too.)

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Follow Storybook Maze to see her continued journey as a radical street librarian and get involved with the project here.

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