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Hi All, Please join us for the (virtual) book launch of Re-making the Library Makerspace Critical Theories, Reflections, and Practices<https://litwinbooks.com/books/re-making-the-library-makerspace/>, from Library Juice Press, edited and co-authored by Jennifer T. Nichols and Maggie Melo. The volume offers chapters that acknowledge power and structural inequity, reflect on moving forward toward social justice, and celebrate successes and progress. The four sections of the book include the following: * Who Belongs in the Makerspace? Power and Critical Theories * Movement, Empathy, and Inclusion in Youth Makerspaces * Counternarratives * Re-imagined Makerspaces: Policies, Procedures, and Culture We invite you to join us for a thoughtful discussion with chapter authors about the content and structure of the book, as well as a timely conversation of the impacts of COVID-19 on current makerspace practice. When: Jan 29, 2021, 10am PST/1pm EST To celebrate the book’s launch, we will raffle two copies of the book during the event. Register in advance for this webinar: https://libraryjuice.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8HdDfX7jTMCyqtrBmAC5BA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We hope to see you there! Maggie and Jennifer [cid:1ec31b47-6f9f-4399-8f9c-60a20f77b0c1] Marijel (Maggie) Melo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor School of Information and Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill She/Her/Hers