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They detail each title’s significance and educational value and are easy to share with administrators, review committees, and elected officials.<br> </p> <p><a class="read-more" href="https://bookresumes.uniteagainstbookbans.org/">Bookmark this link!</a></p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-04/Info%20Card%203x%20top%20ten%20challenged%202023.jpg.webp?itok=IuX4GpfN" width="330" height="220" alt="Graphic - "Freed Between the Lines"" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="https://www.ala.org/bbooks">Censorship Data</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem] "> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>ALA compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States.</p> <p><a class="read-more" href="/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10">learn more</a></p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card flex flex-col gap-4 font-bitter my-8 bg-white relative lg:min-h-[435px] swiper-slide"> <div class="card__image full-width-image mb-6"> <a href="/tools/challengesupport/share" aria-label="view more"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/card_image_330x220/public/2024-03/Info%20Card%203x%20Censorship%20shield.jpg.webp?itok=d417pCOI" width="330" height="220" alt="Office for Intellectual Freedom Shield logo" class="image-style-card-image-330x220" /> </a> </div> <div class="card__content flex flex-col gap-4 px-0 lg:pb-[14px]"> <div class="card__content_title flex-1 text-mainBlack font-medium text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-2"> <a class="text-mainBlack" href="/tools/challengesupport/share">Report Censorship</a> </div> <div class="card__content_body font-urw md:min-h-[6rem] "> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Your front line reports help ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom to stay on top of trends and supply library workers with resources to combat censorship. You can also help get the word out and encourage reporting of book censorship.</p> <p><a class="read-more" href="/tools/challengesupport/share">Report a challenge.</a></p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--tab-container paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="tab-container breakout"> <div class="w-full lg:container pt-[90px] pb-[52px] lg:px-0"> <h2 id="" class="text-center">Resource Quick Links</h2> <div class="tab-container__tabs-wrapper sm:flex sm:flex-wrap sm:justify-center"> <div class="tab-container__tabs sm:border-b-4 flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-[11px] sm:gap-[0]" role="tablist"> <button type="button" id="tab-container-trigger-72029-72028" class="tab-container__tab !mb-0 py-3.5 px-6 w-full md:w-auto" role="tab" aria-controls="tab-group-72029-72028">For the Public</button> <button type="button" id="tab-container-trigger-72029-72030" class="tab-container__tab !mb-0 py-3.5 px-6 w-full md:w-auto" 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class="tab-group__image lg:w-[580px]"> <picture> <source srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/tab_group_main_image_lg/public/2025-03/ala-homepage-winners2.jpg.webp?itok=oS4mKpIK 1x" media="all and (min-width: 992px)" type="image/webp" width="580" height="420"/> <img loading="lazy" width="580" height="420" src="/sites/default/files/styles/tab_group_main_image_lg/public/2025-03/ala-homepage-winners2.jpg.webp?itok=oS4mKpIK" alt="Book covers: "A Walk in the Park" and "James" with Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence seal" title="Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence 2025 Winners" /> </picture> </div> <div class="tab-group__body pt-5 lg:pt-0 lg:flex lg:flex-col lg:w-[420px]"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><h4>Books we recommend</h4> <ul> <li> <p><a href="https://www.ala.org/carnegie-medals/2025-winners">The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/products/9805950">Booklist Top of the List</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/products/9803758">Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books</a></p> </li> <li> <p><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/products/9804480">Booklist Editors’ Choice: Graphic Novels</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/products/9804472">Booklist Editors' Choice Books for Youth</a></p> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.booklistonline.com/book-awards"><strong>All book awards via Booklist </strong></a></p> </body></html> </div> </div> <div class="tab-group__side-column pt-6 pb-4 lg:pb-0 lg:pt-0 lg:pl-7 lg:flex lg:flex-col lg:w-[341px]"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p><strong>You May Also Be Interested In . . .</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/">Unite Against Book Bans</a></li> <li><a href="/advocacy">Advocate for Libraries</a></li> <li><a href="https://libguides.ala.org/book-donations">How to Donate Books</a></li> <li><a href="https://libguides.ala.org/marketing-to-libraries/basics">Marketing Your Book to 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src="/sites/default/files/styles/tab_group_main_image_lg/public/2024-04/Tab%20Great%20Stories%20PPO.jpg.webp?itok=MFyemBrJ" alt="5 students and teacher showing off their collages as part of the Great Stories Club" /> </picture> </div> <div class="tab-group__body pt-5 lg:pt-0 lg:flex lg:flex-col lg:w-[420px]"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><h4>Programming Resources</h4> <p>The American Library Association (ALA) <strong>Public Programs Office</strong> empowers libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning and connection in communities of all types.</p> <p><a href="/aboutala/offices/ppo"><strong>Learn more about the ALA Public Programs Office </strong></a></p> <p><sub><sup>.</sup></sub></p> <p>ALA's <strong>Programming Librarian</strong> website is a place for library professionals to share, learn, and be inspired to present excellent programming for their communities. </p> <p><a href="https://programminglibrarian.org/"><strong>Browse the Programming Librarian website </strong></a></p> 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tracking-[1.2px] uppercase pl-8 self-center"> <p class="field__item mb-0">Zoom</p> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/monday-volunteer" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_2011738361)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_2011738361"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/monday-volunteer" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2025-01/pla-membership-mondays_event-thumbnail_920x620.jpg.webp?itok=P1CphXI9" width="460" height="260" alt="Decorative image of word balloons in a variety of sizes, colors, and textures." class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 07 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">eLearning</h6> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">Webinar</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/monday-volunteer" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Membership Monday: Volunteer for PLA</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Learn about PLA Committees and Advisory Groups and how to increase your chances of being selected.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__location text-xs text-[#73737A] font-bold tracking-[1.2px] uppercase pl-8 self-center"> <p class="field__item mb-0">Zoom</p> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/monday-volunteer" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_2011738361)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_2011738361"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/events/ask-experts-library-boards-trustees" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2025-03/United%20-%20EC%20-%20Thumbnail%20-%202025-04%20LL.png.webp?itok=KBC0B2ry" width="460" height="260" alt="April 2025 Learning Live: Ask the Experts: Library Boards & Trustees" class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 08 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">eLearning</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="https://www.ala.org/events/ask-experts-library-boards-trustees" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Ask the Experts: Library Boards & Trustees</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>April 2025 Learning Live</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/events/ask-experts-library-boards-trustees" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_1399037874)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_1399037874"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/events/show-our-libraries-how-protect-federal-library-funding" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2025-03/show-up-460-260.jpg.webp?itok=QRjiJ7lz" width="460" height="260" alt="Show Up For Our Libraries" class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 11 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">Webinar</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="https://www.ala.org/events/show-our-libraries-how-protect-federal-library-funding" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Show Up for Our Libraries: How to Protect Federal Library Funding</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Federal funding for libraries is under severe threat. In this webinar, ALA policy experts will share how we are fighting back, how library supporters across the country can engage with their members of Congress</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="https://www.ala.org/events/show-our-libraries-how-protect-federal-library-funding" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_732753345)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_732753345"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="/events/accidental-law-librarian-legal-reference-public-service-librarians" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2024-10/ELearning.jpg.webp?itok=yoxfTHJh" width="460" height="260" alt="Laptop with headphones and notepad" class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 14 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> <div class="calendar_enddate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 12 </div> <div class="calendar_enddate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> May </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">eLearning</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="/events/accidental-law-librarian-legal-reference-public-service-librarians" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The Accidental Law Librarian: Legal Reference for Public Service Librarians</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>Where can I find child support guidelines? What are the laws in Nevada on gun ownership? How do I copyright my name? Any librarian who serves the public is apt to get such questions. With no legal training</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="/events/accidental-law-librarian-legal-reference-public-service-librarians" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_858752945)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_858752945"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="/events/turning-page-trauma-libraries-safe-havens-children-and-caregivers" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2024-11/ALSC%20Webinar%20460x260%20for%20Drupal%2010.png.webp?itok=8TtAAdIF" width="460" height="260" alt="ALSC Webinar Logo" class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 15 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">eLearning</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="/events/turning-page-trauma-libraries-safe-havens-children-and-caregivers" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Turning the Page on Trauma: Libraries as Safe Havens for Children and Caregivers</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>This webinar aims to shed light on the essential resources and successful programs available within libraries to support those affected by trauma. By providing access to recommended read-alouds, apps, materials</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="/events/turning-page-trauma-libraries-safe-havens-children-and-caregivers" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_360426606)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_360426606"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 w-[460px] text-left bg-white"> <div class="calender_slider_item__image"> <a class="contents" href="/events/elevate-your-writing-ai-powered-assistants" aria-label="view more"> <div class="field field--name-field-thumbnail-image field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/slider_460x260_fp/public/2024-08/Calendar%20Event%20Slider%20Core%20Webinar.jpg.webp?itok=hfcx9Rio" width="460" height="260" alt="Core Webinars logo" class="image-style-slider-460x260-fp" /> </div> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body flex-1 flex flex-col gap-2 px-4 py-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header h-fit flex justify-between"> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__date flex gap-4"> <div class="calendar_startdate w-14"> <div class="calendar_startdate__day border-1 border-2 border-secondaryColor text-3xl font-medium pt-2 text-center"> 15 </div> <div class="calendar_startdate__month uppercase text-sm text-center text-white bg-mainColor"> Apr </div> </div> <div class="calendar_enddate w-14"> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__header__event_type text-right text-mainColor font-bold uppercase text-dark-blue"> <div class="field field--name-field-event-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <h6 class="field__item leading-8">eLearning</h6> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__title h-fit text-xl border-l-4 border-secondaryColor px-4 my-2 font-bitter text-black"> <a class="contents text-black" href="/events/elevate-your-writing-ai-powered-assistants" aria-label="view more"><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Elevate your Writing with AI-Powered Assistants</span> </a> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__body__description h-max my-2"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-event-description field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"> <!DOCTYPE html> <html><body><p>This webinar will explore how librarians can use AI-powered writing assistants to improve their professional writing. Attendees will learn how to use these tools for various writing tasks.</p> </body></html> </div> </div> </div> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer flex justify-between mt-2"> <div class="calender_slider_item__footer__linkb bg-secondaryColor flex justify-center items-center ml-auto"> <a class="contents" href="/events/elevate-your-writing-ai-powered-assistants" aria-label="view more"> <span class="p-6"> <svg role="img" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="11" height="14" viewBox="0 0 11 14" fill="none" aria-hidden="true"> <g clip-path="url(#clip0_369_2469_1735149431)"> <path d="M1.19643 13.8569L0.713867 13.2013L6.89838 7.01679L0.713867 0.798132L1.19643 0.142578L10.4561 6.98265L1.19643 13.8569Z" fill="#101828" /> </g> <defs> <clipPath id="clip0_369_2469_1735149431"> <rect width="11" height="14" fill="white" /> </clipPath> </defs> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide max-w-[460px]"> <div class="calendar_slider_item flex flex-col gap-1 xl:gap-2 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