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Lorraine Nam

Lorraine Nam based the art in this book on the happy memories of the many libraries she visited as a library kid. Now she is a library grown-up who has even illustrated a few picture books. She is the illustrator of Look Up with MeWei Skates OnYour House Is Not Just a House, and the Play with Me board book series. Lorraine lives and works in New York City.
I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
Play Games with Me
Play Outside with Me
Play with Me

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I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
Play Games with Me
Play Outside with Me
Play with Me

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

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Penguin Random House Author Mychal Threets to Serve as 2026 National Library Week Honorary Chair

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