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Wow! It feels like it was a couple of weeks ago that I was writing my very first blog for the Maryland Book Bank, and now I’m drafting my last one. For those who don’t know me - hi! I’m Grace, and I’ve spent the last 9 months working for the Book Bank through a program called MarylandCorps, which allows young people throughout the state to engage in a Service Year. After graduating from Temple University in May 2025, this job seemed like the perfect opportunity to begin my

The first day of spring was March 20th, and the Book Bank has been taking full advantage of the fresh energy! From fostering a literacy ecosystem with our spring break pop-up Bookmobile visits to revamping our Book Bank space to celebrating National Volunteer Month, it’s been a meaningful time full of growth and community. Baltimore City’s spring break allows the Book Bank time to reflect on the school year and set intentions for how we want to close it out. During this tim

Throughout the month of March, our team directed volunteers to put aside any books that they thought would be appropriate for Women’s History Month. What we found truly delighted me, and I wanted to share with our community of blog readers and supporters. The books our volunteers curated ranged from picture books to chapter books, from stories of activists to artists to scientists, but each one carried the same message: women have always been here, doing extraordinary things.