Augusta Baker spent 37 years as a children's librarian in #Harlem, transforming the 135th Street Branch into a cultural center that celebrated #Black stories and experiences.

Augusta Baker spent 37 years as a children's librarian in #Harlem, transforming the 135th Street Branch into a cultural center that celebrated #Black stories and experiences. Following her grandmother's storytelling tradition, Baker collected #books free of harmful stereotypes and became famous among Harlem children for her own captivating sessions.

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