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The article discusses how libraries can help immigrant children in the U.S. Topics covered include the effort taken by Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) staff after learning about the separation of immigrant families, ways libraries can mitigate the experiences of immigrant children, and the collaboration of Patrick Sullivan, co-chair of the Children in Crisis (CIC) project, and colleagues, with a secure local foster agency, to provide children's books and programs.

The article focuses on gender expression and library services for young children. Topics discussed include changes made by libraries in how language is used, how books shared can have an impact, the need for librarians to make sure gender distinctions on booklists and displays do not promote stereotypes.

The article discusses the relevance of baby-friendly card policies in U.S. public libraries. It states that these policies encourage literacy and library use from birth, according to a survey of librarians via library listservs and social media. Hannah Killian, youth services manager at the Dauphin County Library Sytems, also says having these policies would remove the barriers to library access, with babies benefiting from reading starting at birth.