Authors Miranda Paul and Bridget Birdsall will make a special appearance to present "Books Matter: Changing the World Through Literature" at the Wisconsin State Reading Association annual convention on Thursday, Feb. 4 from 9:45-11:15 a.m. Birdsall will speak about the impact of her book Double Exposure, a novel about a transgender teen. Paul will speak about One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia, a picture book about an environmental activist. Both of their books have had far-reaching impacts on students and communities since their releases in 2014 and 2015. Bridget Birdsall and Miranda Paul will also be available Read More