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Lucas Maxwell

Lucas Maxwell has been working with youth in libraries for over fifteen years. Originally from Nova Scotia, Canada, he's been a high school librarian in London, UK for over a decade. In 2017 he won the UK's School Librarian of the Year award and in 2022 he was named the UK Literacy Association's Reading For Pleasure Teacher Champion. He loves Dungeons & Dragons and is the author of Let's Roll: A Guide for Setting up Tabletop Roleplaying Games in Your School or Public Library. You can follow him on Twitter and on his blog.

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The Best Books and Podcasts for Players New to Dungeons and Dragons

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Teens Provide Tips for New Dungeons and Dragons Players

Tips from teens for new Dungeons & Dragons players to make the game even more fun and exciting.

8 Great Dystopian Books for Middle School Students

Find the best dystopian books for middle school readers that tread dark territory, but are still suitable for this age group.

Middle Grade Comics for Dungeons and Dragons Fans of Any Age

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