No Voice Too Small: Interview with the Editors
NO VOICE TOO SMALL: FOURTEEN YOUNG AMERICANS MAKING HISTORY (Charlesbridge, 9/22/2020), edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, and Jeanette Bradley; Illustrated by Jeanette Bradley is a beautiful, inspiring book of poetry about fourteen young activists who have stepped … Continue reading No Voice Too Small: Interview with the Editors
Simran Jeet Singh: Fauja Singh Keeps Going
Dr. Simran Jeet Singh is an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who speaks regularly on diversity, inclusion and equity. Simran is currently based at Union Seminary, and he’s the host of Spirited, an interview-based podcast on justice and spirituality. He … Continue reading Simran Jeet Singh: Fauja Singh Keeps Going
3rd Annual Social Justice Children’s Book Holiday Fair, Oakland CA
Nearly two weeks ago, a “shelter in place” order went into effect here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Days later, a shelter in place order went into effect for the State of California, and a number of other states … Continue reading 3rd Annual Social Justice Children’s Book Holiday Fair, Oakland CA
Hermanito/Hermanita Book Review
10 years ago while studying at UC Davis I met Dr. Khalid White and his wife Isela Garcia White. I later learned that Khalid and I both worked in the South Bay Area as educators at community colleges. Khalid taught … Continue reading Hermanito/Hermanita Book Review
Interview w/ Kenneth Braswell
I came across “Daddy There’s a Noise Outside” in 2017 while reading the Multicultural Children’s Book Day blog and was immediately inspired by the story. After following Kenneth’s work I learn about his writing and work to raise awareness about … Continue reading Interview w/ Kenneth Braswell
Interview with Susan Tan
I really enjoyed reading the Cilla Lee-Jenkins series! These books have so much heart and humor, and I loved following Cilla’s journey into questions about race, culture, family, and identity. At the same time, you fold in so much … Continue reading Interview with Susan Tan
Help us shape the future of this blog
Hey MIFM readers and followers, We have an announcement to make. We have changed our name. Yes, we are now called “The Bull Horn” representing a loud and direct way to speak up about kid lit; especially those books, people, … Continue reading Help us shape the future of this blog
Interview with Weshoyot Alvitre – Artist/Illustrator
Weshoyot Alvitre is Tongva (Los Angeles Basin) and well established in the Indigenous art community as an Illustrator. She has contributed to numerous Eisner award-winning books, including the “Umbrella Academy,” (Darkhorse Comics) and “Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream,” (Locust Moon … Continue reading Interview with Weshoyot Alvitre – Artist/Illustrator
Librarian Perspective: Laura Gonzalez
“Do you have the new Dogman yet?,” Julio earnestly asks as he rushes into our K-8 Spanish bilingual library. His face visibly deflates as I tell him that I do not. Edward, another second-grader standing nearby says casually, “Just tell … Continue reading Librarian Perspective: Laura Gonzalez
Interview with Carole Lindstrom
Hi Carole! Can you talk a bit about your journey in activism and children’s literature. Why did you decide to write children’s books? I’ve always loved to write and I always thought I would write one day. I just … Continue reading Interview with Carole Lindstrom
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