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
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
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
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
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
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
Alison Goldberg: How did your vision for Bharat Babies come about? Sailaja Joshi: The idea for Bharat Babies began when I was pregnant with my daughter in 2013. I had a library-themed baby shower, and with my background in feminism, anthropology, … Continue reading Interview with Sailaja Joshi, CEO & Founder of Bharat Babies
I came across Dana Clark Colors’ book fair back in December or November of last year and was really excited to see a group of independent Black authors and illustrators putting on their own event. The organizer J.D. Wright was … Continue reading Back to Fun Book Fair by Dana Clark Colors
Rob Sanders is a picture book author, teacher, and mentor to other writers. His books include Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag, illustrated by Steven Salerno, Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights, illustrated by Jared Anthony Schorr, … Continue reading Interview with Rob Sanders
Rocky Rivera is an artist and journalist from San Francisco. She recently performed at the Journey for Justice book tour kick-off in Delano and interviewed one of its authors, Gayle Romasanta, on the shared significance of the book, their friendship with Professor … Continue reading Interview with Gayle Romasanta
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