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
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
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
Biddy Mason Speaks Up is the second book in the Fighting for Justice series from Heyday Books. Bridget “Biddy” Mason was an African American philanthropist, healer, and midwife who was born into slavery. When Biddy arrived in California, where slavery … Continue reading Interview with Laura Atkins and Arisa White
Debby Dahl Edwardson lives and writes from her home in Utqiaġvik, Alaska. She writes fiction, sci-fi and fantasy for children and young adults. Her picture book, WHALE SNOW was named an NCSS/CBC Notable, a Banks Street Best, Independent Publishers, Best … Continue reading Interview with Debby Dahl Edwardson
Francie Latour is a writer and editor whose work explores issues of race, culture and identity. She coordinates a diversity initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; she is also co-founder and co-director of Wee The People, a … Continue reading Francie Latour: “Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings”
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