Creating LGBTQIA+ Friendly Classrooms
Since I am an elementary school teacher and a children’s author, I am often asked how the adults in kids lives—parents, teachers, librarians, and others—can help kids begin to develop a since of social justice. Because I am a gay … Continue reading Creating LGBTQIA+ Friendly Classrooms
Back to Fun Book Fair by Dana Clark Colors
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
Interview with Rob Sanders
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
Interview with Gayle Romasanta
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
Interview with Laura Atkins and Arisa White
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
2018 Activist Kids Books Shout Outs!
Yes, it’s 2019, and you’re supposed to get something like this out before the holiday shopping season of the year in the title. And 2018 was a bumper crop year for social justice-themed books for children and young people. But … Continue reading 2018 Activist Kids Books Shout Outs!
Interview with Debby Dahl Edwardson
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: “Auntie Luce’s Talking Paintings”
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”
Interview with Pat Cummings
I had the honor of speaking to another one of the contributors to the stirring anthology WE RISE, WE RESIST, WE RAISE OUR VOICES. Pat Cummings is the award winning author and illustrator of dozens of books for young readers. … Continue reading Interview with Pat Cummings
Interview with Traci Sorell
I first met Traci two years ago at the Kweli conference in NYC. And boy, am I glad I did. She has become a dear friend and a real inspiration. Her picture book, WE ARE GRATEFUL: OTSALIHELIGA, illustrated by … Continue reading Interview with Traci Sorell