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June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 lockehardy

Our Rainbow

June 15, 2019June 15, 2019 lockehardy

Introducing: Raising A Legacy!

June 13, 2019June 6, 2019 lockehardy

The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activist

June 11, 2019May 15, 2019 lockehardy

The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 lockehardy

Who I Am Inside:Exploring Trans-Feminine Heroes Through Multimedia Art

June 4, 2019May 13, 2019 lockehardy

Mad About Monkeys

June 1, 2019June 1, 2019 lockehardy

Introducing: Joelle-Elizabeth Retener!

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  • To find the best books!
  • To spread knowledge and understanding
  • To make education transformative, not transactional
  • “Windows and Mirrors” Approach

Lee Locke-Hardy

Corrie Locke-Hardy

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This book is SO cool! It is a board book shaped like a waving flag, which is a great sensory experience for readers. The collaboration of this book specifically covers the Philly Pride Flag and what the flag represents for our LGBTQ community. A different artist illustrates for each color, explaining the original meanings intended by rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker. Feelings, Nature, Forgiveness, and many more are included in this book that will be engaging to a variety of ages. We can’t recommend this book enough, it needs to be on every shelf! Check out the book by following the link in our bio! . 🌈 . Having books that normalize the LGBTQ community is crucial for community members and allies alike. Children that grow up seeing multiple family structures are more accepting and open to real individuals that they will inevitably encounter in their daily lives. We need to be proud to know (and be!) these people all year round, not just during Pride Month. Like other marginalized populations, corporations and advertising focus on them for a month and then do nothing for the rest of the year that benefits them (and sometimes have policies in place that actively hurt members). What can we do to stop these harmful practices for everyone, especially individuals that are marginalized in a variety of ways? . 🌈 . #diversechildrensbooks #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversechildrensliterature #lgbtqbooks #lgbtbooksforkids #boardbook #toddlerbookswelove #rainbowflag #ourrainbow #childrensbooks #kidlit #pridemonth #tinyactivistpride
Lee was a busy bee today 🐝 they spent some time in western Massachusetts note-taking at a symposium for work! Pictured are a humpback whale skull, a wooden sculpture, and the beautiful sunny day we had (before several days of rain!) 📝☔️ 🐋 #weneeddiversebooks #professionaldevelopement #springtime #education #diversity #inclusion
We love this story!! This book is significant in the way it treats the characters. Audrey is not seen as exceptional in her actions, only in her age. The illustrations show careful thought and detail, the background individuals vary in size, shape, wardrobe, and more importantly skin tone. In the back there is both an author’s note and a timeline of events surrounding the children’s march in Birmingham. There is also a list of sources, a book recommendation for older readers, and Audrey’s favorite hot buttered roll recipe! Both author and illustrator are familiar with the struggles of oppression, and one can tell by the way that background characters are treated and illustrated. The movement is explained as a group effort with many moving pieces rather than Audrey single-handedly bringing about change to Birmingham. #diversechildrensbooks #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversechildrensliterature #diversekidlit #poccentricnarratives #historicevents #segregation #activism #childrensbooks #childrenslit #bookstagram #activists #picturebook #picturebooks #audreyfayehendricks
Happy Saturday! You made it to the weekend! 🎉 This week we have the delight of featuring Raising A Legacy, the creative business endeavor of a clever woman whose desire is to educate others about a variety of topics, including holidays. Sit back, relax, and follow the link in bio to enjoy the post! And then go outside and enjoy some SUNSHINE ☀️ . #diversechildrensbooks #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversechildrensliterature #raisingalegacy #culturalawareness #inclusivity #education #homeschooling #homeschoolmomlife #celebration #antibiaseducation #antibiascurriculum
Hi folx! Since we got so many new followers in the last month, we decided to do an introduction post! Lee (they/them) is the left shark, and manages an office that works with various populations who need extra support in the workplace. Corrie (she/they) the shark on the right, is getting her masters in Gender/Cultural Studies; over the summer she is managing a conference office and working on a pilot study through the institution she attends. Both of us need chaperones in a bookstore, love biking and hiking, as well as printmaking. The last cat-human hybrid in the photo is our friend, who is a badass software developer and we love her so much 😊 we took this photo over Memorial Day weekend on Cape Cod! Thanks for listening, and we can’t wait to see what books find their way into our lives next! #weneeddiversebooks #weneeddiverseauthors #diversebooks #education #inclusion #diversity
With the Women’s World Cup going on this month, soccer (or, as it’s more commonly known, football) has been on our minds here at the Tiny Activist! Today’s book focuses on teamwork and soccer while subtly providing information about refugee camp life and the specific difficulties surrounding that experience. Deo, the main character in “The Banana Leaf Ball” (written by #katiesmithmilway and illustrated by @shaneevans )is based on a man named Benjamin Nzobonankira, who was a child refugee turned soccer coach. 🍌⚽️🍌 In the back of the book you can find several pages talking about Benjamin, the Kirundi language, and tons of resources about non-profit soccer and play groups working around the world. 🍌⚽️🍌 This book is part of the Citizen Kid collective, which is a collection of books bringing different experiences to light in a developmentally appropriate and empowering way. 🍌⚽️🍌 Do you have any favorite books about soccer, football or play? Sound off in the comments,and check out our full review by following the link in our bio! . #thegoodgarden #shaneevans #diversechildrensbooks #diversebooks #weneeddiversebooks #diversechildrensliterature #refugeeswelcome #refugeestories #kidlit #kidlitillustration #bananaleafball #onehen #bridgespangroup

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