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TTA offers a range of Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist (ABAR) curriculum and teaching guides, created by Corrie Locke-Hardy, TTA’s founder and a former classroom teacher with an extensive background in ABAR pedagogy.

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Corrie offers a range of consultations and trainings, including gender consults, professional development for educators, ABAR trainings, and more.

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Corrie also creates curated book lists for both children and adults, and is available to audit & curate library collections.

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Oh look, we’re at another themed month…the Ear

Oh look, we’re at another themed month…the Earth! Our only home, and we’re kinda ignoring it right now. As always, it is the responsibility of CORPORATIONS (who produce the majority of emissions) to handle themselves, but it’s up to US to apply the legislative pressure.

Here are some books I’ve been loving to get you into the springtime social justice spirit |
E is for Earth! An Eco-Friendly Alphabet | @sunbirdkidsbooks
Climate Change Migrants | @lernerbooks
Climate Change Activism | @lernerbooks
Climate Change Solutions | @lernerbooks
Flipflopi: How a Boat Made from Flip-Flops is Helping to Save the Ocean | @beamingbooksmn
Our Green City | @kidscanpress
My Life at the Bottom: The Story of a Lonesome Axolotl | @restlessbooks
What Does It Mean to be Green? | @Sourcebookskids
To Change a Planet | @scholasticinc

I enjoy all of these books because they give meaningful information and inspiration to readers, hitting a sweet spot for empowerment, continuing education & action.

#KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education #RedefineYourReadAlouds #PictureBooks #EarthMonth #ClimateJustice

Books kindly sent by publishers tagged, all opinions are my own.

Image ID: On a steamer trunk is a stack of books, spines facing the camera. Corrie picks them up one by one. Next, each book is standing up and Corrie pushes it over.

AD | Let’s kick off the weekend with a cover rev

AD | Let’s kick off the weekend with a cover reveal! I’m thrilled to announce a new book releasing on DECEMBER 3RD from two creators behind multiple other books that I’ve shared in the past, KEEP DREAMING, BLACK CHILD

From the publisher |
Nyasha Williams’s latest picture book is a moving and powerful invitation to BIPOC children to fully explore their dreams for the future. Dreams provide purpose and meaning—they are ideas born of love. They take time to sprout and can sometimes be clouded by the doubts of others, BUT with patience and discipline, we can rely on our visions for a better world by following our dreams. Interspersed with explanations of what dreams are and why they are important, are affirmations that offer precise ideas for ways our dreams can effect change. Encouraging readers to reach for the stars and embrace others for what they are or wish to be, Keep Dreaming, Black Child reminds children of the power of hope.

From the creative minds of
@writingtochangethenarrative
@sawyercloud01
@runningpresskids

I got the chance for a sneak peek, and lemme tell ya it’s beautiful!

ON SALE DEC 3, just in time for end of the year gifting.

#PictureBooks #KeepDreamingBlackChild #BlackCreators #KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education #RedefineYourReadAlouds #CoverReveal

This post was kindly #sponsored by the publisher, but all opinions are my own.

Image ID: A digital image of the book cover mentioned above. The cover shows two Black children. One with a deeper skin tone is standing and wearing green pants and white shirt with a bowtie, and they have short curly hair. Another child with lighter brown skin and long curly brown hair is sitting and pointing at a star and wearing a colorfully patterned dress. The setting is abstract with a planet in the background and the title above the children in deep purple text.

LIBERATION My last post was specifically the lib

LIBERATION

My last post was specifically the liberation of Black citizens. From “cultural” reminders of past atrocities that still fly all around the country today, and intellectual liberation for everyone to learn about the intersectional history of self-liberation by Africans.

In this supporting reel are a variety of ways to think about and embody the concept of liberation, not solely literal physical freedom.

It is liberating to be able to express yourself in a way that feels good, so check out Rainbow Hands and Between Two Worlds.

It is liberating to understand that we are not in this alone and have to do everything, it’s a community effort. To chat more about this concept of liberation, check out My Mommy Marches and We’re in This Together and then follow up with Get Out and Vote!

It is liberation to live an authentic life. Learn about Evelyn Hooker, an ally to the queer community took it upon herself to get homosexuality removed from the DSM, therefore making queer identities no longer categorized as a mental illness.

And to further emphasize the point of my last post, it’s our responsibility to work for the liberation of everyone. Read We Are Your Children Too to drive home that access to quality education is a form of liberation. A strong sense of identity will liberate marginalized folks from assimilating to the dominant culture, so make sure to read We Are Here, and Black Gold.

We Are Your Children Too | @simonkids
Evelyn Hooker and the Fairy Project | @maginationpress
We’re in This Together | @simonkids
Between Two Worlds: The Art and Life of Amrita Sher-Gil | @pennycandybooks
Get Out and Vote! How You Can Shape the Future | @orcabook
Rainbow Hands | @Lantana_publishing @pubspotlight
My Mommy Marches | Lantana_publishing @pubspotlight
We Are Here | @scholasticinc
Black Gold | @harperkids

#PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds #Liberation #LearnRealHistory #LoveIsLove #Vote

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Books kindly sent by publishers, opinions my own

This week’s content focus is LIBERATION ✨ Wor

This week’s content focus is LIBERATION ✨

Working towards collective liberation is a FAMILY endeavor, so here is a leveled pairing for everyone to explore.

THAT FLAG: This beautiful and poignant picture book follows best friends that live across the street from each other. One family is Black, and the other (white) family flies a confederate “heritage” flag. After the girls’ class goes on a field trip and the true horror of the confederacy is explained, each one reacts differently. Will their friendship be the same?

WAKE: This YA graphic novel is a historical account of the many women-led revolts against enslavers. The story arc hops back and forth between the past and present day, keeping the reader engaged and on their toes.

The fight for liberation began long before That Flag came onto the scene, but it continues to be one of the most recognizable symbols of oppression today. Those of us that have descended from colonizers must realize just how many centuries that Black, Indigenous, and other poc have been fighting for their freedom.

Books kindly sent by publishers tagged, all opinions are my own. My NEXT POST will be a roundup reel of supporting books for a learning extension on the topic addressed today!

#Liberation #PictureBooks #ThatFlag #Wake #AntiracistFamilyBookClub #BlackCreators #KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education #RedefineYourReadAlouds

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Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine is the mos

Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine is the most beautiful and tender ode to family legacy, resistance, and love. It’s not a surprise to any of you that Hannah is a dear friend of mine, and the driving force behind this incredible story.

As three young sisters listen to the tales of Palestine from their father’s youth, it evokes joy and sadness. They love the stories and connection to a place they’ve never been, but the heavy weight of not being able to return mars the experience.

Hannah has written a book that underscores the idea that existence is resistance; remembering mundane walks through the streets and delicious food is part of keeping their family and culture alive. The illustrations are fabulous, and I’m enamored with the endpapers that are recreated family photos!

In the back is a glossary, some photos, and a beautiful author’s note. Honestly I could gush about this book for ages, but I cannot allow myself to spoil anything because I need all of y’all to go and grab yourselves a copy. IT’S OUT TODAY!

This book was sent as part of a gorgeous PR package from the author. It’s published by @chroniclekidsbooks, all opinions are my own.

#PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds #Homeland #HomelandMyFatherDreamsOfPalestine

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1: The book is laying on an old steamer trunk. The cover shows the characters as they appear in the book, as children. The endpapers are showing illustrated recreations of real family photos.
2: The book is open to show the narrator’s father in Jerusalem as a boy, illustrating the story he is telling about being in the cafe.
3: The spread about too many beans and an unfortunate yet exciting fart.
4: The girls are sleeping, dreaming of Palestine.
5: The glossary page with small illustrations around the words.

I had so much fun looking at all of #TheFictionFea

I had so much fun looking at all of #TheFictionFeast posts yesterday, so I decided to make a roundup reel of plant books!

I gathered this collection of books for the reader looking for a deep dive on how plants impact our lives almost constantly. Not just because we eat them (though there’s plenty of inspiration for that here) but also because a lot of technology either utilizes or draws inspiration from our leafy compatriots.

I personally really like to learn about something from every angle. This group of books is curated for Little Corrie with a milk crate full of library books on the back of her bicycle. There are cookbooks for all ages, science experiments to run with, and tons of interesting infographics and facts about plants. I dig all of these illustrations. Science is best served with a side of graphic design.

Books shown (alphabetically, not in video order):
Beetles for Breakfast and other weird and wonderful ways to save the planet | @flyingeyebooks
Ecology for Kids: Science experiments and activities inspired by awesome ecologists, past and present | @quartokids
Fake Meat: Real Food for Vegan Appetites | @abramsbooks
Kids Can Cook Vegetarian: Meat-free recipes for budding chefs | @gmcpublications
Powered by Plants: Meet the trees, flowers, and vegetation that inspire our everyday technology | @quartokids

#Plants #Sustainability #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds #AbramsDinnerParty #LearnRealHistory #CookingWithKids #Vegetarian #Vegan

There’s a hint about an exciting forthcoming foodie event in this reel…I wonder which book it is…

Image ID: The camera is pointed at a light teal vintage looking fridge. The door opens and one by one, the books mentioned above are on the bottom shelf of the fridge door. Lastly, Corrie’s white arm is taking a piece of chocolate cake out of the fridge and making a face at the camera.

Books kindly sent by publishers tagged, opinions my own.

Since we’re having #TheFictionFeast today was th

Since we’re having #TheFictionFeast today was the perfect time to shout out a couple of books that have been taking up space on my coffee table for the last few months!

Let’s Do Everything and Nothing is the sweetest story about a parent and their child. As the parent tenderly guides their little one through life, they reflect on how they want to give them every experience in the world but also lay around and just relax, enjoying each other’s company and a large bag of shrimp chips.

The delicious spread before you is from an incredible local Taiwanese restaurant (@t.roots_), because sometimes the “Nothing” part of the day is what we want to do the most.

The newly released Taiwanese American Cookbook is from the #AbramsDinnerParty and it’s ah-maze-ing. There are SEVERAL gluten free baked treats in this cookbook that I can’t wait to make! Mochi blueberry muffins made with sorghum flour? Yes. Plz.

Books kindly sent by publishers tagged, all opinions are my own.

In case you’re new around here, a note: Participating in the Abrams Dinner Party is something I have applied for the chance to do through the publisher, and am contracted to post all of the cookbooks that they publish. I really value this opportunity to stretch my skills both in the kitchen and potentially pairing it with another book that may at first glance be more closely aligned with the TTA mission.

#JuliaSKuo #TaiwaneseAmerican #TaiwaneseFood #LetsDoEverythingAndNothing #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds

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This collection of books continue to empower those

This collection of books continue to empower those with a Muslim identity to see themselves represented incidentally, historically, and positively. For us non-Muslims, it’s not very different from business as usual (*hopefully*). Just like we don’t only learn about Black or LGBTQ+ history during their heritage months, we don’t only pay attention to Muslim community members during Ramadan. We learn and grow all year long!

These four books do a fabulous job of showcasing real stories to add to your History Rolodex, teach social-emotional learning skills, and the board book is really just the cutest little hot air balloon adventure ever.

There are so many people to fight for. Please remember that living out loud joyfully and being seen IS resistance. And please use your privilege to help those that are under attack, as well as advocate for others whenever possible.

Books shown:
I Spy With My Curious Eye | @the_creative_company_books
I Remember…A recognition of Muslim loyalty and sacrifice in WWI | @Kubepublishing @pubspotlight
Journey of the Midnight Sun | @orcabook
Hana’s Hundreds of Hijabs | @barefootbooks @pubspotlight

#Identity #MuslimCreators #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds #ActiveAllyship #LearnRealHistory #Activism

Image ID: The books mentioned above are in a stack on top of an old steamer trunk. Corrie’s white right hand is taking the books off of the stack and moving them out of frame. The book covers are first and then they are open to show a spread in each book. There is a filter that makes rainbow glitter transitions.

Books kindly sent by publishers tagged, opinions my own.

This week’s content focus is IDENTITY ✨

Moon’s Ramadan is the cutest book from debut creator @natashakhankazi

Moon is the narrator of the story, visiting Muslims celebrating Ramadan all over the world. The illustrations are sweet, fun, and have incidental disability representation on multiple pages! I really like how the countries are labeled throughout the story, and the color palette is lovely. It’s a beautiful introduction to how Muslims celebrate all over the world, in different and similar ways.

Moon’s Ramadan gives a lot of info about moon cycles as well as what Ramadan looks like all over the world, with a glossary and a note from Natasha in the back.

Ramadan is probably the most well-known time of celebration and reflection for our Muslim loved ones & community members. Non-Muslims can help foster a positive and empowering sense of identity by creating a safe and celebratory space for coworkers, friends, and students.

Here are a *few* of my favorite Muslim creators to learn from, and encourage you to follow:
@Rabia_Khokhar
@BlairImani
Maliha @ohthebookswelove
@teachingwhilemuslim
Shifa @muslimmommyblog

Moon’s Ramadan was kindly sent by @versifybooks & @harperkids, all opinions are my own. My NEXT POST will be a roundup reel of supporting books for a learning extension on the topic addressed today! Ramadan is an important time for Muslim loved ones, but it’s not the ONLY important aspect.

#Ramadan #PictureBooks #MuslimCreators #MoonsRamadan #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education

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WE ARE STILL HERE. We are never going to quit. I

WE ARE STILL HERE. We are never going to quit.

I have been inside my personal emotional rollercoaster the last few weeks, in a combination of seething anger and deep sadness.

I have a LOT of privilege, and people think I should die for being queer. But if you know one thing about the LGBTQIA2S+ Alphabet Mafia, it’s that we never fucking give up.

This reel is messy and imperfect, but it’s what I could manage. Why are those white flashes there? I could probably figure it out and fix it, but this is the authentic Corrie that woke up today. Tired, stressed, but alive. And the filter? Why see a queer book once when you can see it four times and make homophobes 4x as angry?

There are so many people to fight for. Please remember that living out loud joyfully and being seen IS resistance. And please use your privilege to help those that are under attack. Protect trans kids.

Books Shown |
The Pronoun Book @jkpbooks
Kind Like Marsha @runningpresskids
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution @jkpbooks
My Rainbow @kokilabooks
Payden’s Pronoun Party @pagestreetkids
Bathe the Cat @Chroniclekidsbooks
The Meaning of Pride @versifybooks
Phoenix Gets Greater @_secondstory

#ProtectTransKids #LoveIsAction #LoveIsLove #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram #RedefineYourReadAlouds #ActiveAllyship #LearnRealHistory #Activism

Image ID: Corrie’s white left hand is holding the books mentioned above in front of a red brick wall and moving them out of frame. There is a filter that makes rainbow glitter transitions.

*triumphant fanfare* Ages ago, I did a cover revea

*triumphant fanfare* Ages ago, I did a cover reveal for No World Too Big. Now it’s here (well, on 3.14 it will be)!

Similar to No Voice Too Small, this is a collection of poetry focused on global climate justice.

A variety of authors have penned short & empowering poems about young activists working for climate justice. For #SweetsAndSocialJustice I just had to make some meringue clouds to represent Mother Earth’s ever-changing fluffy outfit. This recipe will be IN MY COOKBOOK, so get excited!

Ya’ll know that I’m always on the lookout for books that can fill academic benchmarks for instruction and also teach social justice education tenets. No World Too Big is the perfect example of this! What better way to teach and explain poetry & showcase different types than to empower students to also become involved in the fight for climate justice?

Published & sent by @charlesbridgepublishing | @keilavdawson | @lindsayhmetcalf | @jea_bradley

#RedefineYourReadAlouds #Education #LearnRealHistory #WHM #NoWorldTooBig #SweetsAndSocialJustice #PictureBooks #Poetry #ClimateJustice #Activism

As a note: I appreciate everyone sticking around while it’s been a bit slow around here! I’m putting the FINISHING TOUCHES on my manuscript & hope to be back and posting multiple times a week very soon.

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1: The book is laying on a wooden table, open with the cover facing up. There is an image of several children holding up the earth, and the title is in black text on the earth. There are small meringues in the shape of clouds above the top of the book.
2: The book is open to show the page about water protector Autumn Peltier.
3: The book is open to show the page about Maya Penn, who works to reduce waste by sewing with secondhand clothes.
4: A digital image with a geometric gradient background in cool tones of teal, pink, blue, and purple. There is a dark blue box with white text that gives options of support, free and monetary, and where to go for more information.

I had to begin #WomensHistoryMonth with Fighting f

I had to begin #WomensHistoryMonth with Fighting for Yes! The Story of Disability Rights Activist Judith Heumann & a #SweetsAndSocialJustice to boot. Donuts are the perfect snack for a rolling warrier, right?

Fighting for Yes is a picture book biography about Judy, and it pays special attention to the 504 Sit-In. The 25 night occupation of the H.E.W. Building in San Francisco is the longest occupation of a federal building! And Judy was there for it all, spearheading the protest and coordinating logistics with those on the outside.
The sit-in is a courageous, dangerous, and effective tool used by activists. They can take place for a few hours, solely during business hours, or complete building takeover like in the 504 Sit-In.

Authorities may have cut the power & phone lines to the H.E.W. building, but in a shining example of how an inclusive movement is a more powerful one, Deaf activists and ASL interpreters maintained constant communication with others outside of the building. The power cut wasn’t the complete communication breakdown that law enforcement had anticipated. What was viewed as a letdown by governmental authorities and law enforcement is lauded by organizers as a clear indication that we are more powerful together. Radical inclusion is the only way forward.

The illustrations are excellent and the back matter is extensive. The pictures work beautifully with the text to immerse the reader in the story.

Published & sent by @abramskids | @theheumannperspective | @vvberger | @maryanncoccaleffler

Special shoutout to the @beaconpress book from 2021, an excellent addition for YA enthusiasts wanting more on Judith Heumann’s life.

🍩: vanilla bean cake donuts with a matcha glaze and raspberry

#RedefineYourReadAlouds #Education #LearnRealHistory #WHM #JudyHeumann #SweetsAndSocialJustice #PictureBooks #Bookstagang_BestOf2022 #504SitIn #JudithHeumann

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How perfect is a book titled Sweet Justice for #Sw

How perfect is a book titled Sweet Justice for #SweetsAndSocialJustice this week?! Somehow this was released last year without my knowledge, so it was an immediate purchase when I saw it.

Georgia Gilmore is one of my favorite activists of all time. Her secret bake sale Club from Nowhere funded the Montgomery Bus Boycott, paying for gasoline, bail money, and other supplies needed. After Georgia testified about racism she experienced on city buses on behalf of MLK Jr, she was fired from her job.

Getting fired was the catalyst for Georgia to open up her home as a restaurant and planning center for the public transit integration movement. She understood the need for subtle support from those too concerned with losing their job when supporting the boycott publicly, and took on the role of the secret bake sale figurehead.

I love that she used her culinary talents to fund one of the most written about & lauded collective actions in the USA. Being an activist looks different for everyone, because each person is unique. Finding a niche within a movement means we reflect on what we can do well, and how that can help bring about the collective goal.

Georgia’s story is one of the many Black women that carried the weight of success on her shoulders, both in the Civil Rights Movement community organizing but also in providing for her family and children. In more ways than one, Georgia’s legacy has remained inspiring for activists and chefs alike.

This book is absolutely beautiful and powerful, check it out ASAP!

Published by @randomhousekids | #MaraRockliff | @rgregorychristie

#RedefineYourReadAlouds #Education #LearnRealHistory #BHM #GeorgiaGilmore #SweetJustice #PictureBooks

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In my previous post, I wrote about advocacy in the

In my previous post, I wrote about advocacy in the climate justice movement and reflecting on what these devastating effects have on cultural funds of knowledge. In Siku A Life on the Ice, the anecdotes from contributors gave a comprehensive look at how integral glaciers are to everyday life.

To reinforce how important it is to learn about populations that are vulnerable to the effects of global warming right now, it’s not just about what happens to the glaciers that are melting. It is currently disrupting the lives of Indigenous people in the Arctic, and passing on their cultural funds of knowledge to younger generations.

The main idea of this week’s content pillar focus and supporting roundup reel is that we must ADVOCATE for the climate and for the disruption physically and culturally that our negligence of global warming is causing for people living within and near the Arctic circle.

The books I chose today lean heavily on the incredible work that Inuit publisher Inhabit creates and releases. We have to go below surface level exploration and genuinely learn as much as possible about all of the impacts of climate change. To advocate and amplify the voices of others, learn directly from them!

Cultural Advocacy |

Ancient Ghosts
Unikkaaqtuaq Tuulligjuarmik Tulugarmiglu: The Story of the Loon and the Raven
Una Huna? Ukpik Learns to Sew
To My Panik To My Daughter
My Ittu The Biggest Best Grandpa
Tanna’s Lemming

Climate Education |

Iceberg A Life in Seasons (kindly sent by @groundwoodbooks )
Animals Illustrated: Ringed Seal
Surprising Animals of the Ancient Arctic

All other titles kindly sent by @inhabit_media & @pubspotlight and opinions are my own

#ClimateJustice #Advocacy #InuitCreators #Glaciers #PictureBooks #KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education

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This week’s content focus is ADVOCACY ✨ Clima

This week’s content focus is ADVOCACY ✨

Climate change is affecting ALL OF US, but some geographical areas are more immediately susceptible to its impact. When we teach & learn about climate change and the climate justice movement, we have to learn about more than just the scientific facts.

SIKU: Life on the Ice | This is a book that’s filled with beautiful photos and even more beautiful personal statements from folks who live their life on the ice. The forward from Sheila Watt-Cloutier talks about humanizing the impacts of climate change, and hearing directly from those affected by melting glaciers and rising temperatures is exactly what we need. I love how vast the topics are inside-many tell stories that are are funny, informative, and thoughtful. @inhabit_media

MELTDOWN: Discover Earth's Irreplaceable Glaciers and Learn What You Can Do to Save Them | Since most of us don’t live as close to glaciers as many Inuit folks do, it can be hard to conceptualize exactly how they impact the entire globe. Meltdown steps in to share the (not-so) cold, hard, facts about climate change and why rising temperatures & melting glaciers is an everyone problem. The illustrations are great and the text is very accessible for elementary aged readers. @workmankids

Both of these work together beautifully to make sure that the lived experiences of those impacts are at the forefront of climate justice movements.

Kindly sent by publishers tagged, all opinions are my own. My NEXT POST will be a roundup reel of supporting books for learning extension on the topics addressed today!

#ClimateJustice #Advocacy #InuitCreators #Meltdown #Siku #KidsBookshelf #KidsBookstagram #Education

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It feels unbelievable to have The Tiny Activist go

It feels unbelievable to have The Tiny Activist going into its third year in business and fifth year overall!

In 2023 I’ve decided to hone my content in making small shifts to the way a read aloud happens, and bring up points to consider when engaging in critical conversations. I really enjoyed pairing leveled books about a specific subject for the #AntiracistFamilyBookClub posts throughout the last year, and wanted to bring the same idea to a new way of thinking about an act as ubiquitous as the read aloud.

Hopefully, this will help expand your storytime discussions to a time that is thoughtfully educational, informative, and makes sure to center firsthand lived experiences joyfully most of all. I think this structure will be easy to follow and reinforce the mindset shift that must take place when living an actively antiracist lifestyle.

As I said in my Tiny SotU in stories last week, I’m also excited to be giving a behind the scenes look at what goes on when making a cookbook, as well as lots more #SweetsAndSocialJustice

Even though it’s already late February, what are you looking forward to most this year? I feel like I personally need a decent amount of time to feel out the vibe for an upcoming year, and I think I’ve finally found a path and a groove for the rest of 2023.

#SmallBusiness #QueerSmallBusinessOwner #Education #LearnRealHistory

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1: A digital image with a geometric gradient background in cool tones of teal, pink, blue, and purple. There is a dark blue box with white text that reads “this year my content will help redefine the way you have a read aloud with: 4 education areas, easy tips to help create meaningful discussion, multiple viewpoints & lived experiences for each subject”.
2: An example slide showing where the flatlay photo will be placed on the carousel image.
3: The four big focus options: identity, active allyship, liberation, advocacy.
4: Three conversation points to bring up when reading the featured books.
5: The same digital image setup, but this gives options of support, free and monetary, and where to go for more information.

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day tha

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than a #SweetsAndSocialJustice post about the incredible Diane Nash? She was one of the most influential and effective community organizers in the 1960’s, and is directly responsible for Nashville businesses finally integrating.

Love is Loud reinforces the message that love is unrelenting action; it is the ultimate demonstration of love to fight for your community. Diane worked relentlessly for Black equality behind the scenes, denied the limelight and credit because she was a woman.

The text that Sandra Neil Wallace has created is powerful and stunning, with a spoken word quality that speaks directly to Diane herself. It has a beautiful rhyming quality and typography to emphasize specific words and emotions. There is a ton of back matter with photos, and it’s truly a book to be experienced.

I wanted to highlight this book specifically because it is an empowering biography and also expands upon the idea of what love is and can be. Diane passionately worked for freedom. The illustrations are beautiful and creatively designed with collaged aspects to them that add depth.

Kindly sent by @simonkids but all opinions are my own

#RaisingReaders #LearnRealHistory #Nonfiction #Education #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #WhatIsLove #LoveIsAction #LoveIsLove #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram

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1: The book is laying flat on a wooden background surrounded by pink and chocolate pastries. There is a round cake with chocolate ganache and pink & purple hearts with pink text that says ‘love is loud!’ The cover shows an illustration of Diane shouting the book title.
2: The book is open to show a teenage Diane wearing a yellow dress and encountering racially segregated public facilities for the first time in her life. She is enraged and embarrassed.
3: The book is open to show a large illustration of Diane’s face, looking determined.
4: A line of people in front of a public bus are holding hands and singing in protest of racial segregation.

I’m sure you’ve seen some posts for the challe

I’m sure you’ve seen some posts for the challenge that @inclusivestorytime set to answer ‘What is Love?’

Incapable of following directions, I took a quick dip into my stack of recent releases to see which ones had ‘love’ in the title. I think the range of titles is really interesting, and points to the range of ways that love can be described and expressed.

Books shown:

The pair of board books are both from @familiustalks
Good Morning World, I Love You So & Mommy’s Love teach the youngest readers to approach the world with love and excitement, as well as the reassurance of a caregiver’s unending support.

A Pinch of Love & Happy Stories for Nature Lovers are both from @quartokids
These two books embody love for others and the community. The world around us is so special, and worthy of love!

Still This Love Goes On from @greystonekidsbooks combines the most beautiful lyrics and artwork for an incredible future classic.

I Love You Like Yellow from @abramskids celebrates the small moments throughout the day when all of us can take a moment and think about those that we love.

Love is Loud from @simonkids reinforces the message that love is action, and love fights for their community.

Young Men in Love @pubspotlight is a YA graphic novel that focuses on love and emotional connections between men. Toxic masculinity abhors sensitive and emotionally competent individuals, so let’s celebrate it even more enthusiastically.

#WhatIsLove #LoveIsAction #LoveIsLove #PictureBooks #KidsBookstagram

Image ID: Clips show the stack of books mentioned above one by one, and then Corrie’s hand flips through each of them with gold glittery transitions between clips.

In honor of the tentative strike news from @hcpuni

In honor of the tentative strike news from @hcpunion I wanted to share this incredible book that I picked up at #OLASC from a new-to-me publisher @btlbooks (they were very kind and gifted it to me because I forgot my wallet 🤦‍♀️)

Since we live under capitalism, it’s often most effective to use direct action that affects profits to make our voices heard. This Graphic History of the Strike in Canada is an incredible resource to empower the WORKER.

The content tracks the history of general workers strikes in Canada from 1800 to 2018 and shows the incredible results that can happen when we collectively unionize and strike.

I want to CONGRATULATE everyone that has worked on the Harper Union, you’ve done incredible work and shown that change is possible with a massive publishing house.

I loved reading this graphic history because it’s inspiring, empowering and proves once again that we are more powerful together than we are divided and fighting amongst each other. These are the histories and successes of the working class that is necessary to learn about so that we can continue to make changes and dismantle the oppressive systems that we live under.

To make this an #AntiracistFamilyBookClub event, check out the picture book Hello Girls and how they impacted technology. I’ll share my previous review in stories!

#RedefineYourReadAlouds #ActiveAllyship #GraphicHistory #LearnRealHistory #Activism

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1: The book is laying flat on a black background with a white squiggle pattern. The cover is mustard yellow and shows a black cat standing and clawing on a bag of money.
2: The book is open to show information about the Hello Girl strike in Winnipeg.
3: The book is open to show the conclusion that direct action gets the goods and we must work together.

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