Last year, we challenged you to bring authentic Irish culture and heritage back to Saint Patrick's Day. A Note from Ms. Kate (the Lavender Librarian) This is an update of...
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A note from Auntie Anne: A tweet thread came to my attention in October 2021. It was a call, from an equity and bias reviewer, for more body positive -...
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A Note from Ms. Kate (she/they) Executive Director, Storytime Solidary and Lavender Librarian The Solidarity Team and I come from a variety of faith backgrounds and are committed to welcoming...
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Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (she/her) interviewed by Solidarity Director, Kate Reynolds (she/they) in consultation with Aya Khalil (she/her), Kidlit In Color co-founder, and DEI consultant at Storytime Solidarity. We hope you enjoy...
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Jarrett Dapier (he/him) answers our questions about MR WATSON'S CHICKENS in this interview with Solidarity Director, Kate Reynolds (she/her), aka The Lavender Librarian. A Note from Ms. Kate I was...
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Ms. Rosie has developed a series of themed Storytime kits to support Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations. She has shared some with us. Remember that Hispanic Heritage Month runs until October...
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A note from Mychal (he/him/his) Representation Matters I'm so excited for little Black boys and little Black girls to see Halle Bailey in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Books have long emphasized...
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the United States. We use this time to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans...
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by Ms Juana, Storytime Solidarity Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity Consultant My Encounter One day in the Summer of 2008, I took my 9-month-old daughter for a stroll in Prospect Park, Brooklyn....
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By Jessica King, Caribbean Children’s Books Hello! I'm Jessica, and I'm guest posting here today. We timed this post to celebrate Caribbean Literature Day on July 12. I hope you...
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