Putting the Pacific Islands into AANHPI Heritage Month ”I remember friends asking around this time of year: where are the posts and resources highlighting the Pacific Islander aspect!? To make...
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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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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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A Note From Ms. Kate (The Lavender Librarian) CALVIN is a beautiful picture book that hits a lot of the Storytime Solidarity's favourite topics. The book is gender-affirming, shows familial...
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In this interview we have the pleasure of talking to children's book author and illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg. She talks about her community work, the fantabulous event that is the...
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I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with author and storytime professional Lil Miss Hot Mess. LMHM is not only a talented author, but she is also one of the...
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By Ingrid Christina Lombardo McCoy, "Ms. Christina" In March 2022, we featured Eoin McLaughlin's book, THE HUG, in our blog post on how to do a Saint Patrick’s Day storytime...
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In 1971, three people went on a mission to land and walk on the moon. One of these individuals was Al Worden. This picture book is the story of Al's...
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A note From Miss Rosie (Miss Rosie Reads!) Going to a new school is a BIG scary step in any child's life. Add to that a new country, a new...
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