Inspired to represent more children of color and encourage them to pursue their passions, Nigel Taylor wrote the story that eventually became “The Endless Possibilities of Nora and Vincent” — a children’s book that follows two Black children, Nora and Vincent, and their exploration of different careers.
Soumaya El Filali is a multimedia journalist and storyteller with bylines in English and Arabic. El Filali has reported on multiple beats including labor, crime and justice and women-centered issues. During her time at the Columbia Journalism School, she specialized in video production and documentary filmmaking.
Books With Color, a Charlotte-based authors alliance, made its first public launch last Monday. The alliance is focused on increasing access to inclusive reading materials in homes and classrooms. According to the 2023 School Diversity Report, 75.5% of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students identify as one or more minority races. But nearly 71% of children’s and young adult books are about white characters, animals or things.
Books With Color, a Charlotte-based authors alliance, made its first public launch last Monday. The alliance is focused on increasing access to inclusive reading materials in homes and classrooms. According to the 2023 School Diversity Report, 75.5% of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students identify as one or more minority races. But nearly 71% of children’s and young adult books are about white characters, animals or things.
The author and entrepreneur is often known for being related to one of the most recognizable women in the world, but Meena Harris is forging her own path rooted in purpose.
<p>Bookstores in jeddah are our guilty pleasures, may it be for stationery, bags, or actual books. Here’s a list of some good book stores around town that you can consider [...]