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8 spring picture books for children – many by Minnesota artists and writers Stories are steeped in love, community and diversity — with a great dollop of humor.  May 14, 2021 — 11:18am Text size Copy shortlink: Spring brings a new crop of picture books for young children, many by Minnesota writers and artists. From the swirling dances of the powwow to a little boy's favorite purple tights to a child's nervousness about a wedding dance, these stories are steeped in love, community and diversity — with a great dollop of humor...

Great books for kids and adults to celebrate Asian Heritage Month May is designated as Asian Heritage Month in Canada — and the Calgary Public Library and Calgary Reads have come up with some great related books for children, teens and adults. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: May 03, 2021 5:04 PM MT | Last Updated: May 3 'Minor feelings occur when American optimism is enforced upon you, which contradicts your own racialized reality, thereby creating a static of cognitive dissonance,' Korean American author Cathy Park Hong says in her book Minor Feelings. (@penguinrandom/Twitter) May is ...

Written by RPS Superintendent of Schools, Susie DaSilva A Few Bits... Board of Education Budget News The Town held its Annual Town Meeting on Saturday April 24.  It was great to see and talk to everyone in person after all these months!  During the meeting the Town voted to move the Board of Education’s fiscal 2021-2022 general operating budget as approved by the Board of Finance as well as the Town’s fiscal 2021-2022 general operating budget forward to referendum.   The Town Referendum will be on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at the East Ridge Middle School between the hours of 6:00 a...

by Bao Phi; illustrated by Basia Tran In this snowy yet colorful picture book, little Thuy uses her imagination to recover from a bullying incident at school, with help from her two mothers. Ages 4 to 7. Image by Asma Mobin-Uddin; illustrated by Barbara Kiwak Bilal tries to hide his Muslim identity at his new school while his sister, Ayesha, is harassed for wearing a head scarf. A book, persuades Bilal to embrace his faith publicly and gives him the courage to stand up to the school bully. Ages 6 to 9. Image by Thanhha Lai This novel in verse spends a year with 10-year-old Ha and her family a...

Story and photos by Adam Chau, AsAmNews MINNEAPOLIS-Less than a year since the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, who was unarmed, by Brooklyn Center police on April 11, 2021, has angered and frustrated communities around the state. AsAmNews reached out to members in the local Minnesota AAPI community for their perspective and thoughts on the shooting of Daunte Wright. David Mura: Novelist, poet, playwright, performer, teacher, and long standing activist in the Twin Cities. David is the recipient of multiple awards and honors including two...