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“Why?: A Conversation About Race” is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for...
“Why?: A Conversation About Race” is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for...
“Why?: A Conversation About Race” is an unvarnished look at social activism from the eyes of Black children as they struggle to understand demands for...
RTÉjr » October 2021: Diversity, Inclusion and Representation rtejr.rte.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from rtejr.rte.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
How childrenâs books carry on the struggle for civil rights By Murray Whyte Globe Staff,Updated April 9, 2021, 2 hours ago Email to a Friend Philippe Lardy's illustration for "A Wreath for Emmett Till" by Marilyn Nelson.Philippe Lardy AMHERST â On the left is a simple drawing of young Rosa McCauley, her black hair tied in bows, posed with her parents and baby brother at home in Tuskegee, Ala. On the right are pale riders in white hoods on dark horses, thundering hatred through the inky night. The question is not how these images can coexist, but why. Theyâre pages from the renowned artist and activist Faith Ringgoldâs 1999 childrenâs book âIf a Bus Could Talk: The Story of Rosa Parks.â (McCauley was Parksâs maiden name.) And theyâre as powerful an emblem as any of the divide that still cleaves the heart of American society.
Barnes & Noble announces shortlist for Children's and YA Book Awards Mary Cadden, USA TODAY Replay Video UP NEXT Barnes & Noble announced the nominees for their Children's and YA Book Awards Monday. The awards honor titles that have been published during the past year (March 2020 to March 2021). This is the first year for the awards, in which Barnes & Noble book buyers and sellers single out titles by new authors, and authors early in their careers, that they consider exceptional. The categories include children, young reader and young adult novels. “We are very proud as a bookseller to support the careers of authors,” said James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. “It is especially exciting to bring truly outstanding talent to everyone’s attention. Our booksellers have assembled a shortlist of stunning quality and these Awards will launch hitherto lesser-known authors on long and glittering careers.”
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Her second-grade daughter is reading "Marley Dias Gets it Done ," authored by Marley Dias, a 14-year-old activist, writer and founder of the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign, who is a native of West Orange. "She is an avid reader," Auer said of her daughter. "Reading books like that, it inspires her because she sees herself and she is so excited." For Black History Month in February, the borough's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which Auer leads, donated books to the Memorial Elementary School library that kids can enjoy year-round. "Our committee likes to think of innovative ways to celebrate," Auer said. "We thought it would be a great way to introduce some diverse characters."
Susan Faust February 24, 2021Updated: February 26, 2021, 8:48 am The Black Lives Matter movement is generating serious and hopefully sustained conversation about systemic racism and being non-white in America. Some new kids’ books are keeping pace. They consider “The Talk” between Black parent and child, as well as interracial dialogue. And with special urgency, they also offer “you are valued” recognition for a rainbow of kids, in years past mostly unrecognized and unrepresented. ‘The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person’ Written by Frederick Joseph “The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person,” by Frederick Joseph. Photo: Candlewick Bristling with righteous indignation but tempered by enduring hope is “The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person.” Its aim is twofold: one, to help white people recognize, and then neutralize, the many obstacles impeding Black freedom, and two, “to provide affirmations for people of color.”
Tami Charles, Author Of 'Muted,' On How Black Women Can Find Their Voice Through Poetry Sponsored by Hyundai Just over a year ago, Tami Charles became a New York Times Bestselling Author with the release of her children’s book “All Because You Matter.” Known for her poetic, lyrical style of writing, the author and poet has returned with her masterfully arranged follow-up novel in verse titled “Muted.” With Black poets like Amanda Gorman, who became the youngest poet to perform at a Presidential Inauguration, and Pulitzer Prize winners like Nicole Hanna Jones on the rise, Black women are changing History to HERstory. As the canon of literature expands to include a more diverse roster of Black poets and writers, we’re stepping with rhythm into spaces and places where our undeniable talent and voices will be celebrated, honored, and appreciated. We’re taking a stand centerstage where we belong.