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— Innosanto Nagara We checked in with activist children’s book author and graphic designer Innosanto Nagara at his home in North Oakland, California. Born and raised in Indonesia, Nagara is the author and illustrator of the national bestselling alphabet book, A Is for Activist. Innosanto’s new book is Oh, The Things We’re For!, a rhyming, boldly illustrated vision of a better world. Publishers Weekly said, “With Seussian rhyme, Nagara crafts a progressive call-to-arms about social justice topics, including universal health care, climate change, free public education, ...

Children's Author Presentations Go Digital Authors shine as they pivot to virtual school visits By Shannon Maughan | Dec 11, 2020 We’ve gathered some noteworthy examples of how authors are tailoring their outreach to meet the needs of students and educators during the pandemic. Following an effective formula, Jonathan Auxier developed a new presentation for Willa the Wisp (Abrams), combining a readaloud with different character voices, a peek at the drawings in his personal journal, a brainstorming session to create punny animals with students, and q&a elements. Fri...