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So Scholastic has a No Diversity Option and Librarians have to Opt In to get diverse books now. Talk to me, folks. Other Options for Book Fairs? Happy to retweet.

Despite the challenges of this climate, we call on Scholastic to explore other solutions so they can reject any role in accommodating nefarious laws and local pressures, or being an accessory to government censorship. pen.org/press-release/… #FreedomToRead #Censorship

In Defense of Teaching Black Studies Join Kimberlé Crenshaw and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for a discussion about why the assault on Black knowledge and books is a serious threat to democracy. Tuesday, November 7th at SchomburgCenter RSVP to attend: eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-o…

So many university academics who insist upon doing performative, virtue signaling “land acknowledgements” at every public event are eerily silent as real liberation struggles are happening. Guess decolonization really is a metaphor for some folk…

In the US, schools see more students from diverse backgrounds, facing language and identity challenges. To learn more about the obstacles these students encounter, join the webinar at: bit.ly/406Rx1Q.

Stunned that Scholastic Book Fairs is self-censoring the books in its “Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice,” which are predominantly by queer, disabled, & Black & brown authors. This is not sharing our stories--it's treating them as separate but equal.

Desde mi niñez, I have dreamed of being an author, of writing a book, close to my heart. My dream is coming true. My co-authored book is officially entering the world! College of Education

Thank you BookAndFilmGlobe Sharyn Vane for today’s article on what many of us feel the #ScholasticBookFairs opt-in policy is about. Thoughts by Jacqueline Woodson @ca_london Padma Venkatraman #TheBridgeHome #BornBehindBars #ReaganMiller, myself, and more. #Freadom & justice for all. bookandfilmglobe.com/politics/schol…

Next week! Mark your calendars for Election Day! Join authors Kimberlé Crenshaw and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for a CTLE credit-bearing experience for educators, to learn more about Black Studies, and to receive classroom-ready resources. Register today! eventbrite.com/e/in-defense-o…

On my newsletter, an essay I've been wrestling with for WEEKS thru anger and grief. On Speaking Out. (1/3, link to the full piece below)

What I’m watching this weekend. All of the Above always thoughtful in topics and guests (grateful to have been invited in the past).

Gracias #LaCosecha23 💕 Thank you 𝑬𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒅𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒂 🌺, all who joined us for the 4 hour session 🥹 yesterday, and those who came across the morning. It means a lot.

Pinch me!!! Is this real life?!?!? Thank you to my author friends (@teacher.lesley and @ayakhalilauthor ) for sharing this incredible news with me!!! Plátanos Are Love has been named a 2024 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Committee “Recommended Book!” I’m honored and beyond excited!!!

Humans who teach: A guide for centering love, justice,and liberation in schools. Available spring 2024. Sign up to receive pre order details here: samplechapters.heinemann.com/humans-who-tea… Read below for mini description of book 🧵1/4

Excited about the conference at Barnard tomorrow on Ella Baker. The event is sold out. If you cannot join us in person, check out the live stream. We will talk about the past but also the urgency of the present. bcrw.barnard.edu/event/ella-bak…

¡Vámonos de fiesta! Have your class/library join us, Latinx KidLit Book Festival, and these four Latine creators (@mariadaguila @isabelinpieces @NataliaSylv & Cynthia Harmony) for a FREE virtual picture book celebration, moderated by Dr. Carla España! RSVP ➡️sites.prh.com/picturebookfie…

When I think about scholars whose research powerfully influences K-12 practitioners, Dr. Carla España you are at the top of my list. 1/3