This feature is part of a series of articles on youth activists. By Laura Shovan There is a concept in Judaism known as Tikkun Olam, “repair the world.” Right now, our world is in need of repair. During the COVID-19 pandemic, global society has been wrestling with equity issues. In the United … [Read more...] about Meet Youth Activist Halley Vincent
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Meet Youth Activist Zawadi Sankofa
This feature is part of a series of articles on youth activists. By Laura Shovan There is a concept in Judaism known as Tikkun Olam, “repair the world.” Right now, our world is in need of repair. During the COVID-19 pandemic, global society has been wrestling with equity issues. In the United … [Read more...] about Meet Youth Activist Zawadi Sankofa
Q&A With Alejandra Domenzain, For All/Para Todos
By Alaina Leary Today we’re pleased to welcome Alejandra Domenzain to the WNDB blog to discuss her picture book For All/Para Todos, illustrated by Katherine Loh, out April 5, 2021! Flor and her dad make the dangerous journey from their poor country to a land called For All/Para Todos. Dad … [Read more...] about Q&A With Alejandra Domenzain, For All/Para Todos
Let’s Talk About Political Activism!
WNDB is well acquainted with grassroots organizing—#WeNeedDiverseBooks began as a rallying cry on social media six years ago. Our message is no less urgent today, and diverse books are only the beginning. During difficult times the call becomes much louder, but it is always present. We know that … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Political Activism!
How Children’s Authors Create Change Outside of Their Books
By Arriel Vinson As diverse books become more popular in the literary industry, many authors of color have space to write about the marginalized communities they either belong to or are close to. Sometimes, their novels tackle issues of race, class, gender equality, and more. And even more often, … [Read more...] about How Children’s Authors Create Change Outside of Their Books
The Importance of Globalizing the Youth Climate Movement Through Writing
By Brittany R. Collins “I do not forget the memory – not my own But someone else’s Of water that blazed Into burning Brilliance When struck With A single match” So reads one stanza of “Heartbeats,” a poem penned by seventeen-year-old Mai McGaw, self-described “transgender maker from the … [Read more...] about The Importance of Globalizing the Youth Climate Movement Through Writing
