By Gia Ruiz At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, I was furloughed from my part-time Reference/Youth Services Librarian Job. As the protests started, I kept thinking about how education is activism, and as a librarian, what my part should be. If we are systematically flawed, then we need to … [Read more...] about How To Start a Social Justice Book Club for Educators, Librarians, or Parents
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WNDB Fall Book Club: Natalia Sylvester on the Power of the Vote
We hope you're enjoying WNDB Fall Book Club! Today, we are welcoming Natalia Sylvester to the blog in this guest post for her young adult novel Running (HMH, 2020). If you’d like to purchase Running, we are using Bookshop, which “[gives] away over 75% of [their] profit margin to stores, … [Read more...] about WNDB Fall Book Club: Natalia Sylvester on the Power of the Vote
Let’s Talk About Political Activism: Resource Guide
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: Resource Guide
WNDB Fall Book Club: Duncan Tonatiuh’s Separate is Never Equal
Welcome to WNDB's Fall Book Club! Today we are so happy to welcome award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh. Here's Duncan, along with two special guests, talking about his book, Separate is Never Equal (Abrams, 2014), and the inspiration behind it. As you begin exploring Separate is Never Equal, … [Read more...] about WNDB Fall Book Club: Duncan Tonatiuh’s Separate is Never Equal
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!
WNDB Summer Reading Week Three: Q&A With Ashley Lukashevsky
Welcome to #WNDBSummerReading! Our goal is to help families engage in discussions on race and diversity. This week, we are welcoming Ashley Lukashevsky to the blog in this guest post for the picture book Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi, illustrated by Ashley Lukashevsky (Penguin Young Readers, … [Read more...] about WNDB Summer Reading Week Three: Q&A With Ashley Lukashevsky
WNDB Summer Reading Week Three: Ibram X. Kendi and Ashley Lukashevsky
Welcome to the third week of WNDB Summer Reading! We are excited for everyone to join together, while many of us are home, to engage in discussions on race and diversity. This week we will be focusing on the picture book Antiracist Baby by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, illustrated by Ashley … [Read more...] about WNDB Summer Reading Week Three: Ibram X. Kendi and Ashley Lukashevsky
WNDB Summer Reading Week Two: Q&A With Kacen Callender
Welcome to #WNDBSummerReading! Our goal is to help families engage in discussions on race and diversity. This week, we are welcoming Kacen Callender to the blog in this Q&A for their young adult novel Felix Ever After (Balzer + Bray, 2020). From Stonewall and Lambda Award–winning author … [Read more...] about WNDB Summer Reading Week Two: Q&A With Kacen Callender
WNDB Summer Reading Week Two: Kacen Callender
Welcome to the second week of WNDB Summer Reading! We are excited for everyone to join together, while many of us are home, to engage in discussions on race and diversity. This week we will be focusing on the young adult novel Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender. Kacen is here to talk about their … [Read more...] about WNDB Summer Reading Week Two: Kacen Callender
