By Carol Felicio The United States is made up of many immigrant populations, but the Afghan immigrant population has grown faster over the last decade than many others. In fact, over 23,000 Afghan refugees arrived in 2021 alone. With the spotlight on Afghanistan this year, we wanted to take a … [Read more...] about A Language Spotlight on Afghanistan
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Are Antiracism Books for Kids Actually Working?
By Nia Tucker In the year 2020, Google searches for the term antiracist peaked from May to June. The second most popular term was reading, followed by the title of the book Antiracist Baby. The rise of antiracism in the face of increased police brutality and racist state surveillance has caused … [Read more...] about Are Antiracism Books for Kids Actually Working?
5 Bookish Podcasts That Amplify Diverse Voices
By Asha Sridhar How do you ensure that something as non-negotiable as diversity is not reduced to just a trend? Who decides who the supposed audience for a book should be and on what basis? If you’ve found yourself thinking about this and more, join the conversation with these podcasts on … [Read more...] about 5 Bookish Podcasts That Amplify Diverse Voices
