By Andrea Ruggirello Local school board members play a critical role when it comes to ensuring our children receive the best education. These positions, which are often volunteer roles, can also be stepping stones to other political aspirations or simply a way to give back to your community. But … [Read more...] about How to Run for Your School Board
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How To Make Change Even if You Can’t Vote
For more information on voting and political activism, visit our Fall Book Club and our resource guide. By Saadia Faruqi Elections can be stressful, as we’re all learning these days. Choosing candidates that seem flawed and unlikeable; deciding to take time out from an already busy schedule to … [Read more...] about How To Make Change Even if You Can’t Vote
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!
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!
