Our 2nd Annual Auction is fast approaching, and we’re seeking your support to raise funds to continue the work we do including: Themed Classroom Kits such as our Climate Change and Environmental Justice Kit. IG Live Interviews with KidLit creators. Book donations to teachers. Booklist resource to help readers find the diverse books they need. Do you have any…
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Families Embracing Diversity Conference: Replay of My Session
Vanessa from Families Embracing Diversity hosted a conference, and she sent out a newsletter about my session: Today I want to share the recording/transcripts of one of the interviews from the conference with you. This session was about standing up to racism in your community with author and activist Mia Wenjen. There is SO much insight…
44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice
This year’s Read Your World’s Classroom Kit is on Climate Change and Environment Justice. But what exactly does that mean? I am using this book list to explore this topic with 44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice. Are they the same or different? What Is Climate Change and Global Warming? Climate…
AAPI 5K: Walking to Prevent Domestic Violence in Boston’s Chinatown
It was a morning of good luck! First, we got the best parking spot even though we were told repeatedly that the parking lot in Carson Beach is small and will be completely full of the volunteers running the event. Second, the rain held off until our event was long over. Finally, we did not…
Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach
My company, Aquent, set up Earth Day events for our employees and talent in several locations across the United States. The Boston area event was an Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach. At first glance, the beach seemed pretty clean. There weren’t any visible signs of litter, but Lucy, who grew up in Nahant,…
Read Your World Auction is LIVE!
Our Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day Virtual Auction is LIVE. Go here to check it out! Here are a few of the items available. p.s. Related posts: Please Donate to our Auction for Read Your World celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Today is Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2023! Multicultural Children’s…
Food for the Future in the Barefoot Books Catalog!
I’m a Barefoot Books Community Book Seller and the newest catalog just arrived. I am so excited to see Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World showcased! We are even on the back cover! Food for the Future is available for pre-order! Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World by…