Grandad’s Camper
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by Johanna Spath
1y ago
“Life is full of wonder, love is never wrong” — Melissa EtheridgeSome Things to Think About… How do memories make you feel? Do they all feel the same? Why or why not? How do you keep your memories? In a book? With special clothing like t-shirts? Taking pictures? If you could write your own book about your favorite memories, what would you write? What would you add to help you remember? Would you share your memories with others or keep them private? Listen to the author/illustrator, Harry Woodgate read “Grandad’s Camper” here. At the end of the video, you can make your own camper! il ..read more
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When We Say Black Lives Matter
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.” — Ijeoma OluoSome Things to Think About… What do you know about the Black Lives Matter Movement? What do you want to know and what resources do you have to find out? If you were to make a sign or poster celebrating Black Loves, what would it say? Use poster board or cardboard and magazines, articles, and newspapers to create a collage expressing how you feel. There ..read more
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It Feels Good to Be Yourself
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“Being transgender is not just a medical transition; it’s discovering who you are, living your life authentically, loving yourself, and spreading that love towards other people, and accepting one another no matter the difference.” — Jazz JenningsSome Things to Think About… When meeting someone new, consider introducing yourself and then sharing your pronouns. This lets others know that they can share their pronouns too (if they want to). Create a button, pin, or bracelet, indicating your pronouns. Check out these stories about gender identity (author’s suggestion) The Gender Identity W ..read more
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Harlem Grown
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“What you see depends on how you see the world. To most people, this is just dirt. To a farmer, it’s potential.” — Doe ZantamataSome Things to Think About… How is your neighborhood similar to the neighborhood in this story? How is it different? Do you know where your food comes from? What can you grow at home? illustrated by Jessie Hartland Buy your own copy of "Harlem Grown” here ..read more
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Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos…Polka dots are a way to infinity.” — Yayoi Kusama This story is about artist Yayoi Kusama and her incredible (and prolific!) way of creating art. But why polka dots? “Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos…Polka dots are a way to infinity,” the artist has said. Kusama’s use of dots and mirrors make the concept of infinity accessible to children and adults alike. After reading this story, it is impossible not to start seeing spots everywhere. Rethinking space using her unique lens through which ..read more
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Sometimes People March
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by lauren spath luhring
2y ago
“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” — James Baldwin Marches and protests are an everyday occurrence these days. In “Sometimes People March” author/illustrator Tessa Allen explains some reasons why. Simple text lets detailed illustrations shine as Allen states facts about marching rather than detailed explanations about specific events or ideologies. Detailed pictures, on the other hand, hint at new and old causes that bring people together to March. From the newsboys strike to Colin Kaper ..read more
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Our Little Kitchen
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“Food can be a vehicle for social change. It brings people together in a way that very few other activities can.” — Anim Steel, founder of the Real Food Generation In “Our Little Kitchen,” readers are given behind-the-scenes access to a community of diverse groups of people who come together every Wednesday to prepare a meal for their neighbors. Ingredients are gathered from the community garden, leftovers, and reimagining new uses for staple pantry items. Anyone who has had to come up with food for a large group knows the value of this particular skill set in the kitchen. We love the scene wh ..read more
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Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
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by Johanna Spath
2y ago
“We’ve got to do something for girls like us.” — Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! “Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!” was written by Joy Michael Ellison and illustrated by Teshika Silver. This book features Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, two significant and influential transgender women of color who worked hard to bring respect and equality to the queer, especially transgender, community. They did this using their voices, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and opening their hearts and homes to those in need. Our guest reader, Corrie (she/they; Massachusett/Nipmuc/Wabanaki Confederacy ..read more
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The Water Princess
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by Johanna Spath
3y ago
“You cannot emancipate a woman without water.” — Georgie Badiel, clean water activist "The Water Princess" by Susan Verde tells of Prince Gie Gie, whose story is based on supermodel Georgie Badiel's childhood in Burkina Faso. Gie Gie is strong. She can tame wild dogs and make wild grass sway, but she cannot bring water to her village. Each day before the sun rises Gie Gie's mother wakes her and together they make the journey to the nearest well. A gathering place for girls and women, Princess Gie Gie plays with her friends while her mom waits in line. Buckets filled, they walk back to their ..read more
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And the People Stayed Home
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by Johanna Spath
3y ago
““Be safe, be smart, be kind.”” — Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director General “And the People Stayed Home,” is a beautiful poem by Kitty O’Meary about what happened (and what will hopefully happen) after the pandemic is behind us. We are living in remarkable times. In the US and globally the response to and the effects of Covid-19 are varied widely. Some stayed home and wore masks, others did not. What we do know is that because many people remained home and changed the way they lived, the earth began to heal. Staying home meant fewer cars on the streets, which meant less traffic cong ..read more
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