Ilene Winokur

New post in my series on the power of words: Words That Build Walls: How “Othering” Shapes Our Humanity
This week, my focus is children. How the world talks about them changes how they are seen and how they see themselves.

Read the full essay ↓
https://bit.ly/48qhspL

#Belonging #PowerOfWords

New post in my series on the power of words: Words That Build Walls: How “Othering” Shapes Our Humanity
This week, my focus is children. How the world talks about them changes how they are seen and how they see themselves.

Read the full essay ↓
https://bit.ly/48qhspL

#Belonging #PowerOfWords

💬 Stories have the power to heal and connect us all.

In Kakuma Refugee Camp, I’ve witnessed leaders transform their communities by telling their own stories of hope and resilience. 🌍
“Belonging and Othering: The Power of Storytelling.” My latest post on Substack.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4oBsrn2

✨ Words matter. They can lift people up or push them out.
In my new 'Journey to Belonging' post, I reflect on how the language used in media can either foster belonging or deepen othering. Together, we can choose words that humanize. 💛
🔗 https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1

#Belonging #Inclusion #WordsMatter

✨ New on Substack! ✨

“The trance of unworthiness keeps the sweetness of belonging out of reach.” – Tara Brach

My first Substack post launches tomorrow! I’m sharing reflections on self-acceptance, #belonging, and authenticity from my Journey to Belonging.

💌 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/4i9Yus1

Journey to Belonging with Ilene chat Join now in the Substack app

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Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on TOMORROW! Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #Belonging #Wellbeing

Super excited to share THE WISHING FLOWER by @kipalizadeh.net and me at the next Rainbow Connections meetup on Monday, November 10 from 6:30-7:30 pm ET! Register here! tinyurl.com/5n92tr77 🌈 📚 💖 #kidlit #booksky

Mark your calendars! 🗓 My Substack, Journey to Belonging, is set to launch on November 10th. Join me as I explore new ideas and spark conversation about belonging and well-being. Subscribe today and let's journey together! 🌍 #substackblog #belonging #Wellbeing

We are looking for kidlit influencers! Apply now! bit.ly/mackidsinfluencer (link in bio)

We are looking for kid lit influencers! If you love all things picture books to middle-grade, apply to our Mac Kids Content Creators program at the link! Applications close 10/27/25. bit.ly/MacKidsInflu...

#books #influencers #kidlit #reading

Blue Ellie was a cherished friend to the children in Kakuma.

Debbie knows what she’s talking about! She’s adept at navigating BlueSky

I read that book in Spanish in 1975. I loved Borges’s writing!

Thank you for replying so quickly. I’ll check into that more fully before I decide whether to use it or not. I’m a “newbie”

Why did you leave Substack?

Mapping The World By Heart — FableVision Learning

Can your students draw a map of the world from memory? David Smith’s MAPPING THE WORLD BY HEART has helped ages 10 & up tackle what might seem impossible for over 30 years. Available from FableVision Learning: www.fablevisionlearning.com/mappingthewo... @reynoldstlc.bsky.social

Help NaTakallam Sustain Paid Work for Refugee Professionals NaTakallam — meaning “We Speak” in Arabic — connects refugees and conflict-affected individuals with paid, remote work opportunities in the language sector. As an award-wining, market-based response t...

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Mandy's insights stand out.

"I’m tired of watching systems applaud “resilience” while doing nothing to reduce the harm...focusing solely on individual wellness without addressing systemic dysfunction is like giving someone a leaking snorkel instead of pulling them out of the water."

July 17th is Picture Book Palooza, a free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world! Register at slj.com

I will be in the For the Very Young session at 11:05 – 11:55 AM ET talking about LIGHTS AT NIGHT

#kidlit #canlit #picturebooks #librarian #PictureBookPalooza

Last Hours! ends Tuesday night (03:00 UTC, 25); Art and Story Book by Ulla Thynell, Art Paper and Sewn Binding, Dust Jacket w/ shiny elements, Linen Cover w/ shiny elements; All Backers ($1) receive: exclusive e-book, 10 minute video, wallpaper set, musical audiobook (!), coloring sheets, sketches and bonus art; Original Art tier available; Faraway Dreaming on Kickstarter

We're so thrilled to be able to offer all of this.

And yeah, small publishing is hard and this is an *expensive* print run. Please tell people about the book to give us a little room in these last hours. 💜

Plus, truly, all these extras for $1 is absolute ✨magic✨. (Yes, the HUMAN kind!)

The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning by Mandy Froehlich #EduMatch

🔥 The Fire Within: Lessons from defeat that have ignited a passion for learning by Mandy Froehlich
Available here: buff.ly/3rCfPkM
#TheFireWithin #Teachers #MentalHealth #education
#EduSky
#EduMatchAuthors

I agree! I just finished Ocean Vuong’s, Emperor of Gladness. I laughed, cried, and was totally absorbed by how well I knew the characters and could visualize every scene. The power of a well written book.

Thinking of you on this first Mother's Day without you. Your legacy of love and compassion lives on. 💖 #ForeverInOurHearts

Building Your Author Platform Without the Overwhelm with Nicole Meier & Gretchen Schaffer of Bookworks.co - The Write It Scared Podcast Download Your Free Novel Planning Guide Let’s talk about author platforms—and before you groan, I promise this isn’t scary or overwhelming! In this episode of The Write It Scared Podcast, I’m cha...

Podcast by @writeitscared.bsky.social on simple ways to build your author platform. It’s never too early!

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#amwriting #writer #writingresources #writingcommunity #writingtips #writertok #writingabook #publishing #writesky #amquerying

Exploring a lifetime with my mother - did I truly know her? Before she passed, she started penning her memoir. Despite a challenging childhood, she remained resilient. Honoring her final wish to complete the book, I'm diving into her story, uncovering a wealth of insights.
#Feminism #LifeStory

Creative Funding Solutions for Schools and Districts March 12, 2025 3-4 PM ET

⚠️ PD funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—it’s a puzzle.

Budgets shift, but districts fund PD when they know how to make the case.

On March 12, we’re sharing creative ways to fund PD in today’s climate.

🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/4aUKizq

Thrilled to announce my book, Teacher by Teacher, out 4/29/2025 with @hachettelibrary.bsky.social. A tribute to the teachers who shaped me during my toughest days. Join me in celebrating the power of teachers. Pre-order now: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/john-...

#TeacherByTeacher

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