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Thank you Michelle Hurd . Your kindness and love is contagious <3 and your support for children's access to diverse and inclusive books will help us fill the bookshelves of many communities in need of these resources. Right now it is more important then ever to support books.
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OK now this makes sense.
#racist

#blackhistorymonth

I would love to hear how people who are feel about this book!) This book encourages children to define themselves and to stand strong. It explains to Black children that they belong and even when they hear hurtful words to "Gather your strength and March on".
This book belongs in every library.

The principle on the second day of Kwanzaa is Kujichaguli, self-determination.
I felt this book encompasses this principle in a way children can understand and relate to. (I am not Black.

The parents explain senarios, to the child, where they may be treated unfairly and cruely.
While this book is meant for a POC audience, parents of all races can use it to teach children empathy.
#RacismStillExists #racism #childrensbooks #growingup
#BlackHistoryMonth

The book starts off showing the life a small child who is part of a very loving family. As the child grows, their parents become aware that they are beginning to look like an adult and worry they will be subjected to sterotypes and racisim.

This picture book addresses the racism that a Black child may encounter while growing up. It is a challenging read, so it is advisable for parents to review it before sharing it with their child.

I have seen Terry Farrell at conventions but this is the first time I will get to actually meet her. I am super excited! 😍I hear she is a sweetheart ❤️

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remember when they said that taking down statues of racist slave owners was frowned upon because "we are erasing history" Welp. i guess its ok when we erase the history the slave owners deny

This is what Trek Long Islandhas left in the hotel block at the Hyatt Regency Hauppauge. I am not sure I can add too many more rooms so BOOK EARLY!

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Those darn DEI people messing up the airways. (That is sarcasm, the dictators an idiot)
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Person - so I read penguins fly north for the summer.

Maga - sounds logical. They like the cold

Person - I totally made that up

Maga - ya but I believe it . Sounds logical

Person - it's not scientifically possible

Maga - science is woke! Roaaar

That's what they sound like...

This deserves some more excited screaming

Ahh! John Noble will be at Trek Long Island

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This means going to board meeting to show the library board that the library need books that relate to your family, same sex parents, incarcerated parents etc. This means buying the books to support d&i authors. We have the power here!
#banedbooks #diverse #inclusion #lgbt #blm

Right now we need to make sure diverse books stay on the bookshelves of our local libraries. This may mean donating banned books because the library can't order them.

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#blm #history #blackhistory #change #empathy #sinofempathy #love

Hazel Massery - Wikipedia

You have a choice. In 50 years What side of history do you want to be on?
Hazel did apologize because she was embarrassed by how her children would view her.
"True reconciliation can occur only when we honestly acknowledge our painful, but shared, past."[4]

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#bekind #worldwar2 #childrenshistorybooks #family #jewishhistory

The story is about a child and her family who are hiding a Jewish mother and her son from the soldiers on the streets until they can make their way to the harbor.

#childrensbooks #history #theholocaust #holocaust #librariesareforeveryone #librariesofinstagram

While most websites say this book is for ages 9 and up, I think younger readers would learn from this book. They may need an adult to read with them to explain the history and explain that not everyone was as successful as the family in this story.

While this picture book doesn't describe in detail the horrors of the Holocaust, it does open the doors to discussion for young readers. The author wrote this book in the way young children read. Repetitive words and patterns in the story.

He would push someone out of the way to get the first punch ;)
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With Patience and Fortitude we will prevail. Thank goodness for libraries. #readbannedbooks #kindness
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