January 4, 2023 One for the Books Benefit 2023 Learn more about Reading Partners’ national benefit in NYC.
November 17, 2021 Honor Indigenous heritage with this Native American booklist by Sam Stockley This month, we have highlighted children’s books that speak of the strength of Indigenous people in the face of adversity.
November 3, 2021 11 books to help children understand forced displacement by Simone Moore This booklist helps young readers understand forced displacement with fictional and factual perspectives of refugee children.
July 1, 2021 Fighting stereotypes through storytelling by Veronica Ferris It is critical to address and work towards dismantling stereotypes when they arise, especially when you hear them come from a child.
June 30, 2021 From deficit-framing to asset-framing: the power of narrative in working toward equity by Shiori Zinnen We’re shifting our narratives to asset-based language to tell the truth about our students, who are capable, worthy, and full of potential.
June 14, 2021 The real history of Juneteenth and why we celebrate it by Nya Spence Juneteenth commemorates the day that General Gordon Granger announced to the slaves in Galveston, Texas that they were free. Read on to learn more about the little-known history of Juneteenth.
March 11, 2021 Black English and “Proper” English: The impact of language-based racism by Shiori Zinnen Language-based racism continues to inhibit speakers of Black English from having their voices heard in spaces dominated by Standard American English.
June 2, 2020 Statement about George Floyd by Karine Apollon It’s time we all look inside ourselves to consider what we can do now as individuals and communities that will result in a brighter, more equitable future
May 20, 2020 Advocating for equity in a time of crisis by Stephanie Wolfe COVID-19 has exposed inequities across our country. We must address these gaps and work together to find long-lasting and sustainable solutions.