Joy4Books

We are a nonprofit organization that champions BIPOC children’s books. We believe all children deserve to see themselves in books!

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Joy for Books is a literacy organization that champions BIPOC books for children. This is our 1st fundraiser and we appreciate your support. Buy DoubleGood popcorn via our pop-up store: https://t.co/0lojSCt1g8 or donate directly at https://t.co/B1MALnZDTD #RepresentationMatters

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📚✨ It’s not too often a @detroitlionsnfl player comes to your class to read books with you! Then again, this is @detroitk12 ANYTHING is possible! 💪🏾😮‍💨

Thank you to Detroit Lions Defensive End @charlesharrisftf and to our community sponsor @joy_4_books
#OnePride
#BookJoy
#DPSCD

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Teachers!: There’s still time to sign up to receive free BIPOC books! We have books for preschool thru eighth grade. You choose what books you want from our list! Applications close September 30! https://t.co/eyPhMXP9XP

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Educators! Apply now to receive books from our 2023 Joy for Books List!! https://t.co/eyPhMXP9XP
#educatorsforinclusion #empowerteachers #inclusiveclassroom #equityineducation #inclusiveteachingresources
#teachinclusion #culturallyresponsiveteaching
#inclusivecurriculum

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Let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible work of small presses in bringing diverse voices and stories to our children's bookshelves. Small presses are the unsung heroes of the publishing world, fearlessly championing inclusivity and representation.#SmallPressesRock

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As an organization that donates books to educators, we were thrilled to find out about True Book Fairs. https://t.co/gp22m54RK1 They ensure affordability, so every child can bring home a beloved story. We hope our donations can support creative ideas like this.#InclusiveLiteracy

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"If publishers are the curators of our country’s stories, they have an obligation to ensure that these stories reflect the breadth of our society." We wonder if action is still being taken to improve the diversity of the publishing industry. #RepresentationMatters

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Illinois to Become First State to Ban Book Bans💜 https://t.co/od6GuEVGRJ

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Educators use BIPOC children's books to teach these topics, as they provide an accessible, relatable, and memorable opportunity for students to learn about social justice topics. #RepresentationMatters #BIPOCChildrensBooks #socialjusticeeducation

[AAE Teachers @AAEteachers]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

We are blessed to be surrounded by incredible educators every day.

[Unite Against Book Bans @UABookBans]

The 1,269 attempted book bans in 2022 SHATTERED 2021's records.

Here's what you can do to help: https://t.co/VOmx2pFCZS
✅ Join the #UniteAgainstBookBans campaign
✅ Call your representative
✅ Report censorship
✅ Use the UABB Action Toolkit
✅ Share the 2022 book bans stats

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Just one week left to recommend BIPOC children’s books for our first book list! Tell us about a BIPOC book you love! Do it here on through our website: https://t.co/0T9Unup0Or

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BIPOC books allow all children to peek into another's culture, which can lead to a greater understanding of others and the world around us. What we are saying is that every child can benefit from BIPOC books! Check out our blog for more: https://t.co/1hHxT4hPFO

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Let's talk literacy! How do BIPOC books improve literacy? Let me count the ways... let's start with connection! When children can see themselves reflected in the books they read, it helps them to engage with the material and develop a LOVE of reading. We love and support that!

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Joy for Books wants to hear from you! Tell us about BIPOC children's books that you love. We are looking for unsung heroes of the kid-lit world! Visit our site https://t.co/kh40rwvvja or share your rec here!

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Check out this week's blog post:
https://t.co/Rz7ireo1yF

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Representation in children's books doesn't have to be limited to serious or heavy topics. Children must see BIPOC characters in books who experience JOY. Through the books we donate, Joy for Books celebrates the beauty and love that exists within BIPOC communities.

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At J4B believe in supplying BIPOC children with stories in which they can see themselves! When children see characters in books that look like them or share similar experiences, they feel seen and validated.

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Like you, we believe all children deserve to see themselves in books! Through our new nonprofit Joy for Books, we will donate BIPOC books to school libraries nationwide. Follow us and visit our site: https://t.co/wHYQuFPLup! THANK YOU!!