Miriam Betty Larson

library media specialist, teacher committed to social and environmental justice, musician, maker, midwesterner

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

This is cool:

[Grace Lin @pacylin]

Hi all! My publisher just posted this about read-aloud permissions. If you read one of my books (and please do!! ❤️ I truly want you to!), I would be grateful if you follow their requirements. Thank you so much for understanding!

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

Important information to consider as we move many meetings and other events online @UCIMC

[Tom Bober @CaptainLibrary]

Today I decided, with the possibility of an extended break, that we would drastically expand the number of books that’s students could check out. We had the entire school through the library by 12:45. The shelves are a mess but these kids have some great books going home.

[StanceGrounded @_SJPeace_]

Israa Darwich wrote this campaign song for Bernie Sanders.

It is so beautiful. I had to share 😭

"Not me, US. That's love, that's trust so if we stick together, we'll be fine." ❤

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

Illinois, follow Michigan’s example! @Illinois_Alma @UIUCBeyondCoal

[Climate Action Movement U-M @ClimateActionUM]

BREAKING: @UMich becomes 1st BIG10 school to freeze fossil fuel investments. This happened bc of student activism, coalitional efforts between college divestment movements & BIG10 student govs. Remember: students hold the power👊

Next up: divestment & endowment justice #DivestUM

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

“The district can approximate the sensitivities and cultural knowledge of black teachers by requiring its teaching force to have course work in African American studies.” -Dr Sundiata Cha Jua. I think that’s a good suggestion. https://t.co/S8OsUsyB63

[Jamie Sarai Margolin 🇵🇸 @Jamie_Margolin]

Colonialism is at the root of climate change.

If the invasion of #Wetsuweten land to construct a 670km gas pipeline doesn't convince you of this, I don't know what will.

If you don't respect #IndigenousRights, then you can't call yourself a climate activist.

#wetsuwentenstrong

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

We’ll spread the word in Urbana! @UCIMC @feminist_ai

[Mark Maxwell @MarkMaxwellTV]

The only black man on Eastern Illinois’ swim team was wearing his EIU jacket on a road trip with his teammates when police tackled and handcuffed him. An officer pointed a gun at his head and told him, “If you move, I'll blow your (expletive) head off.” https://t.co/yTyZDj8YwC

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

@debreese I got it and thank you! I’m just way behind on personal email. I haven’t had a chance to reply or look at the books you recommended. I just started a new job at the IMC!

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

Congratulations @debreese!

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

So awesome!

[Miriam Betty Larson @Mimbyla]

Champaign-Urbana, anyone know youth interested in this opportunity?

[IL Youth Climate Movement @ilclimatemvmt]

Want to be more involved in the movement? Apply to become a student ambassador today! App closes Feb. 8.
https://t.co/sdfBUNjeFn

[The Intercept @theintercept]

A review of Buttigieg’s campaign disclosure records finds that his presidential campaign is awash in cash from bank executives — many of them heavily involved in financing the fossil fuel industry https://t.co/6GBaGYnszH by @aidachavez, @ryangrim

[CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil @CBSEveningNews]

All seven of the Democratic candidates who qualified for next week's presidential debate in Los Angeles are vowing to boycott the event in support of Unite Here Local 11, a union of food service workers who plan to protest outside the debate's venue https://t.co/pq8VWo4z6f

[Matthew A. Cherry @MatthewACherry]

#HairLove is live! It’s an animated short film about an African American father learning how to do his daughters hair for the first time. Written & Directed by me, co-directed by @BruceAlmighteee @Mr_Scribbles & stars @IssaRae.

@SonyAnimation #HairLove