Story Shifters

Story Shifters uses literature and opportunities for self-expression to encourage youth to be the author of their own stories! #RepresentationMatters

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Have you gotten your copy yet??

https://t.co/aMzZVzFmBe
Nia’s Question is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites (more to come!!) #BlackHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters

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This week’s SEL post is about teamwork! From childhood to adulthood, being able to work in a team is an essential skill to have. Encouraging our kids to be open-minded and willing to communicate effectively ensures that teamwork comes naturally to them! Enjoy this week's picks!

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This week’s SEL topic is decision making! Our book selection includes stories that encourage thoughtful decision making as well as touching on the consequences of making the wrong choices.
#StoryShifters #RepresentationMatters

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In this week’s SEL post we want to share stories that will support children who have a parent or loved one who is incarcerated. This issue disproportionately impacts the Black & Brown communities so we want to encourage support and awareness. #StoryShifters #RepresentationMatters

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Following up our last SEL post about diversity & inclusion, this week we are focusing on autism. We’ve put together a list of books that explore the lives of autistic characters to better understand what autism can look like!#StoryShifters #AutismAwareness #RepresentationMatters

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🇺🇸🎊 #Happy4thofJuly! Our recommendations today feature stories from various diverse voices of our country and Independence Day means to them! What are you most excited for about the 4th of July?

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📚 ⚙️Shifting our gears this summer to books that are perfect for your road-trips!⚙️ 🚗📖🔧What's your dream family road trip? (Don't be limited to this galaxy!)

#SummerReading #POCAuthors #RepresentationMatters #KeepYourKnowledgeFresh #BookRecommendations #StoryShifters

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It is essential to teach kids to embrace their differences and accept others for theirs as well. We’ve put together a list of books that explore building a multicultural community, how differences can be isolating, and how to embrace and learn from our differences. #StoryShifters

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June is #CaribbeanAmericanHeritageMonth! Let’s celebrate with these wonderful titles: Running The Road To ABC, The Jumbies, and Hurricane Summer.

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What amazingly refreshing books will you read this summer!? 🌊☀️

Experience friendship in "Pirate and Mermaid" (preschool-2nd grade), conquer fears in "Swim Team" (grades 3-7), and immerse in a world of sirens in "A Song Below Water" (grades 7+)

#SummerReading #StoryShifters

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This week’s S.E.L. post is covering children’s mental health and emotional well-being. We’ve put together a list of books that show examples of how mental health disorders may appear for kids and young adults, and coping strategies for stressful situations.#StoryShifters

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Today Story Shifters celebrates #Juneteenth! To commemorate the history of this holiday, Story Shifters recommends these three books:

Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, and Crossing Ebenezer Creek.

#Juneteenth2023 #StoryShifters

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Story Shifters celebrates #FathersDay! Here are our recommendations that represent the wondrous relationships between father and child 💛✨.

#StoryShifters #RepresentationMatters #ShareStories #CommunityMatters #ReadABook #YABooks #ChildrensBooks #POCBooks #LGBTQRepresentation

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#StoryShifters #ChildrensMentalHealthMatters

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From the moment children are born, they learn how to navigate the world by observing their parents/caregivers. We’ve put together a list of books that explore not only the impact caregivers have on children’s emotions but also stories on navigating different emotions.

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🌈📚 June is Pride Month! At Story Shifters, we celebrate diverse voices, honoring LGBTQ+ rights progress and aiming for more. Here are our recommendations for the month!

#YABooks #PrideMonth #DiverseVoices #InclusiveLiterature #LGBTQRepresentation #ChildrensBooks #LGBTQAuthors

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This June 1st, Story Shifters celebrated #GlobalDayofParents!

Check out I Sang You Down from the Stars,
Bo at Ballard Creek, and Red Dust Road to commemorate this special day!

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📣🌞🎶 It's the beginning of summer and we're celebrating with a musical introduction! Story Shifters is thrilled to showcase these sweet-sounding books by Black Authors. 📚🌟 #SummerReading #Music #StoryShifters #BookRecommendations #BlackAuthors #DiverseVoices #SummerBookList

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We are excited to celebrate the end of #AAPIHeritageMonth with some lovely titles from AAPI writers and illustrators! Check out Remembering Wai-Po, Lei and the Fire Goddess, and Pachinko to expand your diverse library.

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We are celebrating #FosterCareAwarenessMonth with some captivating book recommendations! Bringing focus to children’s mental health while prioritizing conversations about culture, lived experience, and identity is one way to support! #StoryShifters #ChildrensMentalHealthMatters

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Thank you @chipublib for having me this sunny Saturday morning for a book reading! I had so much fun with all the little ones and their loved ones. For more stories check out: https://t.co/WLt62lJcxo