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Early Childhood Educator sharing Diverse Kidlit because #PositiveRacialRepresentationMatters

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

LOVE this!!! Thank you for your continued support!!!

[Read by 4th @Readby4th]

@_Lisa_Browne continues to inspire us ! 📚

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Arcadia University published an article about my work and hopes for Colorful Stories. Thank you!!!

[Arcadia University @arcadia1853]

“I don't believe that children are blank canvases. I think that they're making meaning of the world around them, as well as how they fit into the world.” - educator Lisa Browne ’20MEd, who's addressing inequity through her organization, Colorful Stories: https://t.co/zlchSKjWR9

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ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES HIRING IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA | Philadelphia City Council https://t.co/0ezoypPGrH

[Senator Hughes @SenatorHughes]

28th Annual African American Children's Book Fair returns to Community College of Philadelphia https://t.co/drtaKqDoa4 via @phillytrib

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Can’t wait for this calendar to arrive!!! Just placed my order. https://t.co/zM2bApzTNU

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Here’s to the girls that know they are absolutely gorgeous&that’s the least interesting thing about themselves; showing us the beauty in conquering challenges, problem solving, being adventurous and challenging societal definitions. This books depiction of girls is DOPE!

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

I love the representation of immigration that is captured in this book. Multiple perspectives of different time periods, noting the experiences and challenges some of these immigrants faced. This is a moving introduction to the history of immigration in America. #ColorfulStories

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Facts: Babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Don't wait for kids to bring “IT” up. Let’s be proactive by helping them build a positive awareness of diversity!

#ColorFullStories #OwnVoices #KidLit #PositiveRacialRepresentationMatters

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Fact: childrens books are one of the most effective and practical tools for initiating and facilitating critical conversations around race with children!

Ron’s big mission is a book that will help you “go there”… https://t.co/ORT7jLSZ57

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

FACT: Images within picture books and media help children engage with story and help connect images to the words they are hearing or reading and therefore ease the process of learning how to read.

BIG FACT: I’m… https://t.co/3w34bN74ex

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Sadly, there are more children’s books about animals than people of color that were published in The US last year. https://t.co/tjqwhGPiuQ

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Fact: today is JUNETEETH!

Fact: Most slave states enforced anti-literacy laws that kept the enslaved uneducated and dependent on a system of subjugation and false superiority.

FACT: In 2018, of the 3320 children’s… https://t.co/Dp6YDkF8Sz

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Find a tree-plant yourself. (It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)

I personally enjoying reading outside, with a view at the beach or on a picnic blanket but since being a mama, reading to my boy… https://t.co/UnpxyMWC57

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Shoutout to @vanessabrantley. You took the time to create something in my likeness because I am important AND I am BEAUTIFUL!
#DrawingWhileBlack is an online movement showcasing the work of black illustrators, who are usually less visible in this industry.

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

The rhymes are catchy and abundant.
The illustrations are whimsical.
The message is clear: like and embrace YOU no matter what others think because nobody is YOUer than YOU! “I like myself” by Karen Beaumont.

#ColorFullStories #ISeeMeISeeYou #KidLit #PictureBooks

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Story time for this baby and mama..can you guess what book we were reading?!? You could use your instagram zoom powers to see OR you could wait for my book review. 😉

#ColorFullStories… https://t.co/rvhqYBsXlc

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Last night was Spring for Our School-Saint Mary’s 15th annual fundraiser event. We honored Representative Roebuck by presenting him with The Jennifer Nix Service Award. We were honored to have Congressman Dwight Evans also in attendance to honor his esteemed colleague and friend

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek to our FAV’s @lovettelibrary. Thank you for your commitment to helping Jude and I find treasures EVERY library visit! @ Friends of Lovett Memorial Library https://t.co/I2GuNK1Ld2

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This book is literally captivating-the lush colors and vibrant illustrations are so fitting for the festival of colors-Holi. After some of my co-workers shared how they celebrate this… https://t.co/1r1J0p29lC

[Colorful_Stories @_Lisa_Browne]

Counting down to October 1st...only 180 days to go!!! 🤷🏾‍♀️ Book lovers will get it..the wait is REAL! #SprinklingALittleBitOfBlackGirlMagicOnYourTimeLineThisAM https://t.co/WSOoue51iy