So @Scholastic Book Fair has created a separate diversity book case, “Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice,” which permits schools to opt-in or opt-out to having these books accessible at their fairs. My book, Change Sings, illustrated by the award-winning @lorenlong was one of these books.
It honestly feels like a betrayal. As an elementary student, for weeks I’d save every single penny I had for the Scholastic Book Fair, because it felt like a safe place to explore and choose for myself what books I wanted to read, what stories I wanted to find representations of myself in. It was in part what made me want to write children’s books in the first place. I never thought that my work would be a #1 NYT best-seller, or that the very place that had inspired me would censor my words.
@ksalon53@OnlyInBOS What is your recommendation? Having multiple high schools in this largely populated city? Who is paying for this because we clearly don’t prioritize funding education in the US?
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(1/2)Today we recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility. With approval by City Council & Mayor @katjballantyne, Prospect Hill Tower will light up blue, pink & white this weekend in solidarity as the trans community faces unprecedented challenges to their human rights.
@mrhealthteacher@OonaHanson@Char_Markey Agreed! I still remember that dreaded food journal in middle school. Most school curriculum includes this lesson! They should be removed!
@BrianMendler Make sure that is allowed in your state. Removal of PE is typically against the state dept of Ed regulations or wellness policy. It’s ineffective and counter-effective. Also it’s just mean.
@mbcourtneyedd I get what you’re saying. Going through group norms at every session isn’t helpful. We know how to respect others when they’re speaking and take turns listening and sharing ideas..