Flamingo Rampant

Feminist, racially-diverse, LGBTQ-celebratory (super-cute!) books for all children and families. #ownvoices only since before it was a hashtag.

[Flamingo Rampant @FlamingoRampant]

Look what we’ve made so far!

[j wallace skelton PhD @transparent_jws]

One of the ways we build and sustain hope is by doing. We get engaged, and we stay engaged in trying to make things better. Smart husband has smart suggestions about what yo do.

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

ONE MORE DAY to apply to be part of our Flamingo Rampant Champions internship in February! Are you a student or early professional in or, comms, marketing, library science or education? Details at https://t.co/Qevprb2OZO

[Flamingo Rampant @FlamingoRampant]

@heidi_allum @jriceTO @sbearbergman Oh for sure, we have many books that fit the bill! Let me know if I can help direct you? ^AK

[Flamingo Rampant @FlamingoRampant]

How about a Back To School sale on FR books, for all of you who want to send a book or two along with your kiddo to add some diversity to the classroom library? Use the code BACKTOSCHOOL on our website to take 20% of your entire order! https://t.co/fsak9hny1j

[Matt Carrington @mattacarrington]

Best copyright page?
@FlamingoRampant

“you have the right to be safe, strong, free, and utterly fabulous in whatever gender(s) you choose.”

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

Sincerely your constituent,
[your name & phone number]

To sweeten the deal! EVERYONE who screenshots an email and DMs me a copy will be entered to win one of three $50 gift cards for @FlamingoRampant picture books celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ kids, families and communities. Ready? Go!

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

This is a critical moment in public conversation to be unreservedly in support of possibility models for all 2SLGBTQ+ people. I’m calling upon on you as my elected representative to be a public advocate for [our/their/my child’s/my family’s] rights in every relevant conversation.

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

transition without legislative interference, and LOUDLY DENOUNCE any and all right-wing propaganda that attempts to paint 2SLGBTQ+ adults as “groomers” and any effort to prevent trans and nonbinary people from full, joyful, and safe participation in public life.

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

I want to encourage you to SUPPORT schools in teaching about 2SLGBTQ+ kids, families, and communities in age-appropriate ways including through books, SUPPORT the right of all trans and nonbinary people, of any age, to make their own decisions regarding medical and/or social

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

of support! Here’s a sample text to get you started (feel free to use it as is or modify for local conditions):

Dear [person],
I wanted to take the opportunity provided by #IDAHOBIT to write and share my support of full equal rights for all 2SLGBTQ+ people. In particular,

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

Hello, allies and co-resistors and all people who just generally feel fine about 2SLGBTQ people! I have an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia assignment for you! Take 5 minutes right now, and email your state rep and/or local school board and share your feelings

[David A. Robertson @DaveAlexRoberts]

Friends. This is happening in Manitoba. More attempts to ban literature, and prevent children from reading important stories. DO NOT STAND FOR IT. Take action. We will not accept banning books. Contact @BrandonMBSD. Write letters. Flood the phone lines. /1

[KidLit TV @KidLitTV_NYC]

Celebrating #AAPIMonth with Top Picture Books About Hawai'i

Make sure you include these amazing books featuring Pacific Islanders in your home and classrooms this month and every month!

https://t.co/o6kKETpmwi
#kidlit #Hawaii

[S. Bear Bergman @sbearbergman]

Friends, @FlamingoRampant is currently receiving a much higher number of requests for book donations than usual, probably due to the current political climate. If you have $20 to spare to help us meet them, you can use our Donate A Book link to chip in: https://t.co/7vysK4NEtF

[KidLit TV @KidLitTV_NYC]

🌴🍍📚✨Aloha! Whether you are heading to Hawaiʻi on vacation, teaching about Hawaiian language & culture in class, or simply dreaming of paradise, here are @biracialbooks’ Top 5 Picture Books About Hawai’i: https://t.co/3fD6pBctWL #TEACHers #tlchat @GovHawaii @HawaiiLiteracy

[j wallace skelton PhD @transparent_jws]

We’re clearing the hametz out of the kitchen, then cleaning then making seder.

Pesach is coming. It will find us in whatever state of readiness we are in. And it will be enough daynu!

[Mombian @mombian]

#QueerKidLit about #Passover? We've got that--from @transparent_jws (@FlamingoRampant) and @lesleanewman (@charlesbridge)! Reviews: https://t.co/0X0SU9vnRX #ReadWithLove #BooksNotBans

[Flamingo Rampant @FlamingoRampant]

@sbearbergman @TheReclaimed Hello @TheReclaimed, we’d be glad to send you a copy if you’d like to see one, or any of our other Black-authored books ft Black kids and families - just drop us a DM?