Stories Like Me

Independent, DEI-based, woman-owned, multi-lingual bookstore selling children's, middle-grade, and YA literature.
Remember that pride is all year long!

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There's something new on the blog! Click below to read a bit of our own story, where we've been, and our dreams for 2021. https://t.co/KpTpTIdk84

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So proud of the Pittsburgh community for celebrating representation in sports and everywhere else!!! #RepresentationMatters #StoriesLikeMe

[Jason Zucker @Jason_Zucker16]

Congratulations, Luke. Proud of you for sharing your story and I’m glad you’re a part of the hockey community! I’ll be rooting for you the rest of the way.

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@lukeprokop_6 how wonderful this is for you and for all the young hockey fans who will be able to see themselves represented in a sport they love so much 🏳️‍🌈 #RepresentationMatters

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we love you, white whale 🤍🐳

[White Whale Bookstore @whitewhalebks]

Today it was announced that a large new bookstore is opening at The Terminal in the Strip. We have some Thoughts.

TL;DR, White Whale got taken advantage of, and this is a cautionary tale. Buckle up! (Same text on images as on this thread)

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[White Whale Bookstore @whitewhalebks]

... that you can continue to patronize small businesses (not just ours! and especially BIPOC-owned businesses disproportionately affected by predatory development!). Show them what real community means. #ShopSmall #Pittsburgh #LoveYinz 3/4

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Coming soon!!! These are just a few titles from our forthcoming Poetry Collection! 📚🥳 stay tuned!!
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#booksofinstagram #representationmatters #womenownedbusiness #herstory #inclusion… https://t.co/agNV9wrgCS

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Happy National Siblings Day everyone!!
Imogen and I are currently both re-reading Marissa Meyers’ The Lunar Chronicles series - a marvelous interpretation of our favorite… https://t.co/Odho7ujkRp

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Happy International Women’s Day!! Who are some of the inspirational women in your life??
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Book is I Know A Woman by Kate Hodges and Sarah Papworth
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#storieslikeme… https://t.co/OFg0fT7oaO

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Some beautiful love stories for Valentine’s Day! ❤️💕🐉🌺
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Books are “Cinderella: An Islamic Tale” by Fawzia Gilani.
“Cinderella” by Marcia Brown,
“Princess Princess Ever After” by Katie… https://t.co/rA7ukuAAog

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Love this!

[Sharon M. Draper @sharonmdraper]

Each of these kids are AUTHORS! I met them at the African American Children’s Book Festival. Their dad is their biggest supporter. I’m so proud of them!

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@britepaths

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What a beacon of hope and joy is Lynbrook Elementary School!! We hope that our books 📚 bring your students wonder🏰! Thank you to everyone who donated to Stories for the Holidays 🎁! And… https://t.co/NuZDkCWrHo

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#otherpeoplematter
#RepresentationMatters
#storieslikeme

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Such a privilege to send these books 📚 and dragons 🐉 to Lynbrook Elementary School today!! Thank you to all who donated to Stories for the Holidays!! And thank you to @britepaths for… https://t.co/u9AxslEVhc

[PuffinBooks @PuffinBooks]

"To know a goal is achievable can be empowering."
To be see a character or idol that looks like you in a story is undeniably powerful. .@VashtiHarrison discusses the importance of profiling diverse role models, & everyday women in books here: https://t.co/HQ7WS8BXs1

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Read over this thread. Do the work.

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This is SO SO SO important. #RepresentationMatters

[Nicola updates @NicolaYoon]

Aaaaaaaaaaand here’s the gorgeous movie poster for #thesunisalsoastar 🎥!!! #swoon https://t.co/eEd9DAPudf

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International literature is so important!

[Europa Editions @EuropaEditions]

Brighten up your desk with some international literature 🌈