Congratulations to these books on Kirkus' Best Middle Grade lists! ✨ HOW THE WORD IS PASSED (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS) by @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social ✨ WILL'S RACE FOR HOME by @jewellparkerrhodes.bsky.social ✨ THE UNDEAD FOX OF DEADWOOD FOREST by Aubrey Hartman

Amazing news! HTWIP- YA has been named a Best Of The Year book by Booklist, Kirkus, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public Library. Honored by these acknowledgements and to be included with the incredible books on these lists. Cheers @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @littlebrownyr.bsky.social!

Older Nonfiction ✨ HOW THE WORD IS PASSED (ADAPTED FOR YOUNG READERS) by @clintsmithiii.bsky.social and @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social Youth Graphic Novels: ✨ HELLO SUNSHINE by @keezyyoung.bsky.social

Overwhelmed with gratitude! As we continue to resist censorship, book banning, antitruth, and all other forms of oppression in this country, I deeply appreciate the support of this book. Thank you @clintsmithiii.bsky.social for this extraordinary memoir!

In this moment when everything feels chaotic and overwhelming, I’m grateful to have this conversation with @randyribay.bsky.social and @triciaebarvia.bsky.social to remind myself and all of us of everything we know and have. Don’t miss this opportunity to in community with #IREL! Register today!

As educators, one of our urgent concerns is cultivating spaces of inclusion and belonging for students in classrooms and schools. We are grateful for the brilliance of @mcolleencruz.bsky.social 1/2

So grateful for Sawsan and Amanda, whose scholarship demonstrates what solidarity and justice for Palestine means in this moment and what this work looks like in our practice. 1/2

We can’t imagine moving through the world of education without the light that Jess consistently provides for children, families, and communities. Now more than ever we need this light and each other. 1/2

The school year has started and I find myself already in desperate need of the kind of community rooted in justice and liberation. I am so grateful that @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social and @triciaebarvia.bsky.social are bringing us back together again for another Teaching Towards Freedom.

Teaching Towards Freedom is back by popular demand. If you missed it in July, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27. 1/3

Looking forward to connecting with educators at Corwin’s 2025 Visible Learning Conference! See y’all bright and early in Vegas!

Thank you for including The Black Creators Series in this ALA recap @publisherswkly.bsky.social!

So grateful for all who made #IREL25 such a vibrant, soul-stirring experience . TY to all of the educators, authors, and facilitators who poured so much brilliance and love into this community and to all of the educators who participated - new and returning. @triciaebarvia.bsky.social

TY Dr. Erica Silva. Honored! And thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social for creating such a powerful platform for educators.

Did you know we have free study guides for these titles? ‪@sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social‬: Antiracist Reading Revolution ‪@triciaebarvia.bsky.social‬: Get Free ‪@jarredamato.bsky.social‬: Just Read It ‪@jserravallo.bsky.social‬: Teaching Reading Across the Day 🔗www.corwin.com/globa...

Left #ALA25 tired but full from 3 days with the most incredible librarians, educators, and creators. Congratulations to all of the authors and illustrators. We need you and your work now more than ever. And thank you to all who organized, welcomed, and spread so much love. 💗📚

Praise for the Young Reader’s Edition of How The Word Is Passed! Stop by the LBYR Booth (205) at #ALAAC25 for a first peek! @clintsmithiii.bsky.social

Looking forward to being in conversation with some of my favorite Black Creators! Mark your schedule and join us at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! @candlewickpress.bsky.social

So excited to receive the galleys of my adaptation of Clint Smith’s How The Word Is Passed. That they arrived today, on the 104th observance of the Tulsa Race Massacre - the worst incident of domestic racial violence in American history - is monumental. 1/3

Have you registered? Go to TheIREL.org

This country’s legacy of eugenics and ableism and this current administration’s approach toward disabilities is an urgent call for us to come together to reject such inhumanity.1/3

Whether you are a new or returning member of #IREL , we hope you’ll join us to discuss centering Palestine in our collective work toward freedom.

Red Clay Educators: Your partner in developing a vision and building capacity for justice-centered schools where all students thrive. Now scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year. Email [email protected] for professional development offerings and more.

Let There Be New Flowerings by #LucilleClifton is an invocation for us all right now. #nationalpoetrymonth #redclayeducators

📣 #IREL25 Session Announcement! 1/3

It’s dandelion season! If you’ve read Antiracist Reading Revolution: A Framework for Teaching Beyond Representation Toward Liberation you are aware of my admiration for this humble flower. Here’s why. 1/5

One of my favorite poems to enjoy with students and to admire personification in action is April Rain Song by Langston Hughes. 1/3

I’m thrilled to be in conversation with my brilliant sisters - Dr. @sealeyruiz.bsky.social and Dr. Bettina Love with music by the brilliant DJ Dr. Todd Craig. If you’re in town during spring break and in need of an intellectual boost as well as radical joy, this is where you need to be. 1/3

So honored to help usher this YA version of Clint Smith’s powerful, brilliant, and necessary memoir into the world. 1/4

Who all gonna be at Kweli2025? A time will be had! BIPOC Creators, grab your literary friends and join us! @kwelijournal.bsky.social

First time in Oakland and no notes! Thank you Oakland Literacy Coalition for inviting me to keynote at the Literacy & Justice For All Conference. That standing ovation felt like the sun. 🙏🏾☀️ Got to watch my phenomenal sis @bettinalove in action and spend time outside where we made it happen!

Good morning Oakland! @oaklitcoalition.bsky.social

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black Love. (a short 🧵) On the surface, the term Black Love simply means Black people existing comfortably in both their culture and affection for others.

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black Kingdoms. (a short thread) Although often overshadowed by ancient Egypt, there were powerful, highly advanced civilizations that rivaled those of the northeast corner of Africa including the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire.

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black Musicians and Music. (a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black Resilience. (a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach about HBCUs. (a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black community. (A short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach about Black Artists. (a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black joy. ( a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black reclamation. (a short thread)

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black resistance and Black existence. Go to linktr.ee/sonjacherrypaul for the free educator’s guide for Revolution In Our Time and for the full interview with @keklamagoon.bsky.social.

There could have and should have been a better tribute to Q. 😞

It’s Black History Month! Teach Black excellence rather than Black trauma.

What will you do with your time on MLK Day… and beyond? A thread.

The Teach Black History All Year Institute is now available exclusively to schools,  districts, and educational organizations. @mcolleencruz.bsky.social A thread.

Are you able to add just one more item to your holiday shopping cart? If you are able to, please consider purchasing a toy, art supply, or clothing item to gift to a child this holiday season! Please help bring holiday cheer to the beautiful children at Harlem Family Residence. 1/2

Beloved Nikki, I remember being at a complete loss for words the night I met you. It is difficult to know what to say to someone who has always had the right words at the right time. Finally, I was able to say thank you for writing me into the world. 1/2

Looking forward to being in community with NAIS #PoCC participants at our session, “Liberation as Stance: Literacy Tool kits for Humanity.” While our books *sold out* at the NAIS bookstore @triciaebarvia.bsky.social and I are each giving a copy away at our session. Join us!

I’m proud of the work my cousin does all year to support children and families. If you’re able to help spread some holiday to children ages 2 -18, please purchase an item from the wish list. A toy, a pair of pajamas, art supplies, a blanket will bring so much joy!