Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy
Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's history and achievements, providing a vital opportunity to introduce diverse stories to young learners. Reflecting on his experience as an openly LGBTQ+ Latino educator, Board Member Johnathan Salinas highlights the importance of inclusive literature in early education. Despite challenges in accessing diverse books, especially in certain states, supporting culturally relevant and LGBTQ+ inclusive materials is essential for fostering acceptance and understanding in our classrooms.
Interview with Author, Harry Woodgate about their children’s book, Grandad's Pride
Harry released a sequel , Grandad’s Pride. And let me tell you, it’s pure delight…This week I had the absolute joy of interviewing Harry Woodgate about Grandad’s Pride and left it feeling even more enchanted with this author and his book. I think you will too.