KidsQuest wants a future in which all kids can see themselves reflected in the pages of their books. In this episode of the Love of Learning podcast we’ll introduce you to We Need Diverse Books, an awesome grassroots organization advocating for change in the children’s book publishing industry. Let’s produce and promote literature that reflects and honors all young people! Project Director, Caroline Tung Richmond recommends WNDB’s free online app called OurStory. They aim to help families and educators easily find books with diverse content and by content creators from marginalized communities. Link to the OurStory App below!
Our local King Country children’s librarian, Robin Howe catches us up on all the new, innovative digital programs KCLS has been working on this summer. They’re doing incredible work to make sure everyone in our community has access to all the reading and educational materials they need to succeed. Visit their K-12 Education, Caregiver, and Student Support page and you’ll find great ebook recommendations supporting conversations about race and social justice.
Copy this link to check out the MyStory App on the We Need Diverse Book’s Website:
Copy this link to check out the KCLS K-12 Educator, Parent and Caregiver Support Page:
Copy this link to check out the KCLS story time companion tool, Tell Me A Story:
Rudine Sims Bishop, The Ohio State University. “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors” originally appeared in Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, no. 3 Summer 1990.
Audio Postcard From KidsQuest To You!
Invite your kids to listen in on this fun, participatory segment. Each episode we’ll hear a surprise message from someone in our community. Who will it be this week?
KidsQuest would love to receive an audio postcard from your family! Here’s how you and your kids can send one to us:
Use the audio memo app on your cell phone to record a short message to KidsQuest. Hold the phone about four inches away from the speaker’s mouth, with the front of the phone facing the ceiling, as if they were talking on speaker phone. You can use your name or name or keep it anonymous.
What is a message you’d like to share with KidsQuest? Do you miss playing there while the building is closed? What is a happy memory you have from a time you visited? Remember: postcards are short and sweet so keep the recordings to one minute or less. Submissions will be shared on the next episode!
Email your recordings to host, Allie Cheroutes at allie@kidsquestmuseum.org
