Children's book author and diversity expert Sushmita Kirkland. Residing in Amsterdam, she discusses promoting discussions on diversity, inclusion, and representation among children. Her book "Alphabets of the World," and upcoming titles feature her children as characters, reflecting diverse cultural influences. The conversation emphasizes early education in diversity, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ rights, and race relations, critiques current educational systems, particularly for neurodivergent students, and advocates for a more personalized approach to education.
About Sushmita:
Our differences and our similarities converging together develops our unique blueprint. That right there is our superpower that no one else can replicate or duplicate. We should all be aware of it, talk about it and celebrate it. This is the premise of the work that I do. Children are the future of the world and with having conversations about our world, its diversity, and their role in it helps us all build a world that is truly inclusive and equitable.
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