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Submit ReviewTune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about excellent children’s literature in verse, alongside a conversation with the wonderful Charles Waters, the co-author of Can I Touch Your Hair?: Poems of Race, Mistakes, and Friendship.
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Charles Waters Recommendations
Crossover by Kwame Alexander
The Land of the Cranes by Aida Salzaar
You Can Fly by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Garvey’s Choice by Nikki Grimes
Bronx Masquerade by Nikki Grimes (Young Adult)
Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia Mccall (Young Adult)
Books Discussed
Dictionary for a Better World: Poems, Quotes, and Anecdotes from A to Zby Irene Latham and Charles Waters, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini
Starfish by Lisa Fipps
What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About? Poems for When a Person Needs a Poem by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lee White
The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lai
One Last Word: Wisdom from the Harlem Renaissance by Nikki Grimes
The Red Pencil by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga
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Tune in to hear Nicole and Nusrah talk about Asian American femme authors, in conversation with the wonderful Kelly Yang, author of Front Desk and Parachutes.
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Books Mentioned
Any Day With You by Mae Respicio
Insurrecto by Gina Apostol – adult recommendation
Stargazing by Jen Wang
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Estrada Kelly
Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together by Andrea Tsurumi
Asian-Americans Who Inspire Us by Analiza Quiroz Wolf, illustrated by Tuire Suirainen
Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist, written by Julie Leung
From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom, illustrated by Kai Yun Ching
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Until next time!
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This week Nicole and Nusrah are back to talk about some excellent middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads.
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Resources to curate more middle-grade books with non-binary and trans leads
https://lgbtqreads.com/middle-grade/
https://www.lambdaliterary.org/2021/03/2021-lambda-literary-award-finalists
Books Mentioned
The Strangeworlds Travel Agency* by LD Lapinski
The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag
Ana on the Edge by A.J. Sass
Cattywampus by Ash Van Otterloo
Spin with Me by Ami Polonsky
The Moon Within by Aida Salazar
Both Can Be True by Jules Machias
Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker
King and The Dragonflies by Kacen Callendar
I am Jazz* by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings
Who Are You? The Kids’ Guide to Gender Identity by Brook Pessin-Whedbee
Don’t forget to check out some excellent lists over at Book Riot that mention more reads to help you start a conversation about gender identity.
Titles with an asterisk (*) denote an own-voices author.
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Nicole and Nusrah discuss empowering board books in honor of Women’s History Month!
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Resources for curating an inclusive selection
Vilissa Thompson, Social Worker, Writer, Disability activist compiled this Black Women’s syllabus compilation.
Little Feminist Bookclub is a great resource for intersectional, feminist children’s literature.
Non-Board Books Discussed
Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousufzai, illustrated by Kerascoët
Board Books Discussed honoring Womens’ history month
Dream Big Little One written and illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Baby Young Gifted and Black by Jamia Wilson, illustrated by Andrea Pippins
Hats of Faith by Media Cohan, illustrated by Sarah Walsh
ABC for Me: ABC What Can She Be?: Girls can be anything they want to be, from A to Z by Sugar Snap Studio (Author), Jessie Ford (Author)
Baby Feminists Board book by Libby Babbott-Klein , illustrated by Jessica Walker
The Life of / La vida de Dolores by Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein, illustrated by Citlali Reyes
A is for Activist written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara
Lady Legends Alphabet written and illustrated by Beck Feiner
Little Feminist Board Book Set from Mudpuppy and illustrated Lydia Ortiz
I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont and illustrated by David Catrow
Happy Hair written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe
If you have a story idea, reach out to us on social media using hashtag #kidlitthesedays or email us at KidlitTheseDays@bookriot.com. We would love to hear what you’re thinking about and what you would like to hear on the show.
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Nicole and guest Jenn Northington discuss the results of the 2021 Rainbow List, fantasy chapter books, and hear from BB Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers.
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Books Discussed
Amari and the Night Brothers by BB Alston
Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
Storm Runner by JC Cervantes (cw: ableism)
The Serpent’s Secret (KIRANMALA AND THE KINGDOM BEYOND) by Sayantali Dasgupta
Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Dragon Egg Princess by Ellen Oh
Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee
Root Magic by Eden Royce
Blackblood by Phu Vuong
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Nicole and Matthew discuss the results of the 2021 Youth Media Awards and celebrate some of their favorite books honored by the awards.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:
Closing Note:
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Nicole and Matthew talk about current awareness of the Holocaust among Millenials and Gen Z individuals as well as antisemitic images and language present at the January 6 insurrection event at the Capital in Washington, DC. Joining us is Susan Kusel, synagogue librarian, book buyer for an independent bookstore, and author of The Passover Guest, illustrated by Sean Rubin.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:
Closing Note:
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Nicole and Matthew talk about the books they’re most looking forward to in 2021. Joining us is Sailaja Joshi, CEO and founder of Mango and Marigold Press.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS
Middle Grade
CLOSING NOTE:
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Nicole and Matthew talk about the collective pandemic experience and how, despite all going through this together, we can end up feeling awfully alone. Joining us is book creator LeUyen Pham, Caldecott Honor recipient and author and illustrator of Outside, Inside.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS
CLOSING NOTE:
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Nicole and Matthew talk about working with children through challenging questions with truthful answers. Joining us is special guest Jelani Memory, author of A Kids Book About Racism and co-founder and CEO of A Kids Book About.
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BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS
MIDDLE GRADE
CLOSING NOTE:
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