I thought someone might find the below workshop interesting.

 

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Kym

 

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Black Lives Matter in the Classroom: A Conversation with Experts

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Learn about how to bring the Black Lives Matter movement into your school, classroom, library or home in this powerful discussion.

 

Black Lives Matter is the most important social justice movement of our time, but it can be daunting to teach in the classroom. In this conversation with four experts, we will explore tools to help facilitate learning around the Black Lives Matter Movement and its principles. Laleña Garcia and Caryn Davidson, author and illustrator of What We Believe: A Black Lives Matter Principles Activity Book join Jesse Hagopian and Denisha Jones, co-authors of Black Lives Matter at School, as they share their expertise on teaching Black Lives Matter in the classroom as well as provide an in-depth look into their books.

 

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Time: 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT

Duration: 1 hour

How to Join: Register here. If you can’t join live, you can still register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar takes place.

 

Order copies of What We Believe: A Black Lives Matter Principles Activity Book when you register here and receive free domestic shipping. Order copies of Black Lives Matter at School for 40% off here.

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Temporary Virtual Read Aloud Guidelines Extended

Our COVID Virtual Read Aloud Guidelines have been extended through the end of the 2020-2021 school year for all teachers and librarians. For more information or to submit a read aloud, visit this blog post.

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January New Releases

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written by Samantha Thornhill, illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez

Ages 4–7 | January 12, 2021

 

In this new book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Lily and her friends organize a protest in order to save their neighborhood public garden from being demolished.

 

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written by Sheri Tan, illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez

Ages 4–7 | January 12, 2021

 

When Pablo must deal with the loss of his beloved pet fish, the Confetti Kids gather to support him.

 

Planning a Virtual Author Visit?

Many of our authors and illustrators do virtual visits and can present to your classroom or library via Zoom, Skype, or another platform. Browse our growing list of available authors and contact authorvisits@leeandlow.com to find out more.

 

Want to host an author, but not sure where to begin? Check out our blog post for tips and guidance on how to set up a virtual author event. 

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Sneak Peek! Lee & Low's Spring 2021 Titles

2020 has been a challenging year to say the least, so we're more than ready to reset and start the new year with some great new books! 

 

Here’s a sneak peek of our Winter and Spring 2021 titles ranging from dance-stepping picture books to heart-stopping middle grade. Check out our full list on our blog. You can also request review copies here on Edelweiss.

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written by Cindy Trumbore and Susan L. Roth, illustrated by Susan L. Roth

Ages 8–12 | February 2021

 Booklist

 

The fascinating true story of a beautiful native Hawaiian butterfly, a great Hawaiian warrior king, and current-day efforts by scientists and citizens to restore the butterfly’s declining population.

 

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written by Supriya Kelkar

Ages 8–12 | February 2021



In 1857 India, 12-year-old Meera escapes a life she has no say in—and certain death on her husband’s funeral pyre—only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When a rebellion against British colonizers spreads, she must choose between relative safety in a British household or standing up for herself and her people.

 

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written by Kelly J. Baptist, illustrated by Darnell Johnson

Ages 5–8 | March 2021

 Kirkus Reviews

 

Kai is the only member of his family who can’t get the dance steps to the Electric Slide right. But Kai is determined to bust a move in this fun and sweet celebration of African American families.

 

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written by Mark Karlins, illustrated by Nicole Wong

Ages 6–8 | March 2021

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Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us—if we take the time to look.

 

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written by Jean Fahey, illustrated by Simone Shin

Ages 4–6 | March 2021

 

In this charming bilingual picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home libraries and discover the magic and wonder of reading books. Also available in Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Arabic bilingual versions.

 

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written by A. M. Dassu

Ages 8–12 | March 2021

Best New Children’s Novels, The Guardian

 

What turns citizens into refugees and then immigrants? In this powerful middle-grade debut, Sami and his family embark on a harrowing journey to save themselves from the Syrian civil war.

 

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written by Andrea Zimmerman, illustrated by Jing Jing Tsong

Ages 4–8 | April 2021

 

Two siblings journey into the woods in a tender story of branching out and new growth from acclaimed writer Andrea Zimmerman and New York Times bestselling illustrator Jing Jing Tsong.

 

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Customized Classroom Libraries and Bookrooms

Want to build a more inclusive collection for your classroom, school, or district? We can help! Our educational sales team is ready to work with you to create a customized collection that fits your needs, goals, and budget.

 

Fill out this form to get started, or email us directly at quotes@leeandlow.com.

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From The Horn Book: A Conversation with Literary Agents on Diversity and Inclusion

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Over at The Horn Book, publisher Jason Low interviews literary agents about the important role literary agents play in the publishing world and how that affects who becomes a published author.

 

Jason Low: How do the numbers provided by the Diversity Baseline Survey (DBS 2.0) help you in your work? 

 

Thao Le, agent, Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency: The data reveals the reality of what publishers buy and the stark holes in diversity. 

 

Quressa Robinson, agent, Nelson Literary Agency: Extreme frustration! It can be quite disheartening to see the numbers remain stagnant, especially when I have a client list full of talented Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) writers who have to be nothing less than perfect to even get past the editorial board stage. Yet I have heard editors say they are willing to put in the work if something comes from the right (undoubtedly white) agent. 

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