Books Shield Immigrant Kids Standing behind a shield emblazoned with the image of a hero of the Haitian Revolution, this Haitian American boy holds back harm. He made the hero shield with Haitian American author Francie Latour and her social justice organization, Wee The People. Side-by-side with Francie Latour at this (and many events this… Read more »
I’m Your Neighbor Books was gobsmacked to present Kende! Kende! Kende! and our nonprofit’s programs on the wild and wonderful KidLit TV with co-hosts Rocco Staino and Publisher Spotlight’s Ellen Myrick.
“No one chooses to be a refugee.” —Omar Mohamed As American debates how and if refugees can cross its border with Mexico, as refugees in Gaza and Sudan cannot find a place of safety, and as 48 million refugees worldwide wait to rebuild a home, are there any more important words than this? Omar Mohamed,… Read more »
The 13,000+ books we have placed in Welcoming Libraries across the country all have the same invitation: Read to Welcome. Read to Belong. Each children’s book tells the story of a modern immigrant family or their new generations. As readers, you will not be surprised that these books change us. Reading at any age gives… Read more »
I’m Your Neighbor Books Executive Director Kirsten Cappy is honored to by keynoting the 2021 NHSLMA Library Camp on their themes of WELCOME | INCLUDE | REPRESENT. Participants, watch this post for resources. The Suitcase: Unpacking Children’s Books for Stronger Community Our collections and future acquisitions hold the tools for a more equitable school and… Read more »
Thank you to everyone who joined I’m Your Neighbor Books’ “Building Cultural Competency & Allyship in Maine Students” webinar for the Maine Association of School Libraries. And welcome to all of those here who are simply curious about the resources. The first six people to comment or ask a question below will get a copy… Read more »
“What do immigrant kids think of the program?” —Curry College Student This was the final question that was asked of Welcoming Library co-founder Kate Cutko and Executive Director Kirsten Cappy. They were speaking to Kathy McDonough‘s Children’s Literature: Gateway to the World class about the founding of I’m Your Neighbor Books and the Welcoming Library…. Read more »
Look for our mighty Virginia Ambassador Jeanne Trabulsi and her newly minted Welcoming Library at the Shenandoah Children’s Literature Conference from June 24-28th. Jeanne will be speaking about I’m Your Neighbor Books, the Welcoming Library, and her astounding project Refugee Dolls.
The Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening5/15/19 – 5/17/19Pittsburg, PA The Welcoming Library will join over 400 leaders from across the country who are building inclusive and prosperous communities by making everyone who lives there feel like they belong. The Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening merge cutting edge policies and innovative ideas from the… Read more »
Creating a Welcoming Classroom with Immigration LiteratureFriday, November 22, 2019 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.National Teachers of English (NCTE) ConferenceBaltimore, MD Educator and author Louise El Yaafouri (Refugee Classroom; The Newcomer Student) will moderate a panel of four authors and one book advocate, sharing ideas of how children’s literature (picture books through YA) can be used to… Read more »