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Don't try to do it all! Pick one topic and build upon what you learned together next year.
Hi friends!
From ending violence against Asian & Pacific Islanders to mental health and self-advocacy, we have to start hard conversations with our kids. Here's everything you need to get started.
This month we explore book censorship, courage & AAPI heritage
Also we talk about:
Simple conversations with kids about labor rights for May Day
How reporters & artists fight inequality for World Press Freedom Day
Why we should create safe spaces for National Bird Day despite how much these tiny dinosaurs scare the crap out of me
Recognizing invisible labor for Mothers Day
Exploring the role colonization plays in famine - and what we can do about it
Who was Vincent Chin, and why do we say his name?
Which tropes should we watch out for in American Asian & Pacific Islanders stories?
How do we stay resilient & support each other through AAPI heritage month in the midst of increasing racism and violence?
Composting - starting small and having fun with it
What’s wrong with the way we portray mental health conditions in kidlit?
Why do we need to know the difference between bravery and courage?
Bonus actions to change the world
And probably more! So much! And you only have to read one book to change the world!
Click through for the full toolkit
Coming up next
I’ll be back in June with more cool stuff to reduce your workload while raising kind & courageous kiddos.
Over in the Luminary Braintrust, we’re goofing around with nonsense spring horoscopes, dismantling false urgency in supremacy culture, and writing our own trope-filled terrible kids movie. » Join us! «
I’d love to hear from you - what tricky conversations are you tackling with your kids these days?
With you,
Ashia
PS: Together in the Summer Parent Activist Collective, we examine our pacing, strengthen our boundaries, and define our needs to maintain activism and parenting without burning out. Join the free wait list to get early-bird rates before registration increases on May 8th.
PPS: Line Leaders Summer Camp is back for our Charlottesville peeps! Find out how to request a pop-up camp in your city.
PPPS: Calling all kidlit nerds: Reply to this email to find out how you can read board books with your toddler in exchange for a free LBT membership.