CONTENT WARNING: death and grief. In the dim, distant days of studying for my MLIS we had to complete a research project. When I did it, one of our options...
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”I will not share or amplify the voices of hate and oppression against our takatāpui whānau (queer family members). Instead, it is time to amplify, uplift, and celebrate LGBTQIA+, and...
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Let's celebrate and highlight these brilliant creators all the year around, and not just one month. ~ Anne. As you can tell by the full name – Asian American, Native...
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Compiled by Auntie Anne. April 23 is Saint George's Day. So, it seemed like a good time to celebrate all things dragonish. Songs, rhymes, and felt boards: Bread & Butter:...
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The first step to Empowerment is Visibility. International Transgender Day of Visibility was created as a day to visibly celebrate being transgender. Also for allies to show their support for...
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Whether you focus on the UN's message, or that of IWD, the focus is on women's equality and empowerment. Whether they are what would be called an activist, a trailblazer,...
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Compiled by Auntie Anne. February may be Love Your Library month. But I say every day is Love Your Library day. Members of the Storytime Solidary Facebook group shared their...
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by Miss Rosie Reads.Why Am I Doing a Hanukkah Storytime? Good question! The short answer is: because I was asked to, also because as an advocate for multicultural programs, it’s...
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Lunar New Year / Spring Festival If, like me, you are from a Western / white background, you may have been introduced to Chinese New Year, but... Lunar New Year...
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Booklist curated by: Auntie Anne. 26 January is ‘Australia Day’ – often called ‘Invasion Day’ or ‘Survival Day’ by First Nations people. It is a good time to highlight the...
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