No More All-White Panels: A PLEDGE
Our industry marginalizes people of color. We know this.
In a multitude of ways, we do not include or promote their voices as we should. This is problematic for the authors, editors, illustrators and other people of color who must work twice as hard for far less attention and reward. But it is also problematic for the children we claim to serve, who desperately need to hear a range of voices. Our young readers are increasingly diverse. It makes no sense that their literature not represent them.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to improve this situation. We Need Diverse Books has had a dramatic impact, and many now recognize the need for more inclusive literature. We give lip service to this need. We talk about mirrors and windows, as well as the importance of #ownvoices. And yet, though we now see a lot of conversations about the need for diversity, in practical terms, not much has changed.
Our industry is a complicated machine, with many moving parts. We are authors and illustrators, editors and publicists. But we are also booksellers, teachers, and librarians. We are event organizers and reviewers. This complexity can make it extremely easy to pass the buck. “What can I do?” each of us thinks.
For several years now, I’ve sat on the programming committee for a book festival. In the past, I’ve helped coordinate conferences and reading series as well. This has given me an interesting vantage point. I’ve gotten to see how few people of color are supported with marketing dollars. There are always a few superstars pitched—bestsellers and award winners—but not many. The publishers, who I assume must answer to their company’s bottom line, send out the authors likeliest to sell lots of books. In an economy built on systemic racism, this means they send out mostly white authors.
But festivals and conferences are exactly how new authors become bestsellers and award winners. In addition to selling books, these events bring visibility. They draw the attention of award committees and open the door to financial opportunities like school visits and other paid events. So this marginalization becomes a cycle. Success breeds success. Money follows money.
Today, I’m calling on my fellow authors and illustrators to make a change. To refuse to play a part in this cycle. We can’t change everything overnight, but we can refuse to participate in the marginalization of our colleagues and friends. We can hope that our example draws attention from conference and festival organizers, from publishers, booksellers, educators, reviewers, and others. If enough of us join together, perhaps diverse panels will become the rule, not the exception.
Of course, our industry does not only marginalize people of color. We have a great deal of work to do in supporting other underrepresented populations as well. We must strive to include LGBTQUIA authors and illustrators, those with disabilities, women, and Native authors, among others. Until our conferences and festivals fully represent this country’s diverse population, there will be serious work to do. However, for the purposes of this pledge, it feels useful to focus on one specific goal. One clear mission. Which is this:
In a world of wildly talented authors and illustrators of color, there is simply no reason for an all-white panel, ever. If you agree with me, I hope you’ll make this pledge, by leaving a note in the comments below.
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WE PLEDGE TO SERVE ONLY ON PANELS THAT INCLUDE VOICES OF COLOR.
Due to the ubiquity of all-white panels in the professional and academic spheres of publishing, literacy, and children’s literature, we feel it has become necessary to take a stand. We pledge to decline service on all-white panels of three or more speakers (excluding the moderator), at any conference or festival, and to decline invitations from any conference or festival without meaningful representation overall. We know that the voices of people of color are essential to any meaningful conversation in our field, and we do not want to contribute to their exclusion.
*this post is written in partnership with #kidlitwomen, a month-long effort to highlight the voices of women authors and illustrators, and to address the issues they face.
**this post is also made in conjunction with No More All-Male Panels
March 27th, 2018 at 6:24 pm
An important step. I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 4:58 am
I am in.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:00 am
I’m in. Thank you, Laurel. This won’t solve the problem, but it’s one thing we can all do to help raise awareness.
I’ve been doing this quietly for a few years & have a suggestion for people for whom this is new: send an email to your publisher’s publicist & school library marketing people today, letting them know that you’ve made this promise. It will help prevent an uncomfortable situation where you’ve already been promised for an event and learn later that the proposed lineup doesn’t fit with your commitment.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:03 am
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:10 am
Yes. Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:12 am
I wholeheartedly join you in this pledge.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:13 am
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:27 am
Absolutely agree. Thanks for writing and posting this. I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:37 am
Very happy to sign.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:54 am
This is a no- brainer. I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:01 am
I pledge.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:04 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:16 am
I’m in—both as a person who speaks on panels and who helps organize conferences. I should note that I’m on two panels at an upcoming conference on 4/7 at CSU, one of which includes only White people.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:16 am
I’m not (yet) in the position to be asked to join a panel, but I am a member of an SCBWI regional team. I make this pledge both as a panel-planner, and a potential future panel member.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:24 am
I’m in (if ever on the panel circuit).
March 28th, 2018 at 6:48 am
IN.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:01 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:05 am
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:09 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:09 am
Yep. IN.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:17 am
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:18 am
Signed.
Another suggestion to add to Kate’s: I find organizers often are willing but may ask for suggestions. Get to know your iPOC colleagues, particularly those who don’t yet have national profiles, and be ready with their names.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:19 am
Like other’s have mentioned, I’m not currently in the position to join a panel, but if/when I am asked I will not forget this pledge.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:24 am
I’m in. Thanks for doing this, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:30 am
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:30 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:32 am
Yes. While I have often been told, “We tried” when I bring this up (when asked for conference feedback after the fact), I think we need to be proactive and say, “Let me know if you’d like help or suggestions” at the planning phase. The more organizers know this is going to be a common expectation, the more they will try in the first place. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:41 am
In.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:41 am
YES. SIGNED.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:42 am
I’m in too, but I will admit one of the proposed panels I’m on for NCTE this year (which may or may not be invited) has only white women on it. We did look for a PoC to join us, but the topic was narrow and the book needed to be one pubbed this year–we failed to find anyone. I would make a stronger effort next time.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:46 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:49 am
I am in. Absolutely.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:49 am
Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:57 am
Yes! Signed. Thank you, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:58 am
Thank you for this! Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:58 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:01 am
IN!
March 28th, 2018 at 8:02 am
Signed. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:05 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:13 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:19 am
Yes, I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:23 am
I’m not currently published as an author of children’s books, but it the opportunity arises in the future, I will honor this pledge. In the meantime, I pledge not to attend a panel that only includes white authors.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:26 am
Count me IN.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:57 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 9:28 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 9:53 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:06 am
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 10:08 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:16 am
Count me in.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:18 am
Yes. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:27 am
Of course, I am in! Thanks for organizing, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:31 am
I’m in. Thank you, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:33 am
Signed
March 28th, 2018 at 10:43 am
Very happy to sign. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:44 am
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 10:45 am
Absolutely. I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:46 am
I support this wholeheartedly.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:50 am
Sure.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:57 am
Signed! And stoked to see this pledge!
March 28th, 2018 at 10:58 am
In!
March 28th, 2018 at 11:03 am
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 11:12 am
I happily take this pledge. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 11:24 am
I’m in. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 11:43 am
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 11:48 am
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 12:07 pm
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 12:11 pm
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 12:12 pm
Of course I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 12:14 pm
Absolutely! Together we can create change. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 12:22 pm
I’m in. Thanks, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:27 pm
signed
March 28th, 2018 at 12:27 pm
I’m Mexican-American, but I’ll make an adjacent anti-colorism pledge.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:29 pm
I’m signing! Thanks for putting this together.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:38 pm
I’m in. Thank you Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:41 pm
Signed. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:43 pm
In. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Signed. Thank you, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:50 pm
I’m in. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 12:53 pm
In.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:01 pm
So pledged!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:06 pm
I join the pledge. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:11 pm
Update to my pledge: there was a change in the 4/7 CSU panel and it now includes a woman of color. Glad to see progress here!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:12 pm
Yes, I had already decided to do this and am happy to make it public. And agree that it’s key that we not only make this commitment, but learn about iPOC authors to recommend in our places. Thank you for creating this public pledge.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:15 pm
Yup!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:16 pm
Yes! I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Count me in!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:37 pm
YES YES YES!
I am making a habit of asking who else is on a panel when I am first asked and if there are no POC confirmed to make it clear from the beginning that I will not participate on a white-only panel, and offer to make recommendations and connections.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:44 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:47 pm
Count me in, please!
March 28th, 2018 at 1:48 pm
I’m signing.
As the illustrator of the above graphic, I was all-too-aware of my whiteness in drawing this image illustrating just how biased the industry (and the world) is – and in my favor! The boy on the right could very easily be a self-portrait.
I have been asked if there will be an updated version of this graphic. I hope there will be. I’m prepared to update the numbers and change a few colors, but I think it would be far better to highlight the art and ingenuity of a person of color with a new illustration. I will work to make that a reality.
For the number of times I’m asked to be on panels (none so far) it truly is the least I can do to publicly say that I won’t be on an all-white panel. On the other hand, I hope to continue to be a part of this fantastic community of smart, passionate writers and artists for years to come, and I plan to honor this pledge if I ever get the honor of an invitation.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:55 pm
Count me in.
March 28th, 2018 at 1:58 pm
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 2:03 pm
I’m in! Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 2:04 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 2:04 pm
Signed
March 28th, 2018 at 2:08 pm
All. In.
March 28th, 2018 at 2:10 pm
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 2:10 pm
Thank you for making this happen.
March 28th, 2018 at 2:12 pm
Signed with enthusiasm!
March 28th, 2018 at 2:15 pm
I absolutely sign this!! It’s something I always ask and often offer suggestions of other panelists.
That said, I think I do have an all white panel coming up. It’s me in conversation with Laurie Halse Anderson and Emily Carroll about SPEAK the graphic novel. I do not know anything about Emily, but I know Laurie and I are white. I’m doing this in my position as an LA Times YA Book Award Committee member. We all have various duties and this is one I’ve (of course, very willingly) agreed to.
Candace Fleming will be making award presentations (and on my other panel that is NOT all white) and Dr. Claudette McLinn will be in conversation with Jason Reynolds.
-Sharon
March 28th, 2018 at 2:18 pm
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 2:25 pm
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 2:53 pm
Count me in. Xx
March 28th, 2018 at 2:57 pm
signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 3:00 pm
In. Thanks,Laurel!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:05 pm
I’m all in!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:07 pm
Definitely in!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:15 pm
Yep. I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 3:17 pm
It’s my hope that as long as we keep speaking and steppin’ in the right direction, and listening to and learning from POC and marginalized people, change will come. Thanks for doing this.
March 28th, 2018 at 3:17 pm
I’m in. Thanks!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:19 pm
All in for this!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Trying again. Signed and thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 3:27 pm
I am SO in. Thanks for this!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:27 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:29 pm
Signed. Thanks!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Totally signed. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:41 pm
Signed with gratitude for the important work you and so many others are doing!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:46 pm
Not only will I refuse to participate in all-white panels, but as an organizer of events I will work diligently to provide representation to talent of all colors. Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 3:47 pm
Signed. Thanks!
March 28th, 2018 at 3:51 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 4:01 pm
I’m on board. Thanks, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 4:05 pm
Happy to add my voice to this chorus. In addition to speaking on panels that reflect America, ask conference organizers what steps they are taking to make attendees of all kinds feel welcome and respected. If you present in front of a sea of white faces, talk to the organizers about it. They need some encouragement to do the right thing.
March 28th, 2018 at 4:06 pm
This is my formal YES! Thanks.
March 28th, 2018 at 4:13 pm
All right!!
March 28th, 2018 at 4:41 pm
Yes!
March 28th, 2018 at 4:46 pm
In. Thank you, Laurel, for your leadership!!!
March 28th, 2018 at 4:53 pm
I’m in!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:03 pm
Signed. Thank you, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:07 pm
Signed! Thanks so much for doing this, Laurel!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:14 pm
100%
March 28th, 2018 at 5:14 pm
I’m in. Thanks!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Signed wholeheartedly!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:28 pm
In.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Count me in!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:35 pm
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:43 pm
Yes!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:49 pm
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 5:49 pm
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 5:50 pm
Absolutely count me in.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:07 pm
Signed!
March 28th, 2018 at 6:08 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:18 pm
Laurel — thanks for launching and formalizing this important step and discussion. Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:22 pm
In. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:25 pm
In.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:34 pm
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:35 pm
Of course!
March 28th, 2018 at 6:36 pm
I’m in. I also pledge to make sure my book lists and author visits are inclusive.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:37 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Signed! Thank you for this, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:39 pm
I’m in as well. Thank you for organizing and advocating for this, Laurel.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:46 pm
Sign me up. And thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 6:47 pm
Count me in!
March 28th, 2018 at 6:47 pm
Absolutely in.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:48 pm
I’m in and so happy to see this!
Thank you!
In a similar spirit, as a gay / trans mommy I no longer appear at events that do not openly
Include LGBT+ diversity as well.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Signed. -John Schu
March 28th, 2018 at 6:54 pm
I’m in. Thank you.
March 28th, 2018 at 6:55 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:03 pm
I’m in too.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:04 pm
As someone who gets to moderate panels from time to time, I’m in
March 28th, 2018 at 7:12 pm
If the happy day comes and I’m ever invited to speak on a panel, I am absolutely in!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:39 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 7:48 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 7:50 pm
I’m in.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:15 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 8:53 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 9:11 pm
thumbs up
March 28th, 2018 at 9:26 pm
In!
March 28th, 2018 at 9:31 pm
I’m in, Laurel. Thank you!
March 28th, 2018 at 9:31 pm
Yes!!
March 28th, 2018 at 9:32 pm
I’m in! I do want to note that similar to what others have mentioned, I’m part of a 3-person breakout session at an SCBWI with one of my authors and her editor, to discuss our process from submission to publication. I’m assuming this does not constitute a ‘panel discussion’and I have confirmed there are multiple POC presenting at the same conference. Just felt I should disclose this.
March 28th, 2018 at 10:45 pm
Signed.
March 28th, 2018 at 11:10 pm
In.
March 28th, 2018 at 11:22 pm
Thanks so much for putting this together! I’m in.
March 29th, 2018 at 5:03 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 5:07 am
Yes!!
March 29th, 2018 at 5:20 am
Thank you!
March 29th, 2018 at 5:41 am
Yes. In. signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 6:04 am
I’m in!
March 29th, 2018 at 6:25 am
Count me in.
March 29th, 2018 at 6:51 am
In!
March 29th, 2018 at 7:09 am
Signed! Thank you for putting this together.
March 29th, 2018 at 7:18 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 7:47 am
Signed!
March 29th, 2018 at 8:17 am
I’m in. Thanks, Laurel.
March 29th, 2018 at 8:18 am
Thank you for this, I’m in too!
March 29th, 2018 at 8:44 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 8:55 am
I’m in.
March 29th, 2018 at 8:59 am
Signed!
March 29th, 2018 at 9:02 am
Signed. Thank you.
March 29th, 2018 at 9:11 am
Signed!
March 29th, 2018 at 9:22 am
Absolutely 100% yes!
March 29th, 2018 at 9:25 am
I’m in. Thank you.
March 29th, 2018 at 9:40 am
I’m definitely in. Thank you for this. <3
March 29th, 2018 at 10:02 am
Yep.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:09 am
Co-signed. This shouldn’t be hard, folks.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:14 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:38 am
Signed! Thanks so much for doing this!
March 29th, 2018 at 10:39 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:48 am
Yes. Thank you.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:48 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:50 am
Signed. Thank you, Laurel!
March 29th, 2018 at 10:50 am
All in! And thanks!
March 29th, 2018 at 10:50 am
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:58 am
I’m in!
March 29th, 2018 at 11:09 am
A step in the right direction! My next step will be to make certain at my school visits to promote the books/author visits of the incredibly talented POC writers I know and read.
March 29th, 2018 at 11:22 am
Oh, I’m all in for this one! Thanks so much for taking the lead on this.
March 29th, 2018 at 11:39 am
Yes. Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 11:45 am
Signed!
March 29th, 2018 at 11:46 am
Signing! Thank you, Laurel.
March 29th, 2018 at 11:51 am
Absolutely.
March 29th, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 12:39 pm
Laurel, thanks for always being on the forefront of social progress. Happy to be part of this, part of the conversation/thought process/actions of always moving toward social justice. Donna Gephart
March 29th, 2018 at 12:46 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 29th, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Signed
March 29th, 2018 at 1:10 pm
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 1:10 pm
Signed with this caveat: I do have an autoimmune disease that can sometimes be quite serious. If I’m having a flare-up and do manage to drag myself to an event, it may be difficult to for me to take on the additional responsibility of researching and obtaining additional speakers to make the conference as a whole more diverse and/or to double check to make sure that the entire conference has a diverse representation before I attend. I hope people understand this.
March 29th, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Yes! Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 2:46 pm
Thanks Laurel. I’m in.
March 29th, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Signed. I’m waiting to hear back on a proposal already submitted. If accepted, I don’t know whether I can add another person.
March 29th, 2018 at 3:58 pm
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 4:26 pm
Signed and will absolutely uphold both as a panelist as well as an event attendee.
March 29th, 2018 at 6:05 pm
Signed. Thank you!
March 29th, 2018 at 7:25 pm
Count me in.
March 29th, 2018 at 9:01 pm
Signed.
March 29th, 2018 at 10:54 pm
Signed. Thanks for doing this.
March 29th, 2018 at 11:32 pm
Signed.
March 30th, 2018 at 5:11 am
I’m in!
March 30th, 2018 at 8:40 am
I’m in.
March 30th, 2018 at 12:30 pm
I’m in.
March 30th, 2018 at 1:16 pm
I’m in, too!
March 31st, 2018 at 9:25 am
Yes.
March 31st, 2018 at 1:38 pm
Signed.
March 31st, 2018 at 8:25 pm
I’m in too. Thank you Laurel.
April 2nd, 2018 at 10:39 am
I pledge.
April 5th, 2018 at 6:40 am
About dang time. I support this 100%. Thank you Laurel!
April 8th, 2018 at 1:01 pm
Agreed and signed!
May 12th, 2018 at 8:04 pm
I’m in. Been in for years.
May 12th, 2018 at 8:18 pm
I’m in!
May 12th, 2018 at 10:04 pm
I couldn’t remember if I’d signed this already. So I wanted to sign again to be sure. IN!
May 13th, 2018 at 4:54 am
YES! I am absolutely in. Thank you Laurel.
May 13th, 2018 at 6:05 am
100%
May 13th, 2018 at 9:31 am
I’m in!
May 13th, 2018 at 11:20 am
Though I am a long way from being asked to be on a panel, this is an important point and I support it. And I will remember, if or when the day comes.
May 13th, 2018 at 1:21 pm
Signed. Thank you!
October 18th, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Late the game, just saw this! But I am in.
October 19th, 2018 at 9:33 am
Great idea. Putting emphasize on what you touched upon: Budget, if the publisher is not putting marketing $ behind sponsoring PoC talent, choices for panel organizers could get slim. However, if the people who are putting together panels constantly keep hearing author’s refusal to be on non diverse panels this might trigger some $ being more widely distributed to PoC authors.
November 7th, 2018 at 10:05 am
I’m super late seeing this pledge, but please count me in. I’ve only just sat on my first (smaller) panel at a new book festival in Oklahoma, but I’d love to count my name in for this, should my work start circulating more broadly. THANK YOU, Laurel, for this incredible idea.
December 8th, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Diversity on committees is so important, kids can see their story represented in bookscthat feature kids from diverse backgrounds! Representation needed from First Peoples, LGBTQ2+, new immigrants, mixed ethnicities etc!
December 13th, 2018 at 11:05 am
I’m also very late to this, but no less committed. Thank you. Yes.
December 30th, 2018 at 4:46 pm
I’m in. Thank you.