A collection of poems written by women to inspire kids to social justice. The poems reflect such topics a discrimination, empathy, acceptance and more.
dottir press said it so well I’ve just quoted them:
“IntersectionAllies isn’t just a book. It’s a mirror in which kids of all genders, races, sexualities, abilities, cultures, and origins can see their whole selves reflected, respected, and celebrated. In a world increasingly fractured by xenophobia, racism, ableism, homophobia and transphobia, and other forms of injustice, IntersectionAllies teaches the meaning of “community” to kids and parents alike, along with rhyming strategies to support and celebrate each other’s differences.”
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Written by an activist, this alphabet book teaches kids the language of activism.
“N is for No.
No! No! No!
Yes to what we want.
Not to what must go!
No! No! No!”
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“X is for Malcolm.
As in Malcolm X.
History’s lessons
can be complex.
Remember Parks.
Remember King.
Remember Malcolm.
And Let freedom ring!