The PEN Ten: An Interview with Deesha Philyaw
“Writers speak truth to power. Writers disrupt white supremacist narratives with truer, more just narratives. Tenderness, joy, humor, and imagination are among our weapons of resistance.” More
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Here we are. The story of Wilma Rudolph was one of the best books I've read as a child. I too like her wore braces on my legs growing up. She inspired me to know that there is life after braces. https://twitter.com/jonfreadom/status/1599817273291968513
Dear Writers, Readers, Booksellers, & Publishers (small & large): I serve as a trustee of @PENamerica and as a director of @AuthorsGuild and will serve as a panelist on 12/13 👇. I’d love to hear your comments and questions on this question presented below. Thank you. https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1600218577788932118
Duval has kept a $3M investment in literacy off the classroom shelves for 316 days. The books are part of the 'Essential Voices' K-5 collection that include topics like religious traditions, cultural histories, and things we do with families. @DuvalSchools please put them back! https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1600251299957592064