Books With Color
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- Author of 9 bilingual books. Ages range from 2 years to 12 years old.
Kristi Cruise
Author - Meet Crystel, an award-winning Author, Technology Consultant, and proud mother. Her "Inspired to Be..." book series amplifies positive narratives of Black people, inspiring children with real-life stories of achievement. While Crystel has a degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from UC Berkeley, her perspective and approach to writing uplifting children's literature are rooted in her role as a mother and her passion for empowering the next generation.
Crystel Patterson
Author
Crystel's inspiring journey and work have garnered widespread media recognition and multiple literary awards. Through her captivating stories and community engagement, Crystel encourages children to follow their dreams and make a positive impact.
Discover the "Inspired to be…" series at www.crystelpatterson.com and join Crystel on her mission to inspire and uplift young minds.
Crystel is available for Books With Color virtual author visits only.
When you book with Crystel, she will read her picture book "I Am Different" to your class.
About "I Am Different"
Link to cover image: https://crystelpatterson.com/cdn/shop/files/11.png?v=1690849675&width=990
Ekon, Nia, and Malachi are constantly being reminded of their differences. They constantly get mixed reactions from people. Some people tease them about their differences, but their family and friends love their qualities, especially the ones that make them different. They wonder who they should believe and come to an inspiring resolution.
This book is ideal for grades 1-3. - Lucretia Carter Berry, PhD is an author, educator, and the visionary founder of Brownicity (https://brownicity.com/), an agency committed to making important, scholarly-informed, antiracism education accessible. With the tagline, Many Hues, One Humanity, Brownicity’s mission is to foster education designed to inspire a culture of justice and true belonging for all.
Lucretia Berry
Author
Lucretia earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction and MA in English from Iowa State University, and her BA from South Carolina State University. A former college professor, Lucretia’s research, experience, and accomplishments lie at the intersections of curriculum and instruction, antiracism education, and instructional technology.
As a wife in an interracial marriage and mom of three multiethnic children, Lucretia brings her personal and professional experience to the public sector where she is passionate about serving children and their adult decision-makers.
Her books, courses, and TED Talk quell fears and inspire hope. Her learning-centered approach is inspirational, appreciated, and celebrated.
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Dr. Berry offers the 'Hues of You PLAY-SHOP,' a transformative experience designed to nurture racial literacy and cultural competence in children. This dynamic workshop provides educators, parents, and advocates with practical tools and strategies to facilitate open, developmentally-appropriate conversations about race, culture, and ethnicity.
The engaging PLAY-SHOP incorporates the innovative HUES OF YOU activity book (https://brownicity.com/hues-of-you/), allowing children to explore, understand, and celebrate our multi–hued world in a fun and educational environment. Invite her into your classroom to help shape positive attitudes, reduce biases, and foster a sense of belonging in every child. Together, let's create classrooms that embrace belonging and cultural competence, laying the foundation for a brighter, more harmonious future.
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BOOKS
Hues of You - An Activity Book for Learning About the Skin You Are In (2022) https://brownicity.com/hues-of-you/
Teaching for Justice and Belonging - A Journey for Educators and Parents (2022) https://amzn.to/47HfHms
What LIES Between Us - Fostering First Steps Toward Racial Healing (2016) https://amzn.to/3t2pWm6
COURSES https://join.brownicity.com/collections
TED TALK https://www.ted.com/talks/lucretia_berry_children_will_light_up_the_world_if_we_don_t_keep_them_in_the_dark - Dear Educators,
Tulia Finucci
Author
Tulia Finucci is a distinguished school social worker whose passion for uplifting the lives of immigrant children and promoting inclusivity has made her a beacon of hope in her community. With over two decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting Multi-Language Learners, Tulia has inspired countless educators through her training and mentorship.
Born to bilingual parents in Venezuela, Tulia's journey to her current role is a testament to her resilience and determination. As an author, she has transformed her experiences into the beautiful narrative of "Neon The Chameleon is Learning English at School." This book not only celebrates the indomitable spirit of immigrant children and families but also aims to increase representation in classrooms.
Geared towards children aged five to seven, "Neon The Chameleon" offers profound insight into the world of young learners navigating multiple languages. It's a wonderful resource for promoting empathy, understanding, and cultural diversity in your classroom.
To learn more about Tulia's book, please visit www.neonthechameleon.com.
Would you be interested in scheduling a book reading session with Tulia? Feel free to contact her at tafinucci@neonthechameleon.com. Right now, she only offers Virtual Readings!
It's a fantastic opportunity to engage your students in a meaningful discussion about language, diversity, and the power of storytelling.
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with your students! - Anna Gilchrist is an American author born and raised outside the nation's capital in Alexandria, Virginia. She is available for storytime events and to speak about her advocacy work at schools, libraries, bookstores, book festivals, and other literary events.
Anna Gilchrist
Author, Advocate for Children's Rights
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Her joy of writing began at the tender age of 10 when she wrote her first chapter book as part of an elementary school project. Decades later, she learned about global advocacy for children's rights, and the human rights treaty known as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) while completing her graduate studies at Swansea University in Wales.
From there, she decided to raise awareness about children's rights by writing and illustrating her first children's book, The Extraordinary Day of Daffodil Grey, about a Black American girl named Daffodil who helps a friend confront a bully on the playground. The book, published in 2017, received rave reviews and helped launch the Daffi and Friends book series.
Anna currently lives in New Jersey, where she runs her independent publishing company, Sandfish Publishing, does voice acting and enjoys singing asnbspa member of the soul-stirring Resistance Revival Chorus. Sandra Elaine Scott
- Analiza Quiroz Wolf believes that books should mirror our diverse identities and act as windows into our distinct cultures.
Analiza Quiroz Wolf
Author
Analiza’s books, Asian Americans Who Inspire Us (Gold House Book List 2021), Native Americans Who Inspire Us, and Latin Americans Who Inspire Us are designed to highlight role models from cultures that are often underrepresented.
Analiza’s parents immigrated from the Philippines to the United States, and she was born in California. Her family instilled values of love, education, hard work, and service. Analiza served in the U.S. Air Force for five years and then led schools and educational programs for low-income students in New York City. She is a Fulbright Scholar and graduate of Stanford University and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Analiza has two children, with whom she spends time skiing, hiking, and, of course, reading.
www.analizawolf.com
https://www.amazon.com/Asian-Americans-Inspire-Analiza-Quiroz-Wolf/dp/1073718182
https://www.amazon.com/Latin-Americans-Who-Inspire-Us/dp/B0CLRT2QJV
https://www.amazon.com/Native-Americans-Who-Inspire-Us/dp/B0B1BXXM44 Dorothy Price
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Our Mission is to increase the accessibility of inclusive and bi-lingual children's reading materials via strategic partnerships between diversity-driven authors and the communities who support them.
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