grrit.y kids

Abdul's Story

We have the immense privilege of reading Abdul's Story, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Tiffany Rose. 
Writing can be hard! Read with us as we meet Abdul and follow him on his journey to realizing that he is, in fact, a writer after all. 
Read with permission from the author.
https://jamilahthewriter.com/
http://www.asouthpawdraws.com/
https://www.ritlearns.com/grritykids
 
 

Dahlia’s Make a Difference Day

Local Minneapolis author, Jackie Brown, joins us as we read and talk about her new book, Dahlia's Make a Difference Day. This thoughtful and intentional book, illustrated by Payton Stark, local artist and illustrator, takes its readers through growth, hope and gratitude at its sweetest.
Jackie and her book inspire us to think and talk about the importance of reading and writing books about kids of color, supporting local bookstores, building community, and giving kids opportunities to make a difference.
To learn more about Jackie, Payton, and Dahlia's Make a Difference Day, check out the links below.
@itsjackiebrown
Gilded Gato Publishing
MPR News
@payton.stark.7
https://www.peytonstarkstudio.com/

grrit.y kid: Linnea

Linnea is the coolest fourth-grader. She has ADHD and Dyslexia and is great at eating candy. Linnea shares what it feels like to have learning differences, and shares words of wisdom for other grrit.y kids.
Artwork: grrit.y kid logo in pencil and colored pencil by Linnea

Bodies Are Cool (Part 3)

Tyler Feder, brilliant author and illustrator, joins grrit.y kids for this three-part episode exploring how all bodies are cool. In all of their forms. In all of their iterations. With all of their differences. Little listeners will get to listen to us read the book, visualize the outstanding illustrations, and tune into some important reflections and explanations.
To learn more about Tyler and her outstanding work, check out the links below.
⁠⁠https://www.tylerfeder.com/⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/roaringsoftly⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647974/bodies-are-cool-by-tyler-feder/⁠⁠
⁠⁠https://instagram.com/tylerfeder⁠⁠

Bodies Are Cool (Part 2)

Tyler Feder, brilliant author and illustrator, joins grrit.y kids for this three-part episode exploring how all bodies are cool. In all of their forms. In all of their iterations. With all of their differences. Little listeners will get to listen to us read the book, visualize the outstanding illustrations, and tune into some important reflections and explanations.
To learn more about Tyler and her outstanding work, check out the links below.
⁠https://www.tylerfeder.com/⁠
⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/roaringsoftly⁠
⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647974/bodies-are-cool-by-tyler-feder/⁠
⁠https://instagram.com/tylerfeder⁠

My Friend Kiara

Brilliant author and innovator, Kameel Vohra, joins grrit.y kids for this important and inclusive episode. We read and discuss Kameel's interactive book, My Friend Anika. It is a beautiful rhyming story that helps kids learn and understand disabilities.
Stick it out to hear Erin draw a picture and Kameel explain why people have accents. So much goodness.
https://anikabooks.com/product/my-friend-kiara/
https://childrensillustrators.com/interviews/alvin_adhi_mulyono
BUY Anika Books on Amazon
https://kameelvohra.com/

How Rocket Learned to Read

What is better? Taking a nap or learning to read? In Tad Hills' iconic book, How Rocket Learned to Read, we will explore how one little bird inspires a resistant puppy to become the learner he was capable of becoming.
Read with permission (and enthusiasm!) from the author.
Visit the links below to learn more about Tad Hills and our favorite doggy student, Rocket.
https://tadhills.com/
https://tadhills.com/rocket
https://tadhills.com/rocket/how-rocket-learned-to-read

When Aidan Became A Brother

In this episode, grrit.y kids will get to hear some of Kyle Lukoff's award-winning book, When Aidan Became A Brother. We learn about how good it feels to be loved for who you are, as you are. It takes bravery to share about parts of you that might feel confusing. Join us as we learn about how important it is to be yourself.
Read with permission from the author.
https://www.kylelukoff.com/
https://www.kaylanijuanita.com/
https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=kyle+lukoff
https://www.leeandlow.com/books/when-aidan-became-a-brother/

Bodies Are Cool (Part 1)

Tyler Feder, brilliant author and illustrator, joins grrit.y kids for this three-part episode exploring how all bodies are cool. In all of their forms. In all of their iterations. With all of their differences. Little listeners will get to listen to us read the book, visualize the outstanding illustrations, and tune into some important reflections and explanations.
To learn more about Tyler and her outstanding work, check out the links below.
https://www.tylerfeder.com/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/roaringsoftly
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/647974/bodies-are-cool-by-tyler-feder/
https://instagram.com/tylerfeder

Jamie is Jamie: A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way

Who is Jamie? Afsaneh Moradian join's grrit.y kids for this inspiring episode about her fantastic book series about a child named Jamie. Afsaneh and I discuss the books and explore playing, gender identity, and pronouns with our little listeners. Afsaneh is a wealth of knowledge and brings these topics to light in a fun, supportive, developmentally appropriate way.
We see you, grrit.y kids, and love you for who you are—not for what you look like or what you like to play with.
To learn more about Afsaneh and her incredible work, feel free to follow the links below.
https://www.afsanehmoradian.com/
https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/free-spirit-publishing/p/jamie-is-jamie-a-book-about-being-yourself-and-playing-your-way/899341/
⁠https://www.hrc.org/resources/transgender-children-and-youth-understanding-the-basics⁠
⁠https://childmind.org/article/supporting-trans-and-nonbinary-kids-at-school/⁠