Student media adviser by day, children's book author by night. Author of HONEYSMOKE. Raising biracial kids for 18+ years. Rep'd by @AndreaAgency.
Joined July 2009
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Monique Fields retweeted
Know what happens to kids who grow up with unfettered access to books?
They read.
They think critically.
And when they have questions or feel uncomfortable, they turn to trusted adults & have conversations that help them grow.
Try being that adult instead of banning books.
Monique Fields retweeted
They won't call it a ban. Yet not only has my book been moved, but now elementary schoolers must request a copy from a specialist at its new site AND then also PROVE their reading level before seeing a copy. All these hurdles for a young reader just to access a poem in history written for them. @MDCPS , history is not ours to hoard from children. History has always been theirs to make. And the more they're empowered to know our yesterdays, the more prepared they will be to lead us into tomorrow.
It's not a ban, they said.
It just on another shelf, they said.
But the truth about the ban on @TheAmandaGorman's book—as is often the case with book banners—was something quite different:
An elaborate—& daunting—process for elementary school children simply to access a poem.
Monique Fields retweeted
Illinois is the first state to ban book bans (@PublishersWkly ).
bookriot.com/illinois-to-bec…
Monique Fields retweeted
It's time for Match 1 of this years @CayceGriffins March Reading Madness! @BellenTheBee and @MoniqueLFields you're up first! Tune in on Wednesday to see the results. #Sweet16 #ReadingIsSweet #KidLit #PictureBooks
Monique Fields retweeted
24 hours to go! We'll be tweeting the winners of the 2023 ALA Youth Media Awards as they are announced Monday morning starting at 9 am ET | 8 am CT | 7 am MT | 6 am PT.
Follow ➡️#ALAyma
Watch at ala.unikron.com or our Facebook page facebook.com/AmericanLibrary…
#LibLearnX23
ALT American Library Association Youth Media Awards. Monday, January 30, 2023. Live webcast from the Morial Convention Center at ALA LibLearnX!
Monique Fields retweeted
Breaking News: Twitter has suspended the accounts of roughly half a dozen journalists, the latest change by the social media service under Elon Musk. nyti.ms/3FxwgEv
Monique Fields retweeted
ICUMI: Contributing Writer Emily Crousore wrote a piece on Alice's #WomanoftheMonth, Jenna Hearing! If you'd like to learn more about Jenna's story, follow this link!
alice.ua.edu/woman-of-the-mo…
Monique Fields retweeted
The entire US population and then some is in the city of Tuscaloosa rn – at Tuscaloosa, AL
Monique Fields retweeted
Way to go, @1956Magazine!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Magazine Pacemaker finalists!
Finalists: ow.ly/spVY50L06vm
Winners will be named at the DC Convention: ow.ly/OKyH50L06vn
Monique Fields retweeted
"I am not a maid, I am a reporter for the Washington Post!” - When I first covered stories for the @washingtonpost I had to affirm myself and make sure I stood my ground. To this day, women fight for the right to tell THEIR stories. Don’t let anyone take your power! #motivation
Monique Fields retweeted
✨ Book Giveaway! ✨
I’m giving away 5 signed copies of my new picture book THE MOUSE WHO CARRIED A HOUSE ON HIS BACK illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault.
Out 08/30 from @Candlewick
For a chance to win:
🐭 Like, Retweet, follow.
🏠 Tag a friend who has shown kindness to you💛
Monique Fields retweeted
Faculty includes @dulemba, @adelaponsstudio, @Foyinsi_Pub, Sarah Rockett of @SleepingBearBks, @KidLitMonique, @Randi_Pink. Career consults spots still available from @LindaRandom, @qnrisawesome, @authorblogger, @inthesestones, & @ChristaHeschke.
bit.ly/34w3QM9
Monique Fields retweeted
"To win [HONEYSMOKE by @honeysmokeblog] students had to write why they wanted a copy...answers included:
- because her parents are two colors like mine
- I love the illustrations
- I liked the way the book made me feel"
—from Barack Obama Elementary School #txlege #FReadom
ALT Still image of a copy of HONEYSMOKE by Monique fields displayed on a desk with a post-it that reads, "Win me!", as well as various school supplies.
Monique Fields retweeted
GIVEAWAY ALERT: Calling all educators! WNDB is excited to give away 30 copies of HONEYSMOKE by @honeysmokeblog (@MacmillanUSA); illustrated by @yeseniadraws.
Enter to win five copies for your classroom or library — details and entry form: forms.gle/T1mzjZnosr7PMcNR9
ALT Graphic featuring an image of a young child holding a hardcover copy of the picture book HONEYSMOKE. The text above the image reads "Giveaway!" and the WNDB logo is visible at the lower right-hand corner.
Monique Fields retweeted
Happy #lovingday (mom dad and me). Married 9 years before the SUPCO said it was legal.
Monique Fields retweeted
Today in 1967, the US Supreme Court decided Loving v. Virginia (1967) striking down laws against interracial marriage in the US.
We honor the anniversary with #LovingDay.
