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Hunkpapa Lakota, author of Sioux Code Talkers of WWII (Pelican Pub), rep'd by @VocesBlog, @CLA_NCTE board member, RACWI member, wife/mom/Oma/Auntie

Rochester, NY
Joined April 2013
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When the people of Swedeborg, Missouri, decided to name their elementary school building, everyone knew it had to be named after someone truly special. Steve Hartman talks with the woman who was the school board's unanimous choice for the honor. cbsn.ws/4idcFMe
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Today, 60 years ago, Billy Mills of the Oglala Lakota, won gold🏅 in the 10K at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics Whenever I’m feeling down or needing motivation, I watch this. That “LOOK AT MILLS LOOK AT MILLS” part always gives me chills &gets me choked up Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
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There are so many ways to support #authors & #illustrators without spending a penny. Show the #picturebook love!
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Thrilled to find @EmmaOtheguy's REINA RAMOS WORKS IT OUT and @claudialupe_mtz's NOT A MONSTER included on @wearealsc 's Summer Reading List! 📚🌞
Launching #alsc24 registration, the beginning of school library month... what else could we do to make today more exciting? 🤔🤔🤔 🤩2024 ALSC Summer Reading lists are now available! bit.ly/3TJkbDm
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We loved celebrating our friends' @mo_yuksel & @metahatem book birthday for their new book, RAMADAN KAREEN! Click the link if you missed our convo 🤓 You can watch the video or read the transcript : highlightsfoundation.org/202…
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Join us TOMORROW at 11am for a chat with our friend and faculty, @valerie_bolling! And then join Valerie in her 2-night mini, “Picture Book Beginnings and Endings. Tune in 💙💚
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New Year! New Book Club Celebration! It's time to sign up for the very 1st E TRAIN TALKS BOOK CLUB of 2024 & this time we're celebrating the 2024 Newbery Honor-Winning graphic memoir MEXIKID, by author Pedro Martin! We'll get together over #Zoom on Sunday, February 25th at 4:30PM PST/7:30PM EST & dive into the world of #mglit! Be sure to reserve your spot: forms.gle/93sc1b4dXq1d6vNu9 📚JOIN THE BOOK CELEBRATION 🪇 Where: Zoom (link will be emailed) When: Sunday, Feb. 25th at 4:30 PM PST / 7:30 PM EST Book: MEXIKID, by award-winning author Pedro Martin Cost: FREE😻 Sign up: forms.gle/93sc1b4dXq1d6vNu9 #bookclub #mexikid #kidlit #teachersoftwitter #librarians #etraintalks #authorscommunity #readingcommunity @ZephonSacriel @susteacher @ffarokhi @PenguinClass @CarolJago @EdiCottonQuilts @TabathaRobb1
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WORKING RETREAT: EXPERIENCED STORYTELLERS IN-COMPANY w. @JRJacobson, @lclineransome, & @janekurtz 🗓️September 11 - September 15 highlightsfoundation.org/wor…
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WORKING RETREAT: SPARK INSPIRATION WITH MEDITATION AND CREATIVE PLAY w. @KeklaMagoon & @LaurieCalkhoven 🗓️June 15 - June 18 highlightsfoundation.org/wor…
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WORKING RETREAT: NOVELISTS AND GRAPHIC NOVELISTS w. @jules_writes, @AngrygirLcomics, & @SaritaJeanine 🗓️May 19 - May 22 highlightsfoundation.org/wor…
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WNDB is excited to announce the winners of our 2024 Walter Dean Myers Award! Younger​ ​Readers​ ​Category: Remember Us by @JackieWoodson (Nancy Paulsen Books/@penguinrandom) Teen​ ​Category: Saints of the Household by @AriTison (@fsgbooks/ @MacmillanUSA)
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These sorts of posts absolutely mean the world to me! 💚💚💚 I'm working on new projects and constantly questioning my ideas and life choices, so thank you thank you thank you for reviews here and on Amazon, Storygraph, and Goodreads!! 💚💚💚
PERCY JACKSON BUT FOR THE NATIVE GIRLIESSSSSS IM SO SERIOUS YALL NEED THIS
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It’s a busy time for me as I prepare for @GivingTuesday. Besides sharing books with elementary #schools, I’m so happy to be giving over 200 brand new #books to patients at my local @shrinershosp! I have #stories to share with kids of all ages & #reading levels & amazing #bookmarks to add an extra smile! This is going to be the best #GivingTuesdaySpark & I’m so honored to be a part of spreading joy with kids! Thank you so much @BookBess for sponsoring so many #reads & thanks to everyone who gave to my #gofundmecampaigns & #donated books! #GivingTuesday #Kindness #literacy E Train Talks, Inc is a 501(C)(3) Non Profit ❤️📚
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Open Call for CLA Board Member Nominations Nominate candidates for the CLA Board fall election. Elected board members will serve a three-year term from January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026. To nominate colleagues, email Ruth Lowery at [email protected] by Thursday, August 31.
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It's #SmallBusinessSaturday! As Native American Heritage Month winds down, here are Indigenous-owned bookstores (including Native Hawaiian- and Pacific Islander-owned stores) you can shop. Links to individual stores: ow.ly/Npkw50LO8sJ
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Get your tickets now for the CLA Breakfast at NCTE22!
Unpublished & unrepresented illustrators: apply for @Scholastic's Art Mentorship Program! If you identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color and are 18+, you qualify for this 4-month virtual mentorship. Details + application: bit.ly/scholasticartmentorsh…
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I spent the morning with some of Rochester’s local authors at the #RochesterChildrensBookFestival where Altrusa, an organization focused on community service, is collecting books to be donated to public city schools
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A season unlike any other in the history of our game. Congratulations on 6⃣2⃣, Aaron!
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If you want to join us for our Summer Camp in Nonfiction (July 15-19), there are still a few spots left. Register here: highlightsfoundation.org/pro…
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