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Equity in Children’s Books Part One: Why Does This Matter?
Growing up, I was an avid reader; from a really young age, my passion for the written word was literally a part of me, growing stronger and more forceful a presence as I got older. I would read any and every thing I could get my hands on, consumed with an almost visceral need to…
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Ghost Boys: Why We Need to Remember
Who was Emmett Till? Why is his name important? Most people today, especially given the current state of social unrest in the world, will recognize names such as Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and Jacob Blake. Names whose cries for justice resonate within the hearts and minds of those weary, tired, yet resolute in their passion…
The Skin We’re In: Being Black in Canada
Where do I begin? How does one encapsulate an experience? Share someone’s truth? Honour anothers voice? Very. Very. Carefully… What does it really mean to be Black in Canada? How do you combat the belief that there’s no racism in the Great White North? And I’m not only referring to our infamous Winters. What do…
From the Ashes: A Journey from Self-Destruction to Rediscovery
It’s alarming to me how little Canadians know about our history; not the Eurocentric history we’ve been taught since we were young, but the history of our First Peoples. History that has been hidden, history that our government tried to erase along with their rich culture and identity. Why does this matter to me? Well,…
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Hi, I’m Leandra. Mother of two amazing young men and an elementary teacher. When I’m not spending time with my wonderful family, I love reading (of course!), writing about my life and teaching experiences, and travelling (I can’t wait to travel again!)
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