Kidlit Combats Coronavirus
Nicole and Matthew discuss the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of racism and social media, how the virus is impacting school kids and families, and how the kidlit community is responding.
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TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations
Don’t Check Out This Book! By Kate Klise & M. Sarah Klise new from Algonquin Young Readers
The Sunken Tower by Tait Howard from Oni Press
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RELEVANT LINKS:
Resource for Teaching Online Due to School Closures
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Hand Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play, and Out and About
“Corona Time” kids in costumes
BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW:
Books by Raina Telgemeier (Guts; Smile; Babysitters Club)
Books by Marti Dumas (The Little Human; Jupiter Storm; Jaden Toussaint)
Books by Nikki Grimes (Ordinary Hazards; Bedtime for Sweet Creatures; One Last Word)
Books by Lori Alexander (Future Engineer; Future President; All in a Drop)
Books by Jacqueline Woodson (The Day You Begin; Brown Girl Dreaming; Red at the Bone)
Books by Saadia Faruqi (Meet Yasmin series; A Place at the Table)
CLOSING NOTE:
Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).
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