Author, reader, cook, eater. NYT bestseller A LONG WALK TO WATER, A SINGLE SHARD & more. Advisor SCBWI & WNDB, opinions my own. Avatar by Gladys Jose.
Mar 19, 2021 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Thread, first steps to #StopTheHate: Imagine that you're in the presence of someone being microaggressive. A racist or ableist joke. A misogynist aside. "Kung flu." Practice responding by saying aloud:
"I'm not comfortable with that."
or
"That makes me uncomfortable."
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Practice regularly--it takes just a few seconds a few times a day--so it stays front of mind. The window to USE that line is a small one: You have to say it as soon as you hear the unfunny joke, the semi-veiled comment. Practice=developing readiness. 2/10
Mar 31, 2019 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
Here’s something I often hear from diverse creators: “I’m writing books for kids because when I was little, I never saw myself in books. I want to make sure every child has the chance to see themselves in a book.” 1/9
Sound familiar? The inspiration is a noble one, and I couldn’t be more excited about the work being produced these days by writers from marginalized communities. It’s a challenging, tumultous, and EXCITING time in the world of children’s books. 2/9
