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Representation Matters: Black Hair in Books for Kids and Teens

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Hear a panel discussion on how Black hair is portrayed in children’s and young adult literature hosted by Chicago Public Library. Panelists are:

  • Candice Washington, CEO and founder, Brown Books and Paintbrushes

  • Tamela Chambers; Chicago PL children’s librarian

  • Cymonique Jackson, CPL children’s librarian

  • Tiffeni Fontno, head librarian, Educational Resource Center at Boston College

  • Cierra Kaler Jones, social justice educator, writer, scholar and artist based in Washington, D.C.

  • Rosalie Reyes, coordinator of teacher engagement and professional development at Teaching for Change, Washington, D.C.