Be a Better Ally: critical conversations for K12 educators Tricia Friedman

The conversation revolves around the importance of libraries and the challenges they face, particularly in relation to book banning. The hosts of Rogue Librarians discuss their (amazing) show, which focuses on books that have been banned or challenged, and highlight episodes that they are proud of. They also emphasize the role of libraries as community leaders and the need for advocacy to support them. The conversation touches on the importance of local politics, the rights of the child, and the value of public libraries as free public spaces. The hosts provide suggestions for how the general public can support libraries and advocate against book banning. Libraries play a crucial role in communities, providing resources, programming, and support for people of all ages. They serve as a place for families to gather, for individuals to access information, and for communities to come together. Librarians are essential in connecting people with the resources they need and providing personalized assistance. Funding for libraries is crucial to ensure their continued operation and to support the diverse needs of the community. Reading widely and engaging with books can foster empathy, understanding, and compassion for others.

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Listen to the rest of the episode featured here:
https://www.theroguelibrarians.com/episodes/episode/d012b098/25-flamer-part-1-why-its-banned

The conversation explores the concept of allyship and how the editors of the book 'Teaching Pride Forward' aim to help readers think critically about it. They emphasize the importance of love and critical love in building connections and doing the work of allyship. The editors discuss how they collaborated and nudged the authors to explore allyship from different perspectives. T The editors express their desire to create a safe space for readers to learn, grow, and confront their biases. The conversation explores the global perspective on LGBTQ+ allyship and the challenges faced by different communities. The speakers emphasize the importance of recognizing and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in various cultural contexts. They discuss the need to de-center Western perspectives in queer theory and pedagogies and include diverse voices in the conversation. The chapters in the book provide different approaches to allyship globally, allowing readers to adapt and apply them to their own contexts.

Get your copy of the book and learn more about this week's guests:
https://bookstore.tesol.org/teaching-pride-forward-products-9781953745200.php


Ethan Trinh, PhD, is an associate director of the Atlanta Global Studies Center. As a Vietnamese queer immigrant, Ethan enjoys thinking with emotions, gender, and language and explores how to embrace queerness as healing and meditative teaching and research practices. Ethan has published four edited volumes that focus on critical storytelling, teachers’ well-being, and doctoral students’ emotions, identities, and community. Ethan is the recipient of the 2022 Leadership Mentoring Program Award by TESOL International Association.

Kate Mastruserio Reynolds, EdD, is a professor of TESOL/literacy at Central Washington University. A licensed K–12 educator, she has taught teachers in several countries and multilingual learners of English in public school districts at elementary schools, middle schools, and universities in various contexts.

James Coda, PhD, is assistant professor of ESL and World Language education, and theory and practice in teacher education in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He earned a doctorate in language and literacy education with an emphasis in TESOL and World Language education from the University of Georgia.

Michael Leali discusses the origin story of his book 'Matteo' and its evolution, the collaborative writing process, the emotional challenges of reworking a book, and the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in literature. He also shares insights on supporting LGBTQ+ authors and the release of his third middle-grade novel, 'The Truth About Triangles'.

Learn more about our guest and his work:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/matteo-michael-leali/18811622?ean=9780063119918’

https://michaelleali.com/


For over 30 years, Lambda Literary has championed LGBTQ books and authors. No other organization in the world serves LGBTQ writers and readers more comprehensively than Lambda Literary. We believe that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer literature is fundamental to the preservation of our culture, and that LGBTQ lives are affirmed when our stories are written, published, and read.

Explore the shortlisted nominees!
https://lambdaliterary.org/2024-lammy-awards/

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How will you take action for Pride?
On the show this week we talk about a practical, powerful opportunity our communities have.


Lindz Amer discusses the return of Queer Kid Stuff, emphasizing the need for community support and the show's impact. The reboot aims to expand topics and combat misinformation. The conversation also delves into lessons for aspiring creators and the importance of authentic learning.

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The conversation focuses on the importance of reciprocal partnerships in service learning. The speakers discuss the need for deep, meaningful connections with community partners and the challenges of achieving reciprocity. They provide examples of successful reciprocal partnerships and emphasize the power of language in shaping relationships and power dynamics. The conversation also touches on the role of service learning in school culture and the importance of engaging parents and caregivers. The speakers highlight their course on reciprocal partnerships and offer guidance on assessing and improving existing partnerships. They also discuss the possibility of customized work with schools to foster reciprocal community partnerships.

Meet our guests:
https://www.sheiascencio.ca/
https://www.leeannelavender.com/

Learn more about their course:
https://global-citizenship-hub.teachable.com/p/reciprocal-community-partnerships-a-master-class-in-how-to-evaluate-and-build-sustainable-inclusive-partnerships-in-k-12-schools

Amy G., a sports journalist and author, discusses her work on the Smarty Marty series, which has a brand new addition out now. She explains how her career as a sports journalist inspired her to create a children's book series that tackles gender stereotypes in sports. Amy also reflects on her experience as a former athlete and how it has shaped her resilience and ability to navigate challenges in her career. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, writing skills, and being open to different opportunities for students interested in pursuing sports journalism. Amy also highlights the need for empathy and humanizing athletes in sports storytelling.

Learn more about her latest book:
https://www.abebooks.com/9781949480528/Smarty-Marty-Takes-Field-Picture-1949480526/plp

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1bIraA-n84

Learn more about our guest:
https://amygmedia.com/about-amy-g/

To win your copy of Amy's latest book email:
Tricia (at) shiftingschools (dot com)