
AnOpenBookFoundation
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DC area literacy nonprofit. You'll find limited posts here as of September 2023. Visit our website for the most up-to-date info and relevant social media links.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2013
On Int'l Literacy Day, we're honored to be recognized by the @librarycongress & the Literacy Awards Program! Itβs so gratifying to be part of a community that celebrates reading through equitable access to books and to the authors and illustrators who create them.
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RT @KathieLibrarian: When a student response after a program with author @EliotSchrefer CHARMING YOUNG MAN is "this is the best day of my lβ¦.
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RT @shoutmousepress: @PlanetWordDC @AOBFound @teachingchange @B2Pdc @TTPageDC Join us at BooktoberFest for thoughtful panel discussion on bβ¦.
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RT @librarycongress: On this International Literacy Day, we congratulate our 2023 Library of Congress Literacy Award winners and honorees:β¦.
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It's the last long weekend of the summer, & in between the BBQs & a final lap at the pool, stop by @Loyaltybooks & buy a copy of BLACK BOY JOY, edited by @KSekouM ($8.99). That π will land in the hands of a local student at an upcoming author event organized by AOB!
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Visit @Loyaltybooks (Petworth or downtown Silver Spring) & order a paperback copy of BLACK BOY JOY (@KSekouM). A local student will get a signed copy for their personal library at an upcoming event! Celebrate the start of the school year - spread some reading JOY! πππππ
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We are thrilled to be named a @Society4Science STEM Action Grant awardee for the 2nd year! $$ will support a STEM Residence like the one we held last yr w/ @HeatherLMont (SOMETHING ROTTEN: A FRESH LOOK AT ROADKILL). Exploration, experimentation, collaboration! literacy x STEM
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Time well spent with @wellreadblkgirl 's Camp Joy cohort & @EbonyLadelle yesterday! Thanks for sharing insight re: writing/publishing process, reading an excerpt from LOVE RADIO, & creating space reflection & questions! Thanks @wellreadblkgirl for a wonderful partnership!
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School's out! Roll on summer. we wish students, educators, & families everywhere a fun, relaxing & enjoyable break. We hope you find a good book to read! If you get stuck for ideas, @dcpl @MCPL_Libraries @PGCMLS @alexlibraryva or @fairfaxlibrary can help you out!
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Huge thanks @kellymmcwilliams for connecting w students @hdwoodsonshs & @McKinleyMiddle to share YOUR PLANTATION PROM IS NOT OKAY (@LittleBrownYR ) & for highlighting the importance of activism & allyship! Both sessions were equally engaging and meaningful!Thanks to @TheDCArts
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So grateful to the talented @GetFreeAlexaP for spending Friday at @GoDCPhelpsHS & @DunbarHSDC. She shared poetry, wisdom, & enthusiasm w future creators. She shared her new book REMEDIES FOR DISAPPEARING (@haymarketbooks). Tx to @WAACvisits for supporting her incredible talent.
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Thanks to @Katie_Yamasaki and educators at John Lewis ES (@dcpublicschools) for a beautiful day discussing her newest book SHAPES, LINES, AND LIGHT (@NYRBooks). @TheDCArts
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A warm @HHESHUSKIES hello as @henakhanbooks, @andrealee12 & Yancey Labat shared their new π POWER OF INVISIBILITY w G4 students. Cheers for news of a signed copy for each student. New term: try-againdings & a poll on the next superpower. @penguinrandom. Thanks @Anna_M_Uehling!
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CITY FEET (@ReycraftBooks) is a must have book! We spent the day with the delightful @ProfessorAixa.at @Powellelem last Friday. The kindergartners and 1st graders were energetic and enthusiastic to meet an author / illustrator. Thanks to @OLADCGov for funding the visit!
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Last week we held a fantabulous event w Young Vo for GIBBERISH (@LevineQuerido) w @ThomsonES, @SeatonDC & @WalkerJonesEC. Our friends @PlanetWordDC were our gracious host. Books for Seaton ES were generously supported by Carr Maloney PC thanks to our partnership w @washlaw4cr.
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Here is a quick follow-up to our previous post, @Claribel_Ortega at @ShriverES. !Gracias Claribel!
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Thanks to @Claribel_Ortega for sharing WITCHLINGS @Scholastic with @ShriverES 5G and opening the door to a world of magic inspired by her Dominican heritage. The presentation was followed by a rich and candid Q&A. Thanks to all who helped coordinate this @aobfound event!
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