Hope in a Box
@HopeinaBoxInc
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We provide LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, books, training, and mentorship to hundreds of educators in all 50 U.S. states ๐
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Joined September 2019
LGBTQ-inclusive literature makes students feel safe & seen. Educators are literally saving lives by bringing inclusive books and curricula into their classrooms. They shouldn't have to spend time and energy -- and risk their JOBS -- fighting these ridiculous book challenges.
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For more LGBTQ+ book recommendations, visit https://t.co/AWlwLd4Hh9!
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5 LGBTQ+ books for #BackToSchool: โค๏ธAll Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, ๐งกPhoenix Goes to School by Michelle Finch & Phoenix Finch, ๐They, She, He Easy as ABC by Maya Gonzalez & Matthew SG, ๐Call Me Max by Kyle Lukoff, ๐A Family Is a Family Is a Family by Sara O'Leary
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Happy #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay! To celebrate, we're highlighting a few of our favorite nonbinary protagonists. For more, head to The Hope 100, our LGBTQ+ booklist for readers of all ages! https://t.co/u3n6OMaN1Y๐๐๐ค
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Calling all public school educators! If you're interested in receiving a box of LGBTQ+ inclusive books (+ curricula, + community building), check out our application here: https://t.co/jtWJgAdpcH. We're currently building our next cohort of Educators for Hope! ๐๐
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Consider these 10 tips for building a more LGBTQ-inclusive classroom. #EWOpinion #FromTheArchive @HopeinaBoxInc ย https://t.co/tBZRcEye4i
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Don't assume talking about LGBTQ issues has to involve talking about sex, and other important lessons from teachers.
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Dr. Amena Johnson appeared on another podcast this week! We hope you'll give it a listen. ๐งโค๏ธ
On this weekโs episode of To Dine For, host @KateSullivanTV welcomes Amena Johnson, executive director of @HopeinaBoxInc, a nonprofit that works to support LGBTQ+ students across the country.
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Our Executive Director Dr. Amena Johnson was intervened by the lovely hosts of the Small Business Happy Hour Podcast. Thank you for this opportunity to talk about Hope in A Box. Take a listen! @iHeartRadio
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Ever wondered what educators get when they receive Hope in a Box? We can show you better than we can tell you! Watch Hope in a Box Educator, Tara Kierstead, open her box filled with books, resources, and guidance for building an LGBTQ+ inclusive classroom.
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Itโs no secret that LGBTQ-inclusive books are facing censorship in the United States. Weโre looking for student-produced artwork that celebrates them! Swipe to read the contest guidelines, or click here for a PDF: https://t.co/49dih2ij6e. Good luck, and happy creating!๐๐จ
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We are thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Dr. Amena Johnson! Amena, who has a doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership, comes to Hope in a Box with a career devoted to LGBTQ+ diversity, equity, and inclusion. We canโt wait for you to get to know her! ๐โค๏ธ
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Did you know that September 18-24 is #BannedBooksWeek? To celebrate, we're sharing three best practices for responding to book challenges. #BooksUniteUs #HopeinaBox
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As we enter #BannedBooksWeek, considering tuning into this conversation with @IamGMJohnson and @petercoyl! #BooksUniteUs
Join #BannedBooksWeek Honorary Chair @IamGMJohnson on 9/20 at 1pm EDT for a #FacebookLive conversation about censorship! Moderated by @FTRF's @petercoyl
https://t.co/ATmUHrBOO9
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Whether you're just starting school or are several weeks in, we're thinking of you! Thank you to every educator and administrator who is working to make this year safe, affirming, and inclusive.๐๐
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Amidst a wave of book bans and challenges, five services are actually providing free, #LGBTQ-inclusive books to schools and educators: @LessPrejudice @HopeinaBoxInc @GLSEN/@GLSENCT @OpenBooks501c3 @MakeItSafeLGBT. Hereโs how to request them: https://t.co/yMrojK3CRd
#QueerKidLit
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We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Sara OโLeary, author of A Family is a Family is a Family! Here, she talks about what authors can learn from the way that children see the world. ๐๐๐
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As #PrideMonth comes to an end, we're sending out a FINAL call for our Give OUT Day campaign: Ban Hate, Give Hope! We're extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed so far, and we hope you'll consider visiting our donation page. #banhategivehope
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HELP LGBTQ+ STUDENTS READ WITH PRIDEThis Pride Month, weโre raising funds to help students in Title 1 and rural schools โRead with Pride!โ As laws and policies pass across the country to try and...
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We loved learning from Robin Talley, author of The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre, Music from Another World, and many other LGBTQ+ YA novels! Hereโs what she had to say about access, representation, and the importance of organizations like Hope in a Box. ๐๐ฆ
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Weโre still thinking about our conversation with Moriel Rothman-Zecher, author of Sadness is a White Bird! Here, Moriel speaks on queer joy as an act of resistance. ๐๐
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As the new school year approaches, Hope in a Box is raising money to Ban Hate & Give Hope. Gifts of any size will help us to send LGBTQ+ inclusive books and curriculum to the 700+ schools on our wait list. Click the link in our bio to read more and donate!๐๐๐ #BanHateGiveHope
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Happy #pridemonth! We asked members of the #LGBTQ+ community to tell what #pride means to them and one of their fav books To support the community, please consider checking out @HopeinaBoxIncย and @LambdaLiteraryย who advocate for equal literacy and queer voices in literature
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