By Erin Toale & Ellen Werner This Deaf History Month (3/13-4/15), WITS celebrates the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Today, we are sharing resources to … Read More
Disability in Children’s Literature: How to Critically Select Children’s Books with Representations of Disability Experiences
“Did you see yourself and the elements of your identity represented in books you read as a child?” This was the opening prompt at Lunch & Learn: Disability in Children’s … Read More
WITS Stands in Support of Our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community and Neighbors
WITS is angered and saddened by the murders of Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonzalez, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Park, Hyun Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue on Tuesday … Read More
Diverse Winter Picture Books
WITS often discusses how important it is for children of all backgrounds to read diverse books. While some of the titles below are culturally specific, many are not. All, however, are … Read More
WITS Picks: WITS’ Staff Share Favorite Books by BIPOC Authors
WITS endeavors to elevate Black voices and actively support antiracist initiatives throughout the year. This Black History Month, we are especially excited to share resources so that our community can … Read More
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Culturally Specific Books
By Sara Martinez & Ellen Werner National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15th-October 15th to celebrate the contributions, cultures, and histories of people whose ancestors came from … Read More
Baby Books: Black Kids Being Kids
Recently, there’s been a huge interest in diverse books and books about race and racism. Children’s books specifically about race and racism are important. Equally important are books that feature … Read More
Why WITS Is Providing Spanish Literacy Resources Online
WITS has always adapted programming to meet the needs of students and schools: transitioning to online programming has been no different. Back in April, WITS launched the Empowering Readers at … Read More
Representation Matters: Finding Pride in the Pages
By: Kevin Hujar and Delaney Earley An estimated 14.8 million people in the United States identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT). This number does not account for people … Read More
Juneteenth, A Holiday Celebrating Black Freedom
Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating Black freedom, is celebrated around the world on June 19th: the day in 1865 (two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed) when slaves in Galveston, … Read More
