(Rebroadcast) A Kids Book About Depression (view book)

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This is a book about depression. It doesn’t shy away from both the complexities of depression or what getting help might look like. It gives an honest perspective into what depression feels like, what life looks like with it, and the hope that comes with being known and being loved through it.

About the Author:

Kileah is a writer, musician, knitter, and lover of all things Middle Earth. She and her husband raise hobbits and chickens in the verdant wilds of Washington State.

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(Rebroadcast) Soraya Sutherlin, author of A Kids Book About Safety, and Simon Huck, JUDY cofounder, talk about how to prepare for emergencies by discussing safety tools and plans.

A Kids Book About Safety (view book)

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What would you do if an earthquake happened? How about a house fire? Or maybe a tornado? Emergency situations can be scary to think about, but we can feel confident and empowered in dangerous situations if we do one simple thing: be prepared! This book shows kids that by knowing what disasters could happen, and what to do if they occur, makes you ready and can even save lives. 

About the Author:

Soraya Sutherlin is a Certified Emergency Manager with over 13 years of experience. She is a mother to 3 kids and works across the USA helping families, cities, and states better prepare for emergencies and disasters. She also works with JUDY, a leader in the emergency preparedness space, to help empower families with the knowledge and tools for disaster planning.

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MJ Calderon, author of A Kids Book About Immigration and Un libro para niños sobre inmigración, talks about life as an immigrant and how immigrants are just like everyone else.

A Kids Book About Immigration (view book in English and Spanish)

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How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their home country to start over somewhere new? This book will help! It breaks down many of the complexities of immigration while reminding us all that no matter where we come from, we are all human and should be treated as such.

About the Author:

MJ is a Mexican-born and Oregon-raised dreamer. He loves all art of any kind, but his truest passion lies with writing and music.

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Ben Tertin, author of A Kids Book About Adventure and host of Camp Adventure, talks about how to find adventure anywhere and that it's OK to feel fear when you are trying something new.

A Kids Book About Adventure (view book)

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Any conversation about adventure inevitably means having a conversation about the difference between healthy concern and overblown worry. What is adventure? What causes fear? That’s what this book explores–how living a life of adventure means living a life facing your fears.

About the Author:

Ben is a pastor and teacher in Portland OR, living out the adventure, that is life, with his wife and two (tree climbing) kids.

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Rebekah Bruesehoff, GenderCool champion and co-author of A Kids Book About Being Inclusive, talks about how we can create inclusive spaces for all which celebrate everyone’s uniqueness.

A Kids Book About Being Inclusive (view book)

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Being inclusive is a choice we can make every day! Being inclusive means reaching out to and welcoming all people and everything that makes them who they are. When we learn to see the beauty in our differences, we can embrace the rich, diverse, and amazing world we live in together!

About the Authors:

Ashton Mota is an Afro-Latino high school sophomore and powerful advocate for change, driven to achieve justice, equity, and equality for all. Rebekah Bruesehoff is a 14-year-old influencer and activist passionate about inclusion and authenticity. Their voices help fuel GenderCool, a positive storytelling campaign turned global movement led by more than a dozen Champions. These young leaders are evolving understanding by showing the world who they are.

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Shane Feldman, author of A Kids Book About Community, talks about how community can be created through sharing your experiences with people and inviting others to join your circles.

A Kids Book About Community (view book)

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Every kid wants to feel like they belong somewhere—and they do. We’re all part of a community even if we don’t know it yet. Community is about action, about sharing the things that are important to you with others to create bonds and experiences that will stay with you forever. This book is meant to help kids find where they belong and remind them they are never alone.

About the Author:

Shane Feldman believes community is the answer to every question and the solution to every problem. Recognized by The White House and United Nations for his achievements in community leadership, Shane is the founder and CEO at COUNT ME IN, the world-renowned social entrepreneurship incubator that originally started as a small school project. Connect at ShaneFeldman.com.

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Kendall Clawson, author of A Kids Book About Pride, talks about accepting everyone for who they are, finding pride in yourself, and the LGBTQIA+ heroes of previous generations.

A Kids Book About Pride (view book)

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In June, we celebrate Pride, but what does that mean? Everyone wants to be accepted just as they are, and Pride is all about honoring and encouraging people to be their most authentic selves! To help kids understand the enduring bravery of LGBTQIA+ people, this book includes the story of a moment in history which sparked the fight for freedom and acceptance for this community and beyond—something worth celebrating every day.

About the Author:

Kendall Clawson (she/her) lives in the Pacific Northwest and was the first executive director of Q Center, Oregon’s LGBTQIA+ community center. She currently works in philanthropy and believes community change often comes from unexpected leaders.

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(Rebroadcast) Emma Mcilroy, author of A Kids Book About Feminism, talks intersectional feminism, shining the light on others, and why she’s so excited about the next generation growing up.

A Kids Book About Feminism (view book)

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This is an unapologetic take on feminism as a thing that everyone can embrace, no matter their gender. It tackles ideas around equality, bias, and discrimination because of gender. It also empowers young girls and boys to embrace feminism and show up for others when they’re being treated unfairly.

About the Author: 

Emma Mcilroy is the Co-Founder & CEO of Wildfang. Wildfang is one of the fastest growing retail brands in the USA and exists to help every kind of woman become the best possible version of herself, smashing gender roles and the patriarchy in the process.

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(Rebroadcast) Ross Szabo, author of A Kids Book About Anxiety, talks about how all of our emotions and behaviors in life have pathways in our brains.

A Kids Book About Anxiety (view book)

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This is a book about anxiety. Having anxiety doesn’t just mean you feel nervous sometimes or need to calm down. It means having an uncontrollable feeling that gets in the way of what you normally do. This book explores what anxiety is like and what life can look like when you’re able to manage to live with anxiety.

About the Author:

Ross Szabo is an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement. During his 8 years as Director of Outreach at the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, he helped create the first youth mental health speakers’ bureau in the country and personally spoke to over one million people. He is currently the Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA and CEO of the Human Power Project. He’s using both of these opportunities to change the way communities learn about mental health.

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(Rebroadcast) Kevin Carroll, author of A Kids Book About Belonging, talks about how belonging starts with having the self-confidence to be able to be wherever you are. 

A Kids Book About Belonging (view book)

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This is a book about belonging. It tackles what it’s like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team and what it’s like when you don’t. It addresses what it feels like when you don’t fit in, or when others don’t want you around. This book teaches kids how to belong to themselves and how that helps them belong anywhere.

About the Author:

Kevin is an author and creative catalyst who brings a playful curiosity, an avid intellect, a keen understanding of human nature, and a lifelong love of competition to all of his creative endeavors. He sees humanistic potential and possibilities everywhere.

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