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Tag: identity

March 17, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Nic Stone: Dear Reader

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of today’s most compelling voices reflect on the power of stories to expand our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

January 28, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Tracey Baptiste: First Generation Kids

If educators let kids see their experiences as expertise, they could really thrive and assimilate a lot more quickly.

January 26, 2026 by Edith Campbell

review: The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class: Fia Hosein Finds Her Beat

In this illustrated work of fiction, Baptiste connects with her roots in Trinidad and Tobago to write about the experiences of Fia Hosein whose family just moved to Peppermint Falls.

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review: One Word, Six Letters

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Khorram is talking directly to each one of us through his characters. He’s gentle with his characters, he cares about these young people. We can take it.

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