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2) Chocolates
Author
Publisher
Erika Baty Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Chocolates is a picture book with a dozen flavorful affirmations. With each page, a rich and all-inclusive story is told. Dipped in decadence and CHOC-full of love, find that with you, the plot sweetens!"-- book jacket flap.
"In a world full of assorted chocolates, let's enjoy all of our decadent flavors!"-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In the current period of social and political unrest, conversations about identity are becoming more frequent and more difficult. On subjects like critical race theory, gender equity in the workplace, and LGBTQ-inclusive classrooms, many of us are understandably fearful of saying the wrong thing. That fear can sometimes prevent us from speaking up at all, depriving people from marginalized groups of support and stalling progress toward a more just...
Author
Publisher
Career Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
This book provides answers to businesses, organizations, and people that are searching for alternate perspectives and strategies to advance diversity and inclusion; it is for those who feel different or feel alienated, who want to foster self-empowerment and connect with others, and who want to deepen their capacity to build greater empathy, open-mindedness, and ability to connect --
Author
Publisher
Harry N Abrams
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Humanity is at an inflection point. Stress, disconnection, and increasing environmental degradation have people yearning for more than just material progress, personal freedom, or political stability. We are searching for deeper connection. We are longing to belong. On Belonging is an exploration of the crisis of social isolation and of the fundamental human need to belong. It considers belonging across four core dimensions: in our relationships...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Journalist Deborah Jian Lee ventures into the world of progressive evangelicalism and tells the stories of the young women and men--LGBTQ and straight; white, black, Asian, Hispanic, and indigenous--at the forefront of a movement that could alter both the face and the substance of religion in the United States.--From publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Maven House
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Successful diversity and inclusion requires D&I programs that are strategic and proactive, with unlimited vision, part of an overall organizational culture. Unfortunately, most approaches to diversity and inclusion haven't been successful -- half of all workers from underrepresented groups experience bias every day at work even though their organizations have diversity programs in place. So what should organizations do? In Expand Beyond Your Current...
Author
Publisher
Watkins
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The book is structured around the Sanskrit roots of yoga: TAPAS, AHIMSA, ASTEYA, SATYA. The meanings are explored in alignment with the social justice work presented. Each chapter closes with a yoga or meditation practice or journaling activity, to embody deeper understanding and work through any discomfort and issues that may arise. Diversity and inclusion within the wellness industry has been increasingly under the spotlight. This book responds...
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This guide contains practical advice, suggestions and resources for those seeking to gain a better understanding of gender identity and become a better ally to the trans community. With case studies, FAQs, terminology and more, it will help readers to understand identities and experiences, navigate respectful conversations and gain the confidence to create inclusive spaces and relationships"--
11) Walls
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Walls. All sorts of walls. Social walls, border walls, political walls, emotional walls, big walls, and small walls too. Speaking to today's critical political issues, this delightful, charmingly illustrated children's book has resonance for adults too. It helps children learn and understand inclusivity, equality, openness, and kindness while simultaneously reminding grown-ups of those same values. A timely and timeless message"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content,...
Author
Publisher
BiblioKid Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Molly wants nothing more to score a goal for the soccer team, but just trying to kick the ball causes her to fall over. If only her legs worked as well as her brothers'. With the braces on her legs, Molly doesn't believe she'll ever be good at anything. Let alone soccer. Until her friend, Anna, encourages her to go for her dreams. Maybe now she has a chance at scoring big in the upcoming game? This friendship story opens the discussion on inclusion...
Author
Series
Jasper and Scruff volume 1
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Jasper is desperate to impress the "Sophisticat" society members, and doesn't want Scruff bounding into his life creating chaos. But sometimes, friends know exactly what you need..."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Picarona
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
Español
Description
Es el día de la gran inauguración del Hotel para Bichitos. Todo el mundo es bienvenido excepto...¿las babosas? ¡Espera! ¡¿por qué?! Este hotel debería estar abierto para TODOS los bichitos.
Author
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"An essay collection that expands on Leah's bestselling book Care Work, centring and uplifting disability justice and care in the pandemic era. In The Future Is Disabled, Leah Laksmi Piepzna-Samarasinha asks some provocative questions: What if, in the near future, the majority of people will be disabled--and what if that's not a bad thing? And what if disability justice and disabled wisdom are crucial to creating a future in which it's possible to...
Author
Publisher
Bold Type Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"For four centuries, Americans have found ways to live in a system of racial tyranny and apartheid. We tell ourselves that we know better, but with each generation, too many of us have been satisfied with doing just a little, deciding that the rest is a question for the future. But as acclaimed, award-winning writer Calvin Baker argues in this bracing, necessary book, we are now in that future: racism has torn the country apart and threatens our democracy....
Author
Publisher
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"For any woman who feels she doesn't belong or struggles with the fear of missing out, author and blogger offers encouragement, truth from God's Word, and practical tools to find a sense of belonging"--
Author
Publisher
A Kids Book About, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"What's Inside? 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!"--Back cover.
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