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Dear Kim, A collection of quotes from children’s books to fan the flames of our next good fight.  And a last one, just for you from My Special Word . Illustrations and design from the wonderfully talented (and kind) Beth Bogert . Now we make calls: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials   Much love always, Alison P.S. Quotes pulled from texts, and, other than Beth's, images from pixabay.com.

Dear Kim, We interrupt this writing challenge to bring you a video . That's right, Kim. For "L is for Linda Sue Park" I want you to watch a video. Linda Sue Park's 2015 TEDtalk titled, "Can A Children's Book Change the World" is just thirteen minutes but packed with  love for our children, our libraries, and children's books. Empathy to Action books mentioned: A Long Walk to Water , Linda Sue Park Wonder , R.J. Palacio Crenshaw , Katherine Applegate All American Boys , Jason Reynolds In her talk, Linda Sue Park speaks of books with empathy. Her books, quiet as some may be, scream that message to her readers. I think of the years and years that I read A Single Shard to my class. Each year less surprised by the number of children crying during the story, and more in love with the conversations we would have about life and society and perseverance. Those nine year olds felt her words, they walked with Tree-ear. She accomplished...