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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · 1d

Overwhelmed with gratitude! As we continue to resist censorship, book banning, antitruth, and all other forms of oppression in this country, I deeply appreciate the support of this book. Thank you @clintsmithiii.bsky.social for this extraordinary memoir!

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · 17d

In this moment when everything feels chaotic and overwhelming, I’m grateful to have this conversation with @randyribay.bsky.social and @triciaebarvia.bsky.social to remind myself and all of us of everything we know and have. Don’t miss this opportunity to in community with #IREL! Register today!

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · 22d

Join us as she helps us understand intersectionality, recognize inequitable practices and policies, and commit to the work of transforming educational spaces so all students feel whole and welcomed. Register today to secure your spot! 2/2

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · 22d

As educators, one of our urgent concerns is cultivating spaces of inclusion and belonging for students in classrooms and schools. We are grateful for the brilliance of @mcolleencruz.bsky.social 1/2

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Sep 10

Attempts to silence and erase moves us further away from liberation. Join us as we work in community in ways that instead move us closer to liberation. Register today and secure your spot! 2/2

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Sep 10

So grateful for Sawsan and Amanda, whose scholarship demonstrates what solidarity and justice for Palestine means in this moment and what this work looks like in our practice. 1/2

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Sep 5

We hope you’ll join us in the work of building toolkits that help us create LGBTQ-affirming schools. Register today to secure your spot! 2/2 #IREL25

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Sep 5

We can’t imagine moving through the world of education without the light that Jess consistently provides for children, families, and communities. Now more than ever we need this light and each other. 1/2

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Jess Lifshitz @jess5th.bsky.social · Aug 31

The school year has started and I find myself already in desperate need of the kind of community rooted in justice and liberation. I am so grateful that @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social and @triciaebarvia.bsky.social are bringing us back together again for another Teaching Towards Freedom.

Saturday, September 27th Teaching Towards Freedom. Register at theirel.org.

Presenters: Dr. Sonja Cherry Paul and Tricia Ebarvia.

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Aug 28

This book is incredibly needed, especially in this moment of censorship. Hoping folx preorder and purchase other books that provide access to historical truths for young readers.

Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Aug 28

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Aug 28

The issues we’re facing in education, our communities, and the world cannot be tackled in isolation. We NEED community! 2/3

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Aug 28

Teaching Towards Freedom is back by popular demand. If you missed it in July, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 27. 1/3

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 16

Looking forward to connecting with educators at Corwin’s 2025 Visible Learning Conference! See y’all bright and early in Vegas!

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks for joining us!

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you for including The Black Creators Series in this ALA recap @publisherswkly.bsky.social!

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 10

So grateful for all who made #IREL25 such a vibrant, soul-stirring experience . TY to all of the educators, authors, and facilitators who poured so much brilliance and love into this community and to all of the educators who participated - new and returning. @triciaebarvia.bsky.social

Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 10

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 10

TY Dr. Erica Silva. Honored! And thank you @larryferlazzo.bsky.social for creating such a powerful platform for educators.

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Corwin @corwinpress.bsky.social · Jul 3

Did you know we have free study guides for these titles?

‪@sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social‬: Antiracist Reading Revolution
‪@triciaebarvia.bsky.social‬: Get Free
‪@jarredamato.bsky.social‬: Just Read It
‪@jserravallo.bsky.social‬: Teaching Reading Across the Day

🔗www.corwin.com/globa...

Book studies are available for:
Sonja Cherry-Paul’s Antiracist Reading Revolution
Tricia Ebarvia’s Get Free
Jarred Amato’s Just Read It
Jen Serravallo’s Teaching Reading Across the Day

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jul 2

Left #ALA25 tired but full from 3 days with the most incredible librarians, educators, and creators. Congratulations to all of the authors and illustrators. We need you and your work now more than ever. And thank you to all who organized, welcomed, and spread so much love. 💗📚

Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jun 28

Praise for the Young Reader’s Edition of How The Word Is Passed! Stop by the LBYR Booth (205) at #ALAAC25 for a first peek! @clintsmithiii.bsky.social

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · Jun 24

Looking forward to being in conversation with some of my favorite Black Creators! Mark your schedule and join us at @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social! @candlewickpress.bsky.social

Black Creators Series panel at ALA. Monday, June 30 from 10:30-11:20. Diversity in Publishing Stage - Booth #2411.

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · May 31

That’s why I can’t wait for young people to read Clint’s compelling memoir about how we remember and reckon with slavery in the United States. I can’t wait to see the ways it challenges, changes, and inspires them to work toward a better and brighter tomorrow. 3/3

www.lbyr.com/titles/clint...

How the Word Is Passed (Adapted for Young Readers)

Adapted from Clint Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling and universally acclaimed How the Word Is Passed, this must-read narrative takes readers to hist...

www.lbyr.com

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Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul @sonjacherrypaul.bsky.social · May 31

It wasn’t until I was an adult that I learned about the beautiful, thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the terror they faced on 5/31 and 6/1 in 1921. There’s so much more that I didn’t learn about the history of this country, particularly as it impacts Black people. 2/3

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