Lifting Black Voices in Children’s Books | Carlotta Penn | TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville

Dr. Carlotta Penn is an educator, author, and daydreamer committed to advancing social justice, especially as it relates to educational access, experiences, and outcomes. She makes the case that Black children must see their cultures reflected in books, and that we must make more space for Black authors to write these stories. Despite the ongoing resistance of major publishers to fully embrace Black children’s books by Black authors, independent Black authors are filling the void. Penn shares how her journey to independent publishing is connected to the centuries-old tradition of Black freedom writing--a tradition as vital today as ever before. Dr. Carlotta Penn is an educator and daydreamer from Columbus, Ohio committed to advancing social justice in the world, especially as it relates to educational access, experiences, and outcomes. Building with diverse communities across the globe in ways that promote human rights to freedom and peace is a fulfilling and important part of her work. Daydreamers Press, the public vehicle for her personal passions, is a multicultural education company focused in children’s book publishing and diversity programming. It is her contribution to a world where all people can see representative and inspiring reflections of themselves in books and communities.

[thebeeamazinggirls]

As little authors, we thank you for making this video. Reading prepares you for life. It is important to be well represented in books. Have a happy day!

[pizzospages]

This is excellent and reflects the desire of my heart! My love of books, community and writing compels me to support and advocate for quality literature representing all children across the globe.

[justmeonthepage]

So proud of Carlotta, who is a deep, well lettered, and well-versed leader in our time.

[JohnRobinsonTV]

Powerful and Amazing Talk! Give Thanks

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I love this!!!! She’s beautiful inside and out !

[analyst]

You can buy publishing companies! When you ask permission, you give someone the power to denie your request. Just go do it!!!!