Interview with Author Dr. Artika Tyner

It’s time for WEE Nation Reads with UMBC, starting our 2nd year of partnership with the Diverse Books Project. Today's interview is with Author Dr. Artika Tyner, author of 40 books, including "Justice Makes A Difference." Website: https://www.ppgjli.org/ or IG and FB @plantingpeoplegrowingjustice.This segment is supported by UMBC’s Sherman Center Teacher Scholars Program, which serves as a resource to participating teachers and families in their Diverse Books Projects (DBP). https://shermancenter.umbc.edu/diverse-books-project/

This project aims to ensure that early childhood educators at their partner schools have access to high-quality, diverse children’s books and opportunities to share ideas and insights about their use. Books identified by UMBC will be featured in our WEE Nation Reads with UMBC segment, which includes a reading of each of the selected books, children’s music related to each book, and an interview with the author or publisher.

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