Little Radicals Story Time
About this Event
ABOUT THE EVENT
Through reading books to fresh eyes, this Story Time event focuses on nurturing the innate liberatory beings that we are all born as: Little Radicals. Each month, we will focus on a theme and curate a collection of books, activities, and discussions for children and their parents to further their education and awareness of the world around them. July is all about Disability Independence Day, commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act during Disability Pride Month!
***In tandem with July's readings, we will also be partnering with the Denver Public Library's People's Free Puppet Program to craft a tentacle for a parade-sized octopus puppet (tissue paper, suction cups, and a giant tentacle included). After Little Radicals, head over to the Denver Central Library for the puppet show at 11:15am (free, RSVP required).
ABOUT THE BOOKS
by Tiffany Hammond and Kate Cosgrove
A colorful and engaging picture book for young readers shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of “speaking.” The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet to communicate with others.
by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi, illustrated by Ashley Seil Smith
The brainchild of three women-of-color sociologists, IntersectionAllies is a smooth, gleeful entry into intersectional feminism. The nine interconnected characters proudly describe themselves and their backgrounds, involving topics that range from a physical disability to language brokering, offering an opportunity to take pride in a personal story and connect to collective struggle for justice.
FOR THE PARENTS:
by John Green
Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 'Everything Is Tuberculosis,' John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.
edited by Alice Wong
One in five people in the United States lives with a disability. Some disabilities are visible, others less apparent—but all are underrepresented in media and popular culture. Now, just in time for the thirtieth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, activist Alice Wong brings together this urgent, galvanizing collection of contemporary essays by disabled people.
SCHEDULE
9:00 AM — Welcome & Sign-in
9:15 AM — Introduction & coloring
9:30 AM — Book Reading
10:00 AM — Activity/craft
10:45 AM — Wrap-up
UPCOMING EVENTS
AUG 30 — Land Back & Liberation in the spirit of International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (8/9), World Humanitarian Day (8/19), International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition (8/23), and the anniversary of the uprising in Santo Domingo (today Haiti and the Dominican Republic, 8/23).
SEPT 27 — Hispanic Heritage Month, Intergenerational Month, and Native American Day (9/25).
OCT 25 — Filipino American History Month, Global Diversity Awareness Month, Ageism Awareness Day (10/9), and World Mental Health Day (10/10).
NOV 29 — National Native American Heritage Month, Adoption Month, Native American Heritage day (11/27), and International Men's Day (11/19).
ACCESSIBILITY
Parking: Metered street parking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are available within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.
Entrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated, accessible for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps; however, the bike lane offers a step-free route down the block with minimal car traffic.
Restrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.
Communication: All staff on site speak English. There will be one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via translation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL, we’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.
Alcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.
Masks: Masks are encouraged and supplied.
Questions or Requests: Please contact us at [email protected] with any accessibility needs or questions.
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