Preparing for a Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers

<p>On May 20, 2023, OEA is teaming up with the Hilliard Education Association, OEA-R, and many community partners in Hilliard to host a big book giveaway event for central Ohio students. Upwards of 9,000 books featuring diverse characters, written by diverse authors as part of this Read Across America event. HEA member Tiffany Thomas explains the power of diverse literature in children's lives, and encourages families to come pick out a book with their kid at this Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event. </p><p><br><strong>A Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Free books | Family activities | Community Resources | Snacks</strong></li> <li><strong>May 20th, 2023</strong></li> <li><strong>10am – 2pm</strong></li> <li>Warehouse #839, Hilliard United Methodist Church, 3691 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026</li> <li>All are welcome!</li> <li> <strong>FULL DETAILS:</strong> <a href="https://www.ohea.org/diversereaders/"><strong>www.ohea.org/diversereaders</strong></a> </li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>JOIN US FOR A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF DIVERSE READERS| </strong>The inaugural Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event is open to all families. In addition to free books for preK-6th grade readers, there will be plenty of free family activities and snacks while supplies last. <br>When we read books that have characters of all races, genders, and backgrounds, students discover their own voices and learn from the voices of others. Let’s come together to kick off a great summer by celebrating diverse readers, so we can set all students up for success!</p><p><strong>Featured Education Matters guest: </strong></p><ul><li> <em>Tiffany Thomas, Hilliard Education Association member</em><ul> <li>Tiffany Thomas is a 17 year dedicated educator and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Hilliard City School District. She is a native of Columbus, Ohio, a proud graduate of Columbus City Schools, and mother to a fierce three year old little girl. She has been an English Language Art