2024
Sunday, September 8, 2024 – Saturday, November 2, 2024
Stories are being silenced. It is not only through banned books, but it also through books that don’t even get a consideration in the first place. There is no need to ban a story no one includes.
If you are interested in reading three banned novels as well as participating in conversations about banned children’s books, this book club is for you.
Our target audience are parents, educators, and community members. We aim to reframe the banned books conversation, provide resources you can use in your home or school, and help you speak with confidence about silenced stories.
This club includes lively discussions, diverse perspectives, and an unwavering commitment to telling everyone’s stories.
Your literary leaders are Natalie Pipkin and Shawnta Stockton Barnes, who are champions of access to all books and stories.
What You’ll Gain:
– Resources to use at home or at school.
– Accountability to stay the course & read
– A community of people who want to discuss books
Natalie Pipkin
Book Club Facilitator
Natalie is the founder and owner of Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore. Her bookstore launched online December 2020. The mobile bookstore component debuted Juneteenth 2022.
Natalie enjoys reading. It brings her joy to see others finding books that they love. Her goal is to expand access to books of all genres by Black authors for all people, young and old.
Shawnta Stockton Barnes
Book Club Facilitator
Shawnta serves as an education consultant and Editor-in-Chief of an education publication. She loves learning knowledge and helping others grow professionally. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Literacy, Culture, & Language Education.
As an avid reader as a child, it seems Shawnta was destined to become an English teacher, a role she held for nearly a decade. She loves reading young adult literature (YA), biographies, and fantasy.
2023
Sunday, October 1, 2023 – Friday, December 22, 2023
Registration Closed
Stories are being silenced. It is not only through banned books, but it also through books that don’t even get a consideration in the first place. There is no need to ban a story no one includes.
If you are interested in reading three banned novels as well as participating in conversations about banned children’s books, this book club is for you.
Our target audience are parents, educators, and community members. We aim to reframe the banned books conversation, provide resources you can use in your home or school, and help you speak with confidence about silenced stories.
This club includes lively discussions, diverse perspectives, and an unwavering commitment to telling everyone’s stories.
Your literary leaders are Natalie Pipkin and Shawnta Stockton Barnes, who are champions of access to all books and stories.
What You’ll Gain:
– Resources to use at home or at school.
– Accountability to stay the course & read
– A community of people who want to discuss books
Natalie Pipkin
Book Club Facilitator
Natalie is the founder and owner of Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore. Her bookstore launched online December 2020. The mobile bookstore component debuted Juneteenth 2022.
Natalie enjoys reading. It brings her joy to see others finding books that they love. Her goal is to expand access to books of all genres by Black authors for all people, young and old.
Shawnta Stockton Barnes
Book Club Facilitator
Shawnta serves as an education consultant and Editor-in-Chief of an education publication. She loves learning knowledge and helping others grow professionally. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Literacy, Culture, & Language Education.
As an avid reader as a child, it seems Shawnta was destined to become an English teacher, a role she held for nearly a decade. She loves reading young adult literature (YA), biographies, and fantasy.
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