Boyhood, Bullying, and Rebellion in Cuba
Posted on July 29, 2024
"That day, I realized that someone with power is as capable of the very best as the very worst."
Missed our Event with Marco Avilés? Here's the Video!
Posted on July 15, 2024
Last month, WWB Campus and the Brooklyn Public Library had the pleasure of hosting a talk by Quechua-Peruvian author and journalist Marco Avilés, featuring gorgeous music from Latin Grammy nominee Araceli Poma. This event followed a week of author visits and writing workshops in high school classrooms around Brooklyn and Manhattan.
11 Stories for Pride Month
Posted on June 26, 2024
According to a 2023 report by PEN America, recent book bans in U.S. classrooms and school libraries have particularly targeted queer literature; 26% of banned titles contain LGBTQIA+ characters or themes*. This June is the perfect time to uplift queer voices with relevant, compelling literature that spans the globe and showcases the diversity of LGBTQIA+ lives. You'll find links to that literature, along with tools for teaching and learning, below.
After Migration, the Search for Roots
Posted on June 12, 2024
I ask that you join me. To come to learn my roots, which I spent a lifetime missing, with me.
Join Us for 2 Free Events with Author Marco Avilés on June 1st & 12th!
Posted on May 20, 2024
