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Small But Mighty Storytime Series Continues!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Aug. 4, 2021 - The National Civil Rights Museum resumes its annual Small but Mighty Storytime series, which thematically focuses on peacemaking, kindness, diversity, and creating positive social change. Led by Museum Educator Dory Lerner, each session offers parents and children a chance to engage together for teachable moments, activities and resources.
TODAY'S STORYTIME SESSION – SULWE
In this edition of our Small But Mighty Storytime, educator and special guest, Nicole Bandele, reads Sulwe by Lupita Nyong’o and illustrated by Vashti Harrsion. This powerful book reminds us to appreciate the beauty in ourselves and to respect and cherish the diversity among all people.
Upcoming Storytime Sessions
- Lillian's Right to Vote by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Shane Evans (Schwartz and Wade/Penguin Random House)
- Separate Is Never Equal, written & illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh (Abrams Books)
- I Promise by LeBron James, illustrated by Nina Mata (HarperCollins)
See more Small But Mighty Storytime sessions on our website. For more information contact Museum Educator, Dory Lerner, at dlerner@civilrightsmuseum.org.