BlackRep4Kids + the Highlights Foundation
The Highlights Foundation is proud to learn from and work alongside Knology to amplify Black Storytellers in STEM. BlackRep4Kids is a National Science Foundation-funded project led by Knology, in collaboration with the Highlights Foundation, the National Black Child Development Institute, and the Association of Children’s Museums. The project brings together Black researchers and practitioners from a variety of fields (including climate science, developmental psychology, informal learning, and children’s media) to collaboratively develop methods and strategies for creating children’s climate media that helps Black families and their children discuss, prepare for, and respond to a multitude of environmental threats.
Some Resources
#HFGather
Kidlit authors Pam Courtney, Andrea Loney, and Crystal Allen joined us to discuss climate change, one of the most pressing issues of our time. This impassioned discussion explored the power of storytelling to inspire meaningful change for our future. Through this conversation, we hoped to connect ways that children’s books can offer a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between social justice, racial equity, and caring for our planet. Watch the #HFGather:
Podcast:
Or listen to the #HFGather on our podcast:
We’re proud to host these authors at the Black Rep 4 Kids Unconference:
