Shannon Griffin
@literallycultured.bsky.social
wife & boy mom x5 | published author | disruptor | diverse #kidlit blogger | ELA & hard history educator | #hiphop enthusiast & former DJ | founder: Lit•erally Cultured™️
Views: my own.
Views: my own.
🌿✨These books celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — a trailblazing scientist, conservationist, and voice for the voiceless. Her work with chimps and her tireless advocacy for the planet have inspired generations to care deeply for animals & the environment.🌍🍃🦍
#kidlit #STEMEducation
#kidlit #STEMEducation
October 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🌿✨These books celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — a trailblazing scientist, conservationist, and voice for the voiceless. Her work with chimps and her tireless advocacy for the planet have inspired generations to care deeply for animals & the environment.🌍🍃🦍
#kidlit #STEMEducation
#kidlit #STEMEducation
This timeline (an updated version) shows how racial oppression in the US didn’t end with slavery or segregation — it evolved. As a teacher, I share this because understanding the FULL truth of our past (and PRESENT) is the first step toward real change. We can’t solve what we don’t acknowledge. ✊🏼
July 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This timeline (an updated version) shows how racial oppression in the US didn’t end with slavery or segregation — it evolved. As a teacher, I share this because understanding the FULL truth of our past (and PRESENT) is the first step toward real change. We can’t solve what we don’t acknowledge. ✊🏼
What a fun #bookmail birthday surprise! “Pajammin’!” by Ziggy Marley— coming June 24th! ✨🎶🌙🎉 @harperkids.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 2:33 AM
What a fun #bookmail birthday surprise! “Pajammin’!” by Ziggy Marley— coming June 24th! ✨🎶🌙🎉 @harperkids.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social
We are on the wrong side of history and I refuse to be silent about it. #gaza #palestine
May 16, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We are on the wrong side of history and I refuse to be silent about it. #gaza #palestine
May 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
He is us. @booker.senate.gov out here REPRESENTING US.
Thank you for speaking for us— when it seems like no one else will.
Tune in to C-Span to witness courage and resolve in the face of the destruction and degradation of our democracy.
Thank you for speaking for us— when it seems like no one else will.
Tune in to C-Span to witness courage and resolve in the face of the destruction and degradation of our democracy.
April 1, 2025 at 4:35 AM
He is us. @booker.senate.gov out here REPRESENTING US.
Thank you for speaking for us— when it seems like no one else will.
Tune in to C-Span to witness courage and resolve in the face of the destruction and degradation of our democracy.
Thank you for speaking for us— when it seems like no one else will.
Tune in to C-Span to witness courage and resolve in the face of the destruction and degradation of our democracy.
We’re back! F1 25 season! Booker and I are snuggling and watching our guy Lewis Hamilton debuting w/ Ferrari for Q1 of the #AustralianGP 🇮🇹🏎️
March 15, 2025 at 5:33 AM
We’re back! F1 25 season! Booker and I are snuggling and watching our guy Lewis Hamilton debuting w/ Ferrari for Q1 of the #AustralianGP 🇮🇹🏎️
🚨🎉Check out these #diversechildrensbooks hitting shelves March 2025! #literallycultured #picturebooks🎉🚨
March 2, 2025 at 2:45 AM
🚨🎉Check out these #diversechildrensbooks hitting shelves March 2025! #literallycultured #picturebooks🎉🚨
“You picked the right time but the wrong guy.” - Kendrick Lamar
February 12, 2025 at 3:22 AM
“You picked the right time but the wrong guy.” - Kendrick Lamar
🚨Check out these #diversechildrensbooks hitting shelves February 2025! #literallycultured #picturebooks 🥳
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#childrensbooks #storytime #diversekidlit #diversebooksforkids #readingteacher #weneeddiversebooks #childrensbook
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#childrensbooks #storytime #diversekidlit #diversebooksforkids #readingteacher #weneeddiversebooks #childrensbook
February 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM
🚨Check out these #diversechildrensbooks hitting shelves February 2025! #literallycultured #picturebooks 🥳
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#childrensbooks #storytime #diversekidlit #diversebooksforkids #readingteacher #weneeddiversebooks #childrensbook
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#childrensbooks #storytime #diversekidlit #diversebooksforkids #readingteacher #weneeddiversebooks #childrensbook
Hi! I'm Shannon! I’m a mom of 5 biracial boys, K-12 DEI specialist, 4th grade teacher, & author of two children’s books, “Black Man: A Superhero Story” and “Eli and the Beat”. I also founded Lit•erally Cultured—a blog focused on diversity & representation in #kidlit. I hope you say “hello” below! 🤍
November 20, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Hi! I'm Shannon! I’m a mom of 5 biracial boys, K-12 DEI specialist, 4th grade teacher, & author of two children’s books, “Black Man: A Superhero Story” and “Eli and the Beat”. I also founded Lit•erally Cultured—a blog focused on diversity & representation in #kidlit. I hope you say “hello” below! 🤍