@tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social
👇🏾👇🏼 #FlagDay
Tomorrow is Flag Day—a great opportunity to use THAT FLAG by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, illus. by Nikkolas Smith, as a conversation starter about U.S. history, especially with Juneteenth & July 4th coming soon.
Click here for an educator's guide and to learn more about the book! bit.ly/43Hl0Tn
Click here for an educator's guide and to learn more about the book! bit.ly/43Hl0Tn
June 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
👇🏾👇🏼 #FlagDay
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If this is hard for someone to understand, I recommend @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social’s great book that succinctly explains this
June 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
If this is hard for someone to understand, I recommend @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social’s great book that succinctly explains this
Team GREATNESS is back with a new and timely book for our kids called PRAYER IS.
It's written by me, beautifully illustrated by @alleannaharris.bsky.social, and lovingly published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Available for pre-order. 💛🙏🏾💜
It's written by me, beautifully illustrated by @alleannaharris.bsky.social, and lovingly published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Available for pre-order. 💛🙏🏾💜
🗣️COVER REVEAL!!!✨ Say hello to Prayer Is, written by the amazing @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, illustrated by me, and published by FSG/ @mackidsbooks.bsky.social! It comes out on January 13, 2026, but it’s available for preorder now. 💜 Here’s the official synopsis:
April 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Team GREATNESS is back with a new and timely book for our kids called PRAYER IS.
It's written by me, beautifully illustrated by @alleannaharris.bsky.social, and lovingly published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Available for pre-order. 💛🙏🏾💜
It's written by me, beautifully illustrated by @alleannaharris.bsky.social, and lovingly published by @mackidsbooks.bsky.social. Available for pre-order. 💛🙏🏾💜
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Good morning.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
March 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Good morning.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
Listen, you have to just decide.
They are not taking the Black Smithsonian.
Resolve it in your spirit.
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"I have fought and will continue to fight unceasingly for the rights and privileges of all people who are oppressed & who are denied their just share of [what] their labor produces. "
#tdih 1952, Charlotta Bass accepts VP nomination for Progressive Party 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ch...
#tdih 1952, Charlotta Bass accepts VP nomination for Progressive Party 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ch...
March 30, 1952: Charlotta Bass Accepts U.S. VP Nomination
California newspaper owner and anti-Klan activist Charlotta Spears Bass became the first African American nominated to be a U.S. political party's vice-presidential candidate.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"I have fought and will continue to fight unceasingly for the rights and privileges of all people who are oppressed & who are denied their just share of [what] their labor produces. "
#tdih 1952, Charlotta Bass accepts VP nomination for Progressive Party 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ch...
#tdih 1952, Charlotta Bass accepts VP nomination for Progressive Party 🧵
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ch...
Thank you @zinnedproject.bsky.social for recommending THAT FLAG as a book to teach truth to young readers during these troubling and regressive times.
What to read with young children?
The children's picture book, "That Flag," by Tameka Fryer Brown @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, illus. by Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social
Helps readers recognize and critique the Lost Cause narrative. #TeachTruth ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
The children's picture book, "That Flag," by Tameka Fryer Brown @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, illus. by Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social
Helps readers recognize and critique the Lost Cause narrative. #TeachTruth ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
That Flag
Picture Book. By Tameka Fryer Brown. Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. 2023. 40 pages. Learn about the history of the Confederate flag, the myths and the reality, through the story of two young girls.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Thank you @zinnedproject.bsky.social for recommending THAT FLAG as a book to teach truth to young readers during these troubling and regressive times.
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What to watch this weekend?
In light of the admin's EO to erase the truth about U.S. history in museums, historic sites, monuments, & the zoo -- we recommend "The Neutral Ground" by C. J. Hunt on the fight over Confederate monuments & the Lost Cause narrative.
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
In light of the admin's EO to erase the truth about U.S. history in museums, historic sites, monuments, & the zoo -- we recommend "The Neutral Ground" by C. J. Hunt on the fight over Confederate monuments & the Lost Cause narrative.
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
The Neutral Ground
Film. Directed by C. J. Hunt. 2021. 82 minutes. A co-production of POV and ITVS, in association with the Center for Asian American Media. A student-friendly documentary on the fight over Confederate m...
www.zinnedproject.org
March 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
What to watch this weekend?
In light of the admin's EO to erase the truth about U.S. history in museums, historic sites, monuments, & the zoo -- we recommend "The Neutral Ground" by C. J. Hunt on the fight over Confederate monuments & the Lost Cause narrative.
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
In light of the admin's EO to erase the truth about U.S. history in museums, historic sites, monuments, & the zoo -- we recommend "The Neutral Ground" by C. J. Hunt on the fight over Confederate monuments & the Lost Cause narrative.
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
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As reading lists circulate for adults about times we are in, here are some suggestions for early childhood/early elementary.
Starting with "That Flag" by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social -- picture book introduces the Lost Cause narrative in history and today. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
Starting with "That Flag" by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social -- picture book introduces the Lost Cause narrative in history and today. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
That Flag
Picture Book. By Tameka Fryer Brown. Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. 2023. 40 pages. Learn about the history of the Confederate flag, the myths and the reality, through the story of two young girls.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 20, 2025 at 4:54 AM
As reading lists circulate for adults about times we are in, here are some suggestions for early childhood/early elementary.
Starting with "That Flag" by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social -- picture book introduces the Lost Cause narrative in history and today. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
Starting with "That Flag" by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social -- picture book introduces the Lost Cause narrative in history and today. www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
Thank you, @zinnedproject.bsky.social, for the book recommendation! 🙏🏾💙
We highly recommend the children's picture book, "That Flag," by Tameka Fryer Brown @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social
The book helps young people recognize and critique the Lost Cause narrative. #TeachTruth ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
The book helps young people recognize and critique the Lost Cause narrative. #TeachTruth ⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/materials/th...
That Flag
Picture Book. By Tameka Fryer Brown. Illustrated by Nikkolas Smith. 2023. 40 pages. Learn about the history of the Confederate flag, the myths and the reality, through the story of two young girls.
www.zinnedproject.org
March 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Thank you, @zinnedproject.bsky.social, for the book recommendation! 🙏🏾💙
March is Women's History Month! Here are 14 books about phenomenal women young readers should know about.
Share their stories this month and all year long! #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #womenshistory #HERstory #Blackwomen ##Blackhistory365
Share their stories this month and all year long! #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #womenshistory #HERstory #Blackwomen ##Blackhistory365
March 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
March is Women's History Month! Here are 14 books about phenomenal women young readers should know about.
Share their stories this month and all year long! #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #womenshistory #HERstory #Blackwomen ##Blackhistory365
Share their stories this month and all year long! #WomensHistoryMonth #kidlit #womenshistory #HERstory #Blackwomen ##Blackhistory365
My #GREATNESS sis out here planting seeds of self-love and confidence in our kids! Go @alleannaharris.bsky.social !! 💜💛💜💛
I just wanted to say thank you to the Omicron Omicron Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta and Evergreen Avenue Elementary School for having me at the @ncte.org African-American Read-In! 💙🤍
February 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
My #GREATNESS sis out here planting seeds of self-love and confidence in our kids! Go @alleannaharris.bsky.social !! 💜💛💜💛
Hey Charlotte! Please join us for a Freedom to Read panel discussion this Thursday, sponsored by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Our fight to maintain intellectual freedom grows more urgent by the day. Hope to see you there.
Register here: tinyurl.com/yrvhfxkp
#freedbetweenthelines #freadom
Register here: tinyurl.com/yrvhfxkp
#freedbetweenthelines #freadom
February 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hey Charlotte! Please join us for a Freedom to Read panel discussion this Thursday, sponsored by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Our fight to maintain intellectual freedom grows more urgent by the day. Hope to see you there.
Register here: tinyurl.com/yrvhfxkp
#freedbetweenthelines #freadom
Register here: tinyurl.com/yrvhfxkp
#freedbetweenthelines #freadom
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"Grimes’ simple, lyrical text depicts a sweet, relationship-based mini-adventure with a victory both adults and children will appreciate. [Cathy Ann] Johnson’s whimsical illustrations... are as poetic as Grimes’ verse. Playful, soothing, and beautiful. (Picture book. 3-8)" Thanks, Kirkus!
February 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Grimes’ simple, lyrical text depicts a sweet, relationship-based mini-adventure with a victory both adults and children will appreciate. [Cathy Ann] Johnson’s whimsical illustrations... are as poetic as Grimes’ verse. Playful, soothing, and beautiful. (Picture book. 3-8)" Thanks, Kirkus!
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I heard today is National #Shelfie Day. For no particular reason at all, my shelfie includes a copy of Little People, Big Dreams' Anne Frank & That Flag by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social. Also for no particular reason at all, my t-shirt reads "E Pluribus Unum, #ProtectTransKids."
January 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I heard today is National #Shelfie Day. For no particular reason at all, my shelfie includes a copy of Little People, Big Dreams' Anne Frank & That Flag by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social. Also for no particular reason at all, my t-shirt reads "E Pluribus Unum, #ProtectTransKids."
Only 4 more days to bid and support LA residents impacted by wildfires...
January 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Only 4 more days to bid and support LA residents impacted by wildfires...
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Look at all the great things you can bid on!
I'm doing an AMA. And ngl I'm a delight to chat with about publishing stuff!
I'm doing an AMA. And ngl I'm a delight to chat with about publishing stuff!
I teamed up with author friends Charlotte Offsay, Tara Cattie Luebbe, and Caroline Perry to organize @kidlitforla.bsky.social, an auction to raise money for wildfire relief efforts. The #kidlit community has donated AH-MAZE-ING items. Go bid now!!! www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
January 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Look at all the great things you can bid on!
I'm doing an AMA. And ngl I'm a delight to chat with about publishing stuff!
I'm doing an AMA. And ngl I'm a delight to chat with about publishing stuff!
I am offering 2 Signed Copies of my books--WINNER'S CHOICE--to help raise money for those impacted by the wildfires in California.
Kidlit for Los Angeles Auction Info:
DATES: Monday, January 20th, at 9am PST until Friday, January 26th, at 9pm PST.
@kidlitforla.bsky.social #lawildfires
Kidlit for Los Angeles Auction Info:
DATES: Monday, January 20th, at 9am PST until Friday, January 26th, at 9pm PST.
@kidlitforla.bsky.social #lawildfires
January 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I am offering 2 Signed Copies of my books--WINNER'S CHOICE--to help raise money for those impacted by the wildfires in California.
Kidlit for Los Angeles Auction Info:
DATES: Monday, January 20th, at 9am PST until Friday, January 26th, at 9pm PST.
@kidlitforla.bsky.social #lawildfires
Kidlit for Los Angeles Auction Info:
DATES: Monday, January 20th, at 9am PST until Friday, January 26th, at 9pm PST.
@kidlitforla.bsky.social #lawildfires
Join me on February 1st for MY VOICE, MY STORY, a community event designed to empower youth through self-expression, sponsored by Bookmarks and the Winston Salem Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
See you soon, Winston-Salem!
#myvoice #mystory #AllTheGreatnessInYou #begreat #believeinyou
See you soon, Winston-Salem!
#myvoice #mystory #AllTheGreatnessInYou #begreat #believeinyou
January 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Join me on February 1st for MY VOICE, MY STORY, a community event designed to empower youth through self-expression, sponsored by Bookmarks and the Winston Salem Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
See you soon, Winston-Salem!
#myvoice #mystory #AllTheGreatnessInYou #begreat #believeinyou
See you soon, Winston-Salem!
#myvoice #mystory #AllTheGreatnessInYou #begreat #believeinyou
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👍📚How will they learn? By picture books. This is a wonderful, relatively gentle way to learn, through the experience of two best friends, about the lasting harm and division caused by the Confederate flag. Written by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, beautifully illustrated by @4nikkolas.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 4:31 PM
👍📚How will they learn? By picture books. This is a wonderful, relatively gentle way to learn, through the experience of two best friends, about the lasting harm and division caused by the Confederate flag. Written by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social, beautifully illustrated by @4nikkolas.bsky.social
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Great new release by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social
Book Fairies First Look Episode 30: November 2024- Interview with author, Tameka Fryer Brown
YouTube video by SCBWI Carolinas
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November 24, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Great new release by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social
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Just a quick flipthrough of All the Greatness in You, written by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social and illustrated by me! Now available wherever books are sold. 💜✨ #BlackSky
November 19, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Just a quick flipthrough of All the Greatness in You, written by @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social and illustrated by me! Now available wherever books are sold. 💜✨ #BlackSky
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I meet and talk the most talented writers each month! Just finished recording SCBWI-Carolinas Book Fairies First Look interview with @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social
Her creativity with words is as vibrant as Alleanna Harris’ illustrations in her newest picture book! Interview link coming soon!
Her creativity with words is as vibrant as Alleanna Harris’ illustrations in her newest picture book! Interview link coming soon!
November 18, 2024 at 8:32 PM
I meet and talk the most talented writers each month! Just finished recording SCBWI-Carolinas Book Fairies First Look interview with @tamekafryerbrown.bsky.social
Her creativity with words is as vibrant as Alleanna Harris’ illustrations in her newest picture book! Interview link coming soon!
Her creativity with words is as vibrant as Alleanna Harris’ illustrations in her newest picture book! Interview link coming soon!