Articles and news stories are constantly pushing me to consider something new, broaden my perspective, or change the way I look at an issue. My husband likes to joke that my brain explodes with something new on a daily basis. These articles – and the brain explosions that result from them – are so beneficial for me that I wanted to create a place where I could share them, in case you might want to read them, too. Learn more about Things that Made My Brain Explode – and see past posts – here.
Here’s a recent batch of Things that Made my Brain Explode:
- The University of Virginia won the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship this week. It has been joyful and surprisingly wholesome to watch the city come together to celebrate.
- “To be sure, Charlottesville and those who love the University of Virginia have a great reason to celebrate. These student-athletes overcame an unprecedentedly brutal 2018 tournament loss with focus, determination and poise in 2019. This is a remarkable feat that illustrates grace under pressure. What it is not is a reset button on history. It is not an excuse to resurrect the dangerous illusion of an idealized civil Charlottesville.” Thank you for sharing this piece, Paul.
- Spend time with kids in public? Hope this helps you as much as it did me: How to Navigate a Special Needs Encounter.
- Raising Luminaries is in the middle of a great series about disability. This week’s post is called De-Stigmatizing Disability: Stereotype-Smashing Kids Books.
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Wow, this article made me think: The Missing Autistic Girls.
- “But this doesn’t feel like a “usually” moment. This feels like a moment to draw a line in the sand. […] If you’re wearing my jersey at a game? Know that about me. If you’re planning to buy my jersey for someone else…… know that about me. If you’re following me on social media….. know that about me. If you’re coming to Jazz games and rooting for me….. know that about me. And if you’re claiming my name, or likeness, for your own cause, in any way….. know that about me. Know that I believe this matters.” Privileged.
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A Series of Dyslexia-Friendly Harry Potter Companion Books Has Been Released in the UK. Amazing! Publishers, if you’re listening, MY SCHOOL LIBRARY WOULD BUY MULTIPLE COPIES OF THESE.
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Digital storytime is growing more and more popular, and I love the way teachers, principals, and librarians use this technique to connect with students. But you know what they say: You can take a librarian out of the library… Tackling Copyright Concerns When Taking Storytime Online.
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This Mother’s Day, Black Lives Matter Activists Will Give More Than 30 Women Their Freedom.
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9 Young Adult Books Every Kid (And Grown Up) Should Read. I can give the seven of these that I have read two BIG thumbs up.
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Have you seen the new Budweiser commercial honoring Dwane Wayde? It’s beautiful.
- New LGBTQ-Inclusive books for the very youngest children.
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