Around the nation, people are hurting. Award-winning authors Kwame Alexander, Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds have organized a Kidlit Rally for Black Lives. We’re honored to host it on our FaceBook Live on Thursday, June 4. This is a time to come together and stand up. Our kids need us. Please join us and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference.
Kelly – we will definitely be promoting this event and spreading the word.
How else can we help?
Spreading the word is perfect. Thanks so much for your support.
Hi,
I’m sharing this information with my school community. Is there a way to participate in this event without a Facebook account?
Thank you so much for organizing this event!
Thank you for sharing with your school community. Hopefully, we will. Will have more information about that tomorrow.
If you’re not able to access FB Live, you can tune in via Zoom at this link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95326915466?pwd=dHMwODJKUmttNTlmZC9PUGVsRHAwZz09. Thanks for your support.
You can also watch things on Facebook Live, if you’re not a member. When you first log into it, there’s a pop-up that makes it look like you have to sign into a FB account, but you can just click through it and it will go away. (I went the longest time without participating in FB events because I didn’t know this.) Thanks for offering the Zoom alternative, too.
Thank you, KT! Good to know.
Do you have some security measures in place so it won’t get Zoom-bombed? I want to send the link to my students. (I am an educator in Massachusetts)
just seeing this. SCBWI handled the tech and had security measures in place. The recording is on our FB page for now – http://facebook.com/thebrownbookshelf. We’ll upload to YouTube soon.
Will this even be recorded?
I was wondering the same thing . . . .Will this be recorded.
Thanks.
Yes, it will be recorded.
This is great that it’ll be recorded. I’m sharing this around the world, so the time change is an issue for kids (like mine!) who are 6+ hours ahead, across the oceans. Thank you for putting this together. Very much looking forward to the recording, and have been spreading the word far and wide. I’m a freelance writer covering kids’ emotional and psychological development, and general health, for outlets like New York Times, Washington Post, Parents, PBS, Nat Geo Family, and many others. If there’s any other way I can help a future initiative please let me know. Unfortunately, I learned about this only a day ago, or I would have tried to write something around it. Please let me know.
Hi Lorraine, Thanks so much for your important work and support. It means a lot to us that you spread the word about the rally and are willing to help with future endeavors. If you’d like to interview any of the rally organizers, please let us know. Our new project is Generations Book Club. We just launched it June 1. It will run through the end of August. More details about it here – https://thebrownbookshelf.com/2020/05/28/kick-off-summer-reading-with-generations/ and https://thebrownbookshelf.com/2020/06/01/generations-book-club-black-music-month/. Our signature initiative is 28 Days Later which a Black History Month celebration of Black children’s book creators. We’d love to keep in touch.
how do we access the recorded version?
The recording is currently available on our Facebook page.
Will this be closed captioned or have an ASL interpreter? Will there be a transcript?
Organizers are looking into that possibility.
Have you found ASL interpreters for this event? I work for a Deaf and Hard of hearing program and people are asking if this will be interpreted in ASL.
I saw on the FB Page that this will have ASL interpreters.
Thank you for providing access!
Have you found ASL interpreters for this event? I work for a Deaf and Hard of hearing program and people are asking if this will be interpreted in ASL. I would be wonderful for this to be accessible so we can share it within our program.
Yes, the rally will be ASL interpreted. Thanks for your support.
His can you participate if you’re not on Facebook
We’ll have that information tomorrow. Thanks for your support.
If you’re not able to access FB Live, you can tune in via Zoom at this link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95326915466?pwd=dHMwODJKUmttNTlmZC9PUGVsRHAwZz09.
What age group is this best suited for? I have some very young kiddos (3 and 4 yrs).
K-12.
Is this Eastern Time?
Yes
Do we need to register for the event? I will be there.
No registration. Thanks for your support.
Another reason why I love the KidLit community. Y’all are amazing — putting yourselves out there, and working together in beautiful supportive ways. This is important and wonderful. We’ll be promoting, and if we can do more, just let me know. With thanks, appreciation and gratitude.
Thanks so much for your support, Nick! Promoting is just what we need.
Thank you so much for doing this. You mentioned a way of participating for those of us who prefer not to be on Facebook. Can you please share those details?
If you’re not able to access FB Live, you can tune in via Zoom at this link: https://scbwi.zoom.us/j/95326915466?pwd=dHMwODJKUmttNTlmZC9PUGVsRHAwZz09. Thanks for your support.
Will there be a Spanish translator?
No, we won’t have a Spanish translator. Sorry.
Could you describe this event further. Want to share asap, will it be speakers, readings? Thank you.
Thanks for this!
Is there a limit to how many people can attend via zoom?
Will the zoom room open early to allow people to get in?
Thanks again,
Sahra
There is a Zoom limit in the thousands. Not sure if it will open early. I’ll inquire and let you know.
HOW WILL WE GET TO SEE RECORDING? I have entered by gmail so i can receive a notice if possible
CDARROW@sscps.org
When the recording is ready, I’ll post a link here and on our FB page.
Hello! I have shared this event. Looking forward to it. You could maybe embed the FB Live video on a web page. Here’s how: https://developers.facebook.com/docs/plugins/embedded-video-player . You can get the video link right after the livestream starts, or anytime after. You can also download the FB Live video and upload to YouTube. Directions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJOUgC4I5yA .
Thanks for the tips. We appreciate your support.
We can’t come at that time but would really love to see the recording – any way to access it after the fact? Thank you so much!
Yes, the rally will be recorded. We’ll post a link here when it’s ready as well as on our FB page.
Hello, Is there a recording of this event that I can’t share with my students and families?
Principal Wanda Gadsden
Yes, we’ll post the link when it’s available. Thanks for your support.
I want to be able to see the recording after the event. There may be a limit to what Zoom can accommodate and it will not be a good time for me. It is best for me to see the recording.
We’ll post the link when it’s available. Thanks for your support.
I can’t watch it live either. If you do record, will you please add the link here? Thank you!
Happy to add the link here. Thanks for your support.
Dear Kelly, I’ve shared the news about this event via social media and with personal friends – thanks for organizing. If there’s any other way I can help with this at all, please don’t hesitate to let me know. I’ll be one of the thousands attending (and lifting my voice and singing with you, silently, in my heart). All best, Padma Venkatraman
Thanks so much, Padma. Spreading the word and attending are the best ways to support. We appreciate your solidarity.
Wow really cool. I will watch it live
Thank you!
This is awesome that you guys are having this for the kids because I was trying to explain to my daughter why everyone is protesting and its hard because I have taught my kids that color doesn’t matter. My daughter is 9 she doesn’t understand that some people don’t see things like we do.
Thanks so much for your support. Children lead with their hearts. We can learn a lot from them.
What is the appropriate age range for this event? Is it appropriate for Pre-K and up?
First segment is for kids K-12.
Thank you so much for this! I have shared with all of my students, and I’ll be there as well. What is the meeting password for the Zoom link?
No password. Zoom will open at about 6:50.
hey im a kid i want to do this because black lives do matter no matter what people say
Black lives matter always. Thank you for posting. Walk tall. We need your voice.
What age kids is this for?
First segment is for kids K-12.
Could you please let me know if the Zoom link is for a Zoom Webinar or for a regular Zoom meeting? I’m concerned about safety, and the possibility of Zoom bombing, since this event has been so largely (and wonderfully!) publicized. I will of course promote the Facebook livestream as a way to access the event, but wanted to know about the Zoom link before promoting that to my students. Thank you!
Just seeing your message. The recording is available on YouTube now – YouTube at https://youtu.be/fElXu_MdRrs. SCBWI, which provided tech support for the event, made sure the webinar was secure. Appreciate you sharing with your students.
I tried to gain access to the FB live ,but it re-directed me toZoom which was at capacity. I really tried to find a way to join this Brown Bookshelf presentation of wonderful authors-illustrators and poets!
So sorry you weren’t able to view the rally live. The recording is on YouTube – https://youtu.be/fElXu_MdRrs. Thanks for your support.
Does the Brown Bookshelf have a Twitter account?
Yes, you can find us on Twitter at @brownbookshelf.
Was this rally recorded by any chance? Thanks!
The recording is currently available on our Facebook page.
Will there be a link containing the resources that have been mentioned in this event? For example, Jason Reynolds listed many names of authors and I would like to check out their books for our library. Also, specifically, which of your book lists can I reach into to find more titles that do not revolve around racial struggle or trauma? I do my best to consider this when doing collection development but publishing companies tend to push painful titles to the top.
are you sharing the zoom link here? I don’t have FB and would love to join 🙂
The recording is available now on our public FB page https://www.facebook.com/thebrownbookshelf/videos/248795633092755/ and we will share other viewing info soon.
Sorry i missed this – found out about it a day late!
My girls and I watched the KidLit Rally last night. Thank you! It was amazing.
I’m trying to listen, love, and take action right now. I work with Pineapple Street Media and they are offering support to help get more Black voices heard. I received this in an email this morning:
Pineapple decided we wanted to do something actionable and immediate to help black creators, rather than simply release a statement of support. So we decided to offer free podcast consulting from our staff for anyone who wants it. That can mean pitch feedback, script notes, business advice, tech training, etc. Anyone interested can email Hiya@pineapple.fm to schedule their session.
We need to hear more Black voices. If you know anyone who is interested in this, please share.
Thank you!
Heather
Thanks!
Just shared this on my fb post Laura Speaks Literacy, thank you for organizing this event.