ABOUT THIS EVENT

Hear a panel discussion on how Black hair is portrayed in children’s and young adult literature hosted by Chicago Public Library. Panelists are:

• Candice Washington, CEO and founder, Brown Books and Paintbrushes

• Tamela Chambers; Chicago PL children’s librarian

• Cymonique Jackson, CPL children’s librarian

• Tiffeni Fontno, head librarian, Educational Resource Center at Boston College

• Cierra Kaler Jones, social justice educator, writer, scholar and artist based in Washington, D.C.

• Rosalie Reyes, coordinator of teacher engagement and professional development at Teaching for Change, Washington, D.C.