We have the immense privilege of reading Abdul's Story, written by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and illustrated by Tiffany Rose.

Writing can be hard! Read with us as we meet Abdul and follow him on his journey to realizing that he is, in fact, a writer after all.

Read with permission from the author.

https://jamilahthewriter.com/

http://www.asouthpawdraws.com/

https://www.ritlearns.com/grritykids

Local Minneapolis author, Jackie Brown, joins us as we read and talk about her new book, Dahlia's Make a Difference Day. This thoughtful and intentional book, illustrated by Payton Stark, local artist and illustrator, takes its readers through growth, hope and gratitude at its sweetest.

Jackie and her book inspire us to think and talk about the importance of reading and writing books about kids of color, supporting local bookstores, building community, and giving kids opportunities to make a difference.

To learn more about Jackie, Payton, and Dahlia's Make a Difference Day, check out the links below.

@itsjackiebrown

Gilded Gato Publishing

MPR News

@payton.stark.7

https://www.peytonstarkstudio.com/

Linnea is the coolest fourth-grader. She has ADHD and Dyslexia and is great at eating candy. Linnea shares what it feels like to have learning differences, and shares words of wisdom for other grrit.y kids.

Artwork: grrit.y kid logo in pencil and colored pencil by Linnea