Jacqueline Woodson & Leah Henderson on stage.

#Kweli23

⁦Malinda Lo⁩ emphasizes the importance of representation in #kidlit : “As a writer it was very hard to imagine writing a story so fundamentally different from every story I had ever read.” #WNDB #Kweli23 ⁦Kweli Journal⁩

“Don’t fetishize the process. Write around the life you have.” Edwidge Danticat in response to finding time to write and her writing process. Kweli Journal #Kweli23

All my literary acquisitions this weekend.

Writer’s are definitely each other fans/supporters!

Thank you Kweli♥️
Thank you Laura ♥️

#Kweli23 Kweli Journal Lynnor Bontigao 🍥🇵🇭🇺🇲

After two years online, Tf7’s @wholeheartlocal was excited to attend this year’s #kweli23 organized by Kweli Journal. This was her first all #BIPOC , in-person experience at a #writingconference & it was ✨✨✨

At one of the #Kweli23 sessions I attended one of the panelists spoke about taking some time to be creative and get to know your characters. So today I did just that. Favorite snacks, books, hobbies, style. I know her so much better now & I’m ready to get back to writing #kidlit

Raining outside, but sunny in here. #kweli23 day 2!

#Kweli23 Thank you for this space. It is inspiring and needed.

What are you afraid of? Investigate the fear but write the book. Someone needs to read your story and no one can write the story the way you can ~ Jacqueline Woodson

#bipoc #kidlit

These panel discussions are SO good!! I’m very glad that Kweli is back! #Kweli23

Malinda Lo on NOT pursuing an academic career: “I hated it more than I was afraid of my dream” ❤️

#Kweli23 Kweli Journal

Visiting New York today for #Kweli23 🥰 catch me at “The Plot Thickens” panel!

“You have to want to come to the table and be a part of the team.” Antonio Gonzalez Cerna on marketing. Kweli Journal #Kweli23

another #kweli23 day down, and once again I leave with a lot of heart. Every panel I and even many panelists leave holding back tears. This is literary excellence coupled with heart and goodness. It's why Kweli is a safe place for writers of color while showcasing (contin)

“Anyone you want to support you, how are you supporting them in return?” Hannah Moushabeck on marketing Kweli Journal #Kweli23

#Kweli23 today and I can't wait!! So happy to be a part of the Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference! Virtual community right here!
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Concluding my #Kweli23 tweet stream with these GORGEOUS smiles from the closing keynote conversation feat. Edwidge Danticat, Ibram X Kendi, & our hero Laura Pegram #kidlit #WritingLife #inspiration

Ready for a full day of gems at #kweli23 Kweli Journal with these beauties

Viva, viva!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I feel like I don't have enough words to express how important, beautiful, invaluable was today! I'm so grateful! Thank you so much, Kweli Journal!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #Kweli23

I went into Fauzia Burke (Book Publicist)'s #kweli23 talk Marketing: Not as Scary as You May Think feeling overwhelmed & intimidated but left affirmed, delighted, & inspired. The power of #kweli23 . . . & of Fauzia knowing her stuff 🎓 #grateful

Day 2 of Kweli Journal Color of Children’s Literature Conference starts soon! #Kweli23 is virtual today, but sharing yesterday’s pics meeting founder Laura Pegram #IRL Such a generous soul 💖 thank you for all you do, Laura! 🙏🏽 😊