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Jessica Ralli

Jessica Ralli is the Early Literacy Programs Coordinator at Brooklyn Public Library where she develops & manages grant-funded programming including Books Unbanned Storytimes. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught in museums, schools, and libraries. Jessica is a contributor to School Library Journal, and in 2020, she received the Library Journal Movers and Shakers Award for her advocacy work in libraries. Jessica is currently co-authoring the award-winning First Conversations series with Megan Madison, published by RISE X Penguin Workshop.

Yes! No! - Read Aloud With Author Jessica Ralli | Brightly Storytime

Being You: A First Conversation About Gender - Read Aloud with the Illustrator | Brightly Storytime

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race - Read Aloud with the Author | Brightly Storytime

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Yes! No! - Read Aloud With Author Jessica Ralli | Brightly Storytime

Being You: A First Conversation About Gender - Read Aloud with the Illustrator | Brightly Storytime

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race - Read Aloud with the Author | Brightly Storytime

Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May’s upcoming titles are bringing the summer vibes! Celebrate Pride month in June with great gift titles like The Little Book of Pride Heroes and Out in the World. Get grilling with Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ, or make home brewing your summer hobby with Brew It Yourself! And kids can get ready to

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Disability Pride for All Ages

July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July of 1990 and inviting us all to celebrate the history and achievements of the disabled community. Combat ableism by engaging with a diverse mix of voices from the disabled community with collections like Disability Pride and Disability Visibility. Read

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: May

May is a great time to plan your summer getaways! Take the ultimate European vacation with Europe by Train. Eat deliciously no matter where your adventures take you with Cook It Wild, and get kids excited about an upcoming beach trip with The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Ocean Hide & Seek. May is full of great titles to

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Pink, Blue, and You!

Simple, accessible, and direct, this picture book is perfect for kids and parents or teachers to read together, opening the door to conversations about gender stereotypes and everyone’s right to be their true selves. Is it okay for boys to cry? Can girls be strong? Should girls and boys be given different toys to play

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