Starting with Stories @sws_kc
A nonprofit dedicated to helping families in the Kansas City area start & strengthen early conversations about race and diversity, using children’s literature. startingwithstories.org Kansas City, MO Joined December 2021-
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“To be able to teach kids that we are still here is a powerful tool.” romper.com/parenting/how-…
The transformative power of stories is undeniable! Here are some fun reading activities you can do with your children to make the most of your reading routine. Try it today! #readdiversebooks #nonprofit #StartingWithStories #kansascity instagram.com/reel/CjS0QbGJL…
We will be sharing weekly #bookrecommendations to help fill in the gaps in your understanding so you can confidently talk to your children about race. 📚Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving. #diversitymatters #nonprofit #kcmo
We will be sharing weekly #bookrecommendations to help fill in the gaps in your understanding so you can confidently talk to your children about race. 📚Some of My Best Friends Are Black: The Strange Story of Integration in America by Tanner Colby #nonprofit #kcmo
We will be sharing weekly book recommendations to help fill in the gaps in your understanding so you can confidently talk to your children about race. 📚Social Justice Parenting: How to Raise Compassionate, Anti-Racist, Justice-Minded Kids in an Unjust World by Dr. Traci Baxley.
June is #PrideMonth! Here are some joyful #ChildrensBooks you can read to your kids that beautifully illustrate values of self-love, acceptance, and kindness towards others. #readingcommunity #nonprofit #kansascity #kcmo instagram.com/p/CfKSyqHp7GJ/…
As we commemorate #Juneteenth, here are some #childrensbooks parents can read to their kids that beautifully illustrate how the history of Juneteenth affects the world we live in. instagram.com/p/Ce_08DfJ_Aj/…
We kicked off our #Launchevent with meaningful conversation, storytime, ideas, and a shared vision. A great group of families gathered for the very first 12-week Family Learning Program. Thank you to everyone who was part of our first cohort. #talkaboutrace #KansasCity #kcmo
We had our first #radiointerview with @lscott1967- Core Conversations on @onekcradio. Our Co-founders talk @sws_kc inception, inspiration, the transformative power of stories, and much more. Listen here: bit.ly/SWSradiointerv… #kansascity #kcmo #nonprofitorganization
How can you teach your kids about #AAPIHeritageMonth? Start by introducing them to diverse #AAPI stories and books. Children's books are the ideal medium for kids to learn about cultures and stories outside their own. #nonprofit #KansasCity
Time for another episode of Core Conversations on @onekcradio! This week's guests were Jan Bombeck and Ellie Seemann with @sws_kc, a great new organization helping parents talk to their children about race. Tune in Thursday at 10 a.m.!
Don't avoid the conversation. Talk to your kids about race and diversity. fb.watch/cYW3fMHgwQ/ #racialbias #racism #DEI #ChildrensBooks #nonprofitorganization #KansasCity #kcmo
Going Live tomorrow!🎦 Join us as we talk about starting and strengthening early conversations about race and diversity with kids. #FBlive #DiversityandInclusion #kansascity #kcmo #nonprofitorganization Live link: fb.me/e/3axEkgnzj
Keep the #DropEverythingAndRead (D.E.A.R.) celebration going by reading each day during April or, better yet, all year round. Here are some books you might enjoy reading with your children! #DEARmonth #readingisfun #nonprofit #kansascity instagram.com/p/CcyAFsQLSdz/…
It's #DropEverythingAndRead Month! There are so many fun activities you can do with your kids to make this month fun and special. Here are some suggestions to get you started on the wonderful journey of reading and discovering books. Enjoy! #kansascity instagram.com/reel/CcQTxIXF_…
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we wanted to highlight 8 children's books about inspirational women who made an important mark on the world. #womenempoweringwomen #communitymatters #nonprofit #kansascity instagram.com/reel/CbcvjtnlT…

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