#readingislearning

[thebookdragon217]

For the last two weeks I've been participating in a series of scheduled conversations at work centered around race and policies in the workplace and how it intersects with the outside world. It isn't shocking to me that the view from those at the top is so clouded by privilege that they are blind to the fact that the marginalized people at the bottom cannot simply just separate themselves from the social injustices that are woven into every aspect of their existence. I am inspired by the voices that continue to speak up and speak truth to power. But I can't help but wonder how different these conversations would be if there was true knowledge, knowledge of self first followed by knowledge of others. The veil would be lifted and people can truly see each other. How do we learn to see others in a meaningful way? Let's start by decolonizing our shelves. What we ingest consistently becomes our frame of reference. You cannot expand your thinking, if you put your mind in a box. Reading diversely all year long: ¤ allows exploration of identity and other cultures ¤ brings visibility and validation to cultures different than our own ¤ builds community, inclusivity and unity ¤ creates opportunity to talk about current events ¤ emphasizes similarities and helps you draw connections #LatinxHeritageMonth #latinxreader #latinxbookstagram #diversereader #decolonizereading #bookdragon #readingislearning #readingislife #weneeddiversebooks #bookworm #latinxbookstagramtour #ownvoices #bibliophile #knowledgeispower #readlatinxallyearlong #latinxIG #bookishthoughts #booknerdlife (at The Shops at Atlas Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFf3v5jA5ag/?igshid=3hqqhns5w2ax

[adrianamadedecor]

Reading is leading #readingislearning #readingbanner #banner #paperbanner #librarydecor #readers #readinggift https://www.instagram.com/p/CbfH5noqXHM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[berry3184]

Just finished reading this book. I loved 💙 it and recommend it to anyone who loves dogs. Check out my thoughts on it on my blog yourdogswellness. Link in profile. #dogwellnessblog #dogwellness #bookreview #dogs#readingislearning

[ashleyhindswhdb-blog]

When I checked my emails and I saw that someone wanted to buy 100 books. One hundred book order 😱 #goodtimes #myuncleandme #workharddreambig @ashleyhindswhdb . . . . . #whdb #childrensbooklaunch #childrenauthor #1000bookssold #securethebag #childrensbook #readingislearning #kidsplay #smethwick #newsquare #newsquarewestbromwich #booklaunch #blackexcellence #childrensauthor #authorlife #blackauthorsrock #blackchildrenmatter #blacklivesmatter #blackchildren #blackchildrensbooks #blackauthor (at Smethwick)

[saiko-hiyoko]

DM me for details on getting a personalized wishlist for your child (ren)! #usborne #usbornebooksandmore #beahotdad #hotdadsread #hotdad #readingislearning #readtoyourkids #childrensbooks #kidlit #daddyreads

[katmtz22]

// Want this book to add to my book collection// #halloween #thebookofhalloween #bookworm #readingislearning

[neelyam]

Now on Part II: Lesson 9, page 51 🤓😋 #ReadingIsLearning #ThinkOnTheseThings #goodread

[eydieventuro]

When your organizing your book and you find this gem! I totally forgot I had it! #witchesalmanac #readingislearning #youshouldreadalltypesofbooks

[lex-talks]

"I read for pleasure and this is the moment I learn the most." - Margaret Atwood @therealmargaretatwood @_margaret_atwood_ #margaretatwoodbooks #margaretatwood #margaretatwoodquotes #margaretatwoodquote #wordsofwisdom #alllivesmatter #black #poemporn #poeticoutlaws #poetry_addicts #poetsofinstagram #writingcommunity #writings #writers #writersofinstagram #writingpromptsdaily #poeticjustice #books #womenwritersfest #womenwritersfest @creators #pleasure #readingpleasure #readingismyguiltypleasure #readingisfundamental #readingisfun #readingislearning #readingislife📚 #readingispleasure https://www.instagram.com/p/CBOloLcJ74Z/?igshid=1qnhcxkt97rua

[jgibson430]

The 2018 Book Plan

My 2018 Book List!! #ilovereading #bookplan #readingislearning

This is Year #5 for me doing an annual book plan. I’ve been trying to streamline the process year by year to see if I can get better. Last year, I read 69 books. My book plan had twenty-two books total of which I read eleven. So, 50% isn’t a horrible number, but I certainly want to do my best to move closer to achieving 100% read on my list.

I never used to be the guy who would read halfway…

[thebookdragon217]

Thank you @atriabooks and @iamrachelricketts for the gifted copy. QOTD: How are you healing yourself from and fighting white supremacy? 🌼💐🌸 SYNOPSIS 🌼💐🌸 Heart-centered and spirit-based practices are the missing but vital piece to achieving racial justice. Do Better is a revolutionary offering that addresses anti-racism from a comprehensive, intersectional, and spiritually-aligned perspective. This actionable guidebook illustrates how to engage in the heart-centered and mindfulness-based practices that racial justice educator and healer Rachel Ricketts has developed to fight white supremacy from the inside out, in our personal lives and communities alike. It is a loving and assertive call to do the deep—and often uncomfortable—inner work that precipitates much-needed external and global change. Radical racial justice includes daily, intentional, and informed action. It demands addressing the emotional violence we have perpetuated on ourselves and others (most notably toward Black and Indigenous women and femmes), both as individuals and as a society. Do Better provides the missing pieces to manifest practicable, sustainable solutions such as identifying where we most get stuck, mitigating the harm we inflict on others, and mending our hearts from our most painful race and gender-based experiences, plus much more. This inspirational and eye-opening handbook is filled with carefully curated soulcare activities for getting into our bodies and better withstanding the grief, rage, and conflicting emotions that naturally arise when we fight against injustice. Culturally informed, secular spiritual exercises, such as guided meditations, transformative breathwork, and journaling prompt unpack our privilege, and take up the ongoing fight against oppression, while transforming our own lives along the way. #DoBetter #RachelRicketts #bookish #bookphoto #bookstagram #TJMaxx #selfcarebooks #bookdragon #book #bookrecs #bookworm #antiracism #bookmail #atriabooks #bookworm #booksofIG #ILoveBooks #reading #readingislearning #bibliophile #spiritual #booksandflowers #read #pinkbooks #stagedbooks #selfwork (at T.J.Maxx) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKUsghwAmFl/?igshid=1sgld23suc6ht

[ashleyhindswhdb-blog]

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It’s official the head of English wants a book for his children, I’ve made it. Great guy, one my colleagues from the last school I worked in. I told him I’m waiting for the big order from the school, get a book for every pupil in the school. We’ll talk figures at a later date, ha. Honestly I’m thankful for all the support, really do appreciate it. #myuncleandme . @ashleyhindswhdb #ashleyhindswhdb . whdb #workharddreambig #booklaunchday #childrenauthor #chikdrensbook #readingislearning #englishteacher #headofenglish #primaryschool #primaryschoolteacher #booklaunch #primaryschoolfriends #childrensauthor uthor #blackauthorsrock #blackchildrenmatter #blacklivesmatter #blackchildren #blackchildrensbooks #blackauthor #blackexcellence (at Benson Primary School)

[blabbermouthnadine]

One of my New Year's Resolution is to get back to reading. My goal is to read at least one book per month. I love books and I used to read a lot but with my busy schedule I haven't got a chance but this year I'm going to make time for it. With that being said, my book to read for January is "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell. 📚📖😁 #EleanorAndPark #RainbowRowell #NadinesBookOfTheMonth #readingislearning

[freshmusick]

#myzeelovestoread #readingisfun #fundamental#grababook #readingislearning

[thebookdragon217]

So excited about this Read A Long that started Juneteenth. I cannot wait for the discussions and learning. Here's my #Letsgetstamped selfie challenge. Let's keep the celebration going! #letsgetstamped #readalongwithus #selfiechallenge #buddyreadsrock #beanagentofchange #beantiracist #blacklivesmatter #readblackbooks #weneeddiversebooks #bookishpost #representationmatters #bookdragon #supportblackauthors #bookstagram #readingislearning #readingiscrucial (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBri7M5gsSC/?igshid=7j3js8492a5k