Facilitated By: Mela Swayze (They/Them), PhD, Educator, Speaker, Consultant
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to use 2SLGBTQQIA+ children’s literature to introduce, encourage and deepen conversations about gender identity and family diversity. We will explore a number of popular books in the genre for different age groups (toddler, preschool and school-aged) and practice using the emerging themes to inform conversations with children, parents and families. While maintaining a critical and intersectional lens on our literature choices, participants will leave the workshop with a shortlist of stellar books to enjoy with children and caregivers.
A Drag Storytime will be taking place prior to this event at Childreach. Feel free to join! More information to come!
Mela Swayze is an educator, speaker and consultant with a passion for intersectional, trauma-informed practice and organizational change. Born and raised in Hamilton, Mela has diverse experience in academia, healthcare, social services and municipal government, and has trained thousands of employees in workplace equity practices. They are a board member for the Hamilton Trans Health Coalition and founder of Hamilton’s Trans ID Clinic, which has operated since 2017. Mela holds a PhD in Education and currently consults with nonprofits and education providers, offering strategic advising in their EDI journeys.
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Tuesday July 11
6:30 – 8:30PM
Childreach
265 Maitland St,
London, ON
Free
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