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Body Positivity and Justice: Powerful Middle Grade Stories of Girls Fighting for Their Rights

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In this enlightening and impactful webinar, middle grade authors Lisa Fipps, author of "Starfish," and Carrie Firestone, author of "Dress Coded," come together to discuss the importance of sharing stories of body positivity, autonomy, and resistance against bullying–whether it comes from peers, parents, or schools. Join us to ask the authors your own questions about empowering young people to stand up for their rights.

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Jan 19, 2023 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 19, 2023 03:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: Body Positivity and Justice: Powerful Middle Grade Stories of Girls Fighting for Their Rights Register in advance for this webinar: https://mackin.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AdP_CBLSXOxJqPMwVU_1A After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Lisa Fipps (Author ) Lisa Fipps is a graduate of Ball State University, an award-winning former journalist, the current director of marketing for a public library (where she won the Sara Laughlin Marketing Award), and an author of middle grade books. "Starfish" is her debut novel. She lives in Kokomo, Indiana. Carrie Firestone (Author ) Carrie Firestone is the author of the middle grade novel "Dress Coded," which was a "Booklist" Editors’ Choice and was described by the "New York Times" as “a much-needed reminder that certain fights are worth fighting,” as well as the acclaimed young adult novels "The Loose Ends List" and "The Unlikelies." Kia Heise, Ph.D. (Moderator @Mackin) Kia Heise holds a doctorate in sociology and taught in Los Angeles and the Twin Cities for several years before joining Mackin Learning. Her approach is informed by thousands of hours learning how to navigate discussions of social inequality with diverse groups of young people. She is also the author of the Little Sock picture books.

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