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thebookdragon217 · 4 years

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Short stories are my jam. This collection is extra special because it shares shares perspectives of Puerto Rican girls. There is something magical about being able to find yourself in the pages of a book. QOTD: What is the first book you read that you identified with on a personal level? #shortstories #storiesarereflections #representationmatters #latinxreader #latinxvoices #ownvoices #boricua #diversereads #diverseexperiences #seeyourselfinthepages #bookphoto #readingopensminds #readtothink #lovewarstories #ivelisserodriguez #feministpress #booksandflowers #booksinnature #bookdragon #read #bookstagram #bookwormthings #bookish #backyard #gardening (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAeGs4Tg4h4/?igshid=1uky2t6b49kny

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readingopensmindsrom · 8 years

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True story! #ReadMoreBooks #ReadingOpensMinds

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sophiaandstuff · 10 years

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The perfect holiday read. Just finished #Americanah by Chimanda Ngozi Adchie. A heartfelt love story observing the differences of being 'black' in the US, UK and in Africa. Bold, important and touching. #wordsmakechange #readingopensminds #teaandabook #myfavouritekindaday

#myfavouritekindaday #wordsmakechange #readingopensminds #teaandabook #americanah

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thebookdragon217 · 4 years

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"Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. In effect, it is a reminder to practice empathy." In order to affect change, you have to be willing to put aside everything that you know and are used to and be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and really listen for understanding. Only when you walk alongside another human being and walk with them through the struggle will your heart be open to transformation and change. Empathy, understanding, acknowledgement, reconciliation, humility and mutual respect and care will bring forth healing. It starts with each and every one of us taking the first step and doing the work every day. QOTD: Let's check in. Where is your heart today? #blacklivesmatter #listeningislove #readtounderstand #openyourheart #stopkillingblackpeople #loveiskey #endtheviolence #blackvoicesmatter #becomeanally #racismhastogonow #readingopensminds #readdiverse #readblackbooks #changeyourheart #blackauthorshavestoriestotellyou #blackauthorsofinstagram #books #bookstack #booksandtheflowers #amplifyblackvoices #blackdreams (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3dC2Ygmg-/?igshid=1bwdb231mdisp

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thebookdragon217 · 4 years

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I love listening to author interviews. It is always so interesting to hear their perspective on a story and what their motivations were. I've been loving this Caribbean read and hearing the author chat today gave this novel even more life. I can't wait to read more of this author's work in the future. There is something so special about being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes for a little while and experience things from a different cultural lens. This is the beauty of literature and why diverse stories are so important. QOTD: What is your favorite author interview that made you see a story in a different way? #CaribbeanHeritageMonth #books #readcaribbean #readblackbooks #weneeddiversebooks #bookphoto #socksunday #booksandsocks #tote #booksinthepark #readbooksoutside #bookishtote #bookdragon #reading #blacklivesmatter #buyblackstories #Jamaica #Brooklyn #Teabythesea #escapeinabook #readandempathize #readingopensminds #readtolearn #readingislife #bookworm #nerdlife (at Domino Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_30AXgW1n/?igshid=1huocty7b60ec

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readingopensmindsrom · 8 years

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It's @GivingTuesday! Donate in our Dinner No Dinner fundraiser (running through the end of this month) and support book clubs for smiling faces like these! http://www.readingopensminds.org/donate/reading-opens-minds-gala-dinner-no-dinner-fund-raising-event/ #GivingTuesday #ReadingOpensMinds

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readingopensmindsrom · 8 years

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It's @GivingTuesday! Donate in our Dinner No Dinner fundraiser (running through the end of this month) and support book clubs for smiling faces like these! http://buff.ly/1OtpuQQ #GivingTuesday #ReadingOpensMinds

#readingopensminds #givingtuesday

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