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SUMMARY:'How to Use the Gift of Literature to Help Children Recognize Shrinking Borders and Embrace Diversity in Culture, Race and Religion' by Michael Sharpe
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T190000
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Why you should watch this talk?
Micheal Sharpe is the founder of AcuteByDesign, a publishing house that focuses on creating books for and on diverse cultures.
AcuteByDesign publishes children’s books for kids from pre-K through 12th grade, focusing on multicultural, diverse titles that challenge traditional models for settings and main characters. AbyD aims to inspire the imagination and passion of children through fiction, non-fiction, adventures, and delightful fantasies that embrace diversity and multiculturalism in the United States and around the globe.
In this talk, Michael talks about literature can be used as an effective tool to build empathy and to build bridges between culture, religions, and beliefs.
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Books
AcuteByDesign has published several titles focusing on diversity. Here's the complete list of published titles. 
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