Aeriale is a passionate reader of all types of texts, but especially children’s books, poetry, nonfiction, and professional books and articles. She adheres to an inclusive definition of “text” and believes that the spoken word, the written word, and the arts are all valuable means of expression and liberation. Check our her recommendations here, on Instagram @kinder.bender, and in the NCTE Language Arts journal Children’s Literature column.
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