Marley dias book drive

As a solution to the lack of diversity and representation in her books at school, the 11yearold is organizing a book drive to collect childrens books where black girls are the leading. Jan 30, 2018 in terms of advice for aspiring activists, dias hopes to remind others that helping even one person with your full energy is just as impactful as what shes achieved. Elevenyearold marley dias told her mom she was sick of reading books about white boys and dogs. Philly voice reports that it all began with a conversation with her mom late last year. Jan 27, 2016 11 year old marley dias started a book drive where black girls are the main characters january 27, 2016 12. Her book drive led to appearances on shows like the nightly show and cbs this morning. The world we live in is being changed by young people coming. Jan 19, 2016 marley dias established a book drive for stories with black girls as main characters in response to the monochromatic book assignments she often receives in school.

This 11yearold wants to help kids discover books they can. Suggestions for marley diass amazing book drive goodreads. The book will also encourage literacy and diversity and guide young people to use their strengths to create a positive change, similar to what marley did. For 11yearold marley dias, a good book opens the world. Marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 1. Marleys mother says her daughter inspires her every single day. She currently resides in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa. Youre able to express your emotions when you read, dias said. Courtesy of marley dias marley dias poses enthusiastically at a book drive at lingelbach elementary school in philadelphia.

Miniliterary activist footballloving girlie tomboy bookworm marley dias bored of only reading about white boys and their dogs at school, an 11yearold from new jersey launched a book drive. When 11year old marley dias announced that she was launching a book drive in hopes of collecting 1,000 books to donate to a school in jamaica, she quickly attracted a. To date, her campaign has collected more than 4,000 titles. Marley dias book drive focused specifically on books in which black girls are the main characters, not minor or background characters. This book drive is supposed to inspire bigger change. Marley dias on inspiring activism, diversifying childrens literature. Girls drive to find 1,000 black girl books hits target. Janice johnson dias, the book drive has received an incredible boost in the past few days and with continued support, is scheduled to hit the goal of. The idea was simple, but ambitious to collect 1,000 books about black girls. With the help of her mother, grassroots community foundation cofounder janice johnson dias, and two friends, briana and amina, marley came up with the idea to start a book drive featuring. Frustrated with her schools inability to provide books with relatable characters, 11 yearold marley dias started a book drive to find 1,000 childrens books with black girls as protagonists. Like marley dias, so many of you have asked for books with black girls as the main characters. In this accessible guide with an introduction by academy awardnominated filmmaker ava duvernay, marley dias explores activism, social justice. Miniliterary activist footballloving girlie tomboy bookworm marley dias bored of only reading about white boys and their dogs at school.

Youtube tuesday marked mission accomplished for one new jersey sixthgrader on. Between school, homework, tests, and play time with my friends, i have worked my butt off to create this space where black. After years of reading books that didnt feel relevant to her life, marley dias decided to do something about it. Marley dias 1,000 black girl books book drive hits. New jersey sixthgrader marley dias speaks about her book drive on the nightly show. Dias book drive focuses specifically on books in which black girls are the main characters. Girls drive to find 1,000 black girl books hits target with outpouring. This 11yearold wants to help kids discover books they. Marley dias 1,000 black girl books book drive hits target. In just a few months, more than 9,000 books were collected. In terms of advice for aspiring activists, dias hopes to remind others that helping even one person with your full energy is just as impactful as what shes achieved. Marley dias, at the age of 11, had grown to become an avid reader. How yearold marley dias is inspiring activism in others.

Suggestions for marley diass amazing book drive her schools reading syllabus wasnt big on diversity, so 11yearold marley dias decided to take matters into her own hands. Jan 03, 2020 when 11year old marley dias announced that she was launching a book drive in hopes of collecting 1,000 books to donate to a school in jamaica, she quickly attracted a bevy of supporters ready to. Marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she. Marley dias it was the desire to see black girls and our. Her focus is to collect books that feature black girls as the main characters. Feb 16, 2018 marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 11,000 books that showcase black female lead characters, can now add her own book to her list. Marley dias established a book drive for stories with black girls as main characters in response to the monochromatic book assignments she.

If black girls stories are missing, then the implication is that they dont matter, she writes, explaining why she started the book drive. Stunned by the lack of black protagonists in her schools reading curriculum, avid reader marley dias set to work. Marley dias, a yearold girl who has collected more than 11,000 books that showcase black female lead characters, can now add her own book to. Marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she was tired of. You always have words, youre able to express your emotions when you read, dias told cbs2s vanita nair.

Credit christopher occhicone for the new york times elevenyearold marley dias has gotten a lot of attention for being the girl who got sick of reading about white boys and their dogs and did something about it. The 11yearold philadelphia elementaryschool student is a grantwinning, ghanaian orphanage volunteer who also just started a book club meant to spur social change. At 14, marley dias is shaping the literary world with her. Representation matters and black history month is a good time to get children of all races interested in books featuring characters of color. Quotations by marley dias, american activist, born january 3, 2005. With the help of her mother, grassroots community foundation cofounder janice johnson dias, and two friends, briana and amina, marley came up with the idea to start a bookdrive featuring. Marley dias born january 3, 2005 is famous for being person. Marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she was tired of the books that she was being given at school. Marley dias book drive focuses specifically on books in which black girls are the main characters, not minor or background characters.

Apr, 2020 marley dias book drive focused specifically on books in which black girls are the main characters, not minor or background characters. Feb 18, 2016 11yearold holds book drive for stories about black girls cbs this morning. Like marley dias, so many of you have asked for books with black girls as the main. Since her story went viral, marley has been able to collect 8,000 books to donate to young girls. I told my mom i was going to start a book drive, and a specific book drive, she said, where black girls are the main characters in the book and not background characters or minor characters. Marley dias is a teenage powerhouse, activist and feminist.

A little girl, sick of reading about white boys and their. Marley dias established a book drive for stories with black girls as main characters in response to the monochromatic book assignments she often receives in school. She also became editoratlarge of her on mini zine on, marley mag. Feb 09, 2016 marley dias, who goes to st cloud elementary school in west orange, new jersey, began her drive in november after she told her mother she was tired of the books that she was being given at school. Last year, when she was just 11 years old, philadelphia native marley dias made it her mission to hold a book drive featuring books in which black girls were the main characters. An 11yearold book lovers drive for change cbs news.