The Nora Project

As October comes to a close, so does The Nora Project's Read to Lead challenge! Thank you to everyone that participated in, donated to, and shared the campaign. Because of you, we got to spread to the joy and the importance of engaging with inclusive stories! #ReadToLead #TheNoraProjectsReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #KidsLit #ChildrensLiterature #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility⁠ Image Description: A light blue graphic have a navy blue The Nora Project logo at the top. Below is a white rectangle with a navy outline and navy text that reads 'Thanks for participating in Read to Lead!' At the bottom of the graphic is a line of blue, navy blue, and black books.

Halloween is a time for spooky fun for ALL! Check out these simple tips for creating an accessible and inclusive Halloween for both disabled and nondisabled people celebrating🎃 ⁠ ⁠ #TheNoraProject #Disability #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityEducation #InclusiveEducation #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRepresentation #Accessibility #AccessibleHolidays #InclusiveHalloween #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #TealPumpkinProject ⁠ ⁠ Image Descriptions: Six light blue informational graphics have navy blue borders, black text, and the black TNP logo. Individual Image descriptions are available in the comments. ID 1: A light blue graphic has bold black text 'Tips for Creating an Accessible Halloween for All' with horizontal lines above and below the text. The bottom right corner of the graphic has the TNP favicon with a witch hat sitting on it. The bottom center of the graphic has black text that reads 'The Nora Project.' ID 2: Bold text reads 'Make sure the pathway to your house is clear of objects and barriers and is well lit.' Below is italicized text that reads 'If your house has steps and you don't have a ramp, consider sitting at the bottom of the steps to hand out candy/treats/toys or putting the basket of goodies on a table at the bottom of the steps so everyone can access it.' ID 3: Bold text reads 'Offer an assortment of food and non-food items.' Below is italicized text that reads 'Join the Teal Pumpkin Project by offering non-food treats, such as glow sticks, stickers, or small toys. This simple act promotes inclusion for trick-or-treaters with food allergies, tubies, or who may have other aversions to candy.' ID 4: Bold text reads 'Turn off strobe lights, fog machines, or loud sound effects during trick-or-treating.' Below is italicized text that reads 'Strobe lights can trigger seizures, migraines, and other medical episodes for those with epilepsy or other conditions. Other alarming and unexpected decor can be challenging for those with sensory sensitivities or who experience anxiety.' ID 5: Bold text reads 'Honor all forms of communications.' Below is italicized text that reads 'Showing up at your home is communication that individuals want to participate in Halloween. Be sure to honor all forms of communication including behavior, body language, sign language, AAC, or modified speech. There is no right way or wrong way to trick-or-treat, and all should be welcome!' ID 6: Bold text reads 'Be flexible and open to building new traditions!' Below is italicized text that reads 'If trick-or-treating presents challenges for a family member, friend, or loved one, consider building a new tradition. You can stay home and pass out candy, watch a Halloween movie, decorate pumpkins, attend a trunk-or-treat, or go to other accessible events.'

Join The Nora Project at Raising Kids Who Include! In this online session, we'll provide caregivers with tools to support children as they take the lead in including others. Participants will learn strategies to use when planning activities, and also will explore honoring different ways of being. The session will be held on Zoom. CART will be provided. If The Nora Project can support your engagement in the session in any additional ways, please email [email protected]. Learning about diversity and developing includer skills at a young age are essential. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and connect with other caregivers. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/evqAQ3BH #Parents #RaisingKids #ParentResources #Parenting #Educators #Teachers #Family #Caregivers #Inclusion #Include #DisabilityInclusion #Diversity #DEI #DisabilityEducation #Webinar #Presentation #Workshop #DisabilityStudies #InclusionMatters #InclusiveEducation #DiversityEquityInclusion #Accessibility⁠ #Nonprofit #Community #Education #Students #DisabilityAwareness #AlwaysLearning ⁠ Image Description: A graphic has a navy blue bar across the top with white text that reads 'Join The Nora Project for Raising Kids Who Include, a Live-Virtual Learning Session. Below and to the left is an image of a student writing on a whiteboard in a classroom. To the right is a a light blue background with black text that reads 'Details: In this online session, we'll provide caregivers with tools to support children as they take the lead in including others. Participants will learn strategies to use when planning activities, and also will explore honoring different ways of being. November 19, 7:00-8:00 pm (CT) Registration is $25. At the bottom is a "button" that says 'sign up using the link in our bio'

Fall in love with inclusive stories with Read to Lead! 📚 This autumn, let’s cozy up with books that broaden our perspectives and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Join The Nora Project's reading challenge and discover how power of stories connect us all! Find our suggested reading list, toolkit, and more when you visit bit.ly/ReadToLead2024 #ReadToLead #TheNoraProjectsReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #KidsLit #ChildrensLiterature #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility⁠ Image Description: An image of a student reading a picture book has a navy blue rectangle behind them. It has white text that reads 'Fall in love with inclusive stories through Read to Lead' The words 'Read to Lead' are highlighted. The circular Read to Lead logo with a book is in the lower right corner.

October is National Book Month 📚 Celebrate by joining The Nora Project’s Read to Lead Challenge! Through the end of the month, we challenge you to engage with inclusive stories as much as possible. Here at The Nora Project we know the vital importance of accurate and diverse representation in literature and beyond. It teaches that all identities and experiences are valid and that there’s no such thing as “normal,” two key tenets of our programming. Educator Kim Smith shares, “I think inclusive reading is giving students the opportunity to see themselves and others in the stories that they are reading. Whether that’s a picture book or a chapter book, or just a quick article. Seeing the perspectives of others is really important and gives them the opportunity to widen their worldview.” Join Read to Lead at https://lnkd.in/ewMBKAUJ #ReadToLead #TheNoraProjectsReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #KidsLit #ChildrensLiterature #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility⁠ Video Description: A white slide has a circular, navy blue Read to Lead logo with a book icon. Below is text that reads “The Nora Project’s Inclusive Reading Challenge.” A compilation of videos include shots of teacher Kim Smith talking to the camera in addition to candid videos of her reading to her students, her classroom library, students working on assignments. The last clip is a white background with the Read to Lead logo and text that reads “Join or Support the Challenge at https://lnkd.in/eDNiPreU 

Don't forget to register for "Meet The Nora Project," a free, live, virtual, presentation and Q&A Session! ⁠ ⁠ Amie Richards, The Nora Project's Community Outreach Manager, will share an overview about the organization and co-teachers Jennifer Browning and Marta Mohammad will share how our programming is utilized in their school. Attendees are then welcome to ask questions to learn more about our Disability Studies-informed social emotional learning curricula and professional learning courses. ⁠ ⁠ Use this link to register for this October 2, 4:00pm (EST) presentation: https://lnkd.in/ekE7dc33 ⁠ “Meet The Nora Project” sessions are offered quarterly. CART captioning will be available. If we can support your engagement in the session further, please email [email protected].⁠ ⁠ #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility #UDL #UniversalDesign #QAndA #AMA ⁠#EdTech⁠ ⁠ Image Description: a navy blue tinted image of a person watching a TNP presentation on their laptop has a white reminder button with text that reads 'Reminder Register for the free, virtual Meet The Nora Project Presentation and Q&A Session taking place October 2, 4:00pm EST.'Below are two options that read 'Already Registered' and 'Registering Now.' The bottom right corner has a white The Nora Project logo.

Meet Jennifer Browning and Marta Mohammad of Irving Elementary School! Jennifer and Marta co-teach The Storyteller Project from The Nora Project. They've led fifth grade students in learning through the program for the past five years! Jennifer and Marta shared, "We know that The Nora Project has transformed the way students look at their peers with disabilities. They learn empathy and how to include everyone in daily activities in school. We hope their experience goes beyond their time in the project." On October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm EST, Marta and Jennifer will be joining The Nora Project's Community Outreach Manager, Amie Richards, for a Meet The Nora Project Presentation and Q&A session. They will share how they co-teach The Nora Project's curricula and the impact that our programs have had in their school. Sign up for this free, virtual session at https://lnkd.in/ekE7dc33 #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #Educator #Teacher #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility #UDL #UniversalDesign #QAndA #AMA ⁠ Image Description: A photo shows two teachers in a classroom holding up a drawing from a student. Below the photo is a navy blue rectangle with white text that reads 'Meet Educators Jenifer & Marta at our Meet The Nora Project Session.' Smaller text reads 'October 2, 2024 4:00pm (EST)' with a calendar and clock icons.

The goal of Read to Lead is to engage with inclusive stories as much as possible through the end of October! While you can read any books, The Nora Project made a list of some of our favorite stories with themes of inclusion, disability, diversity, empathy, and identity. Still need to sign up? Visit https://lnkd.in/ewMBKAUJ to get started! Picture Book Suggested Reading List: - “Ben & Emma’s Big Hit” written by Gavin Newsom & Ruby Shamir and illustrated by Alexandra Thompson - “ABCs of Kindness” written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by Ekaterina Trukhan - “Cloud Babies” written by Eoin Colter and illustrated by Chris Judge - “Destiny Finds Her Way” written by Margarita and photographed by Sam Trull - “The Girl Who Figured it Out” written by Linda Dentler and illustrated by Stephanie Dehennin - “Dictionary for a Better World” by Irene Latham & Charles Waters and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini - “Intersection Allies” by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, & Carolyn Choi and illustrated by Ashley Seil Smith - “Are You Mad at Me?” by Tyler Feder & Cody Feder - “I am Not a Label” written by Cerrie Burnell and illustrated by Lauren Baldo - “Normal Norman” written by Tara Lazar and illustrated by S. britt - “Giraffe is Too Tall for this Book” by DK Ryland - “Monster Hands” written by Karen Kane & Jonaz McMillan and illustrated by Dion MBD Young Adult & Adult Suggested Reading List: - “The Words in my Hands” by Asphyxia - “Demystifying Disability” by Emily Ladau - “Disability Visibility” by Alice Wong - “All the Light we Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr - “Haben” by Haben Girma - “Being Heumann” by Judith Heumann - “True Biz” by Sara Nović - “The Pretty One” by Keah Brown - “Loud Hands” by Autistic Self Advocacy Network - “Soul Jar” by Annie Carl #ReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #KidLit #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Diversity #DisabilityStudies #Parents #InclusionMatters Image Descriptions: ID 1: A light blue graphic has a white rectangular box with a navy blue outline. it has black text that reads "The Nora Project’s Read to Lead Suggested Picture Book List." Above and below the rectangle are the covers to all of the books listed in the picture book section of the caption. ID 2: A light blue graphic has a white rectangular box with a navy blue outline. it has black text that reads "The Nora Project’s Read to Lead Young Adult and Adult Suggested Reading List." Above and below the rectangle are the covers to all of the books listed in the YA and adult section of the caption.

Today is the first day of The Nora Projects sponsored reading challenge: Read to Lead! 📚 ⁠ From September 12 through October 31, 2024, The Nora Project challenges you to engage with inclusive stories as much as possible in 50 days. Participants can start at anytime during this window and can read alone, with someone, listen to audio books, watch read-alouds, and more! All ways of participating are welcome!⁠ Swipe to learn more about how to sign up and why you should participate! Sign up to read and raise funds at bit.ly/ReadToLead2024 ⁠⁠ #ReadToLead #TheNoraProjectsReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList #BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #KidsLit #KidLit #ChildrensLiterature #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility⁠ Image Descriptions ID 1: An image of a teacher reading a picture book to her students has a navy blue bar across the top with white text that reads 'The Nora Project’s Sponsored Reading Challenge' and the circular Read to Lead logo underneath it. At the bottom is a blue wave shape with white text that reads 'Engaging with Inclusive Stories' and 'September 12-October 31, 2024.' ID 2: A navy blue wave shape at the top of the graphic has white text that says 'How to Participate.' Below is a numbered list that reads '1. Go to the link in our bio and click “Create a Fundraising Page.” Then choose if you would like to start an individual fundraiser or join or create a team fundraiser. 2. Engage with inclusive stories between September 12 and October 31 and track your progress in the toolkit that is sent to all participants. 3. Share your journey with others and encourage people in your network to sponsor you for participating in the challenge! 4. Once the challenge has ended, send any funds that were not collected online (such as checks and cash) to PO Box 651, Montgomery, IL 60538 and email your reading total to [email protected] ' ID 3: A navy blue wave shape at the top of the graphic has white text that says 'Why Join Read to Lead?' Below is a numbered list that reads '1. It is a fun way to support The Nora Project 2. You raise awareness about the importance of inclusive stories 3. You get to enjoy new stories 4. There are individual and team prizes'

The Nora Project is excited to announce Read to Lead, an inclusive reading challenge! 📚 ⁠ From September 12 through October 31, 2024, we challenge you to engage with inclusive stories as much as possible in 50 days. Participants can start at anytime during this window and can read alone, with someone, listen to audio books, watch read-alouds, and more! All ways of participating are welcome!⁠ ⁠ Sign up to read and raise funds as an individual or as a team of up to 35 people using the link in our bio! ⁠bit.ly/ReadToLead2024 ⁠ Readers will be sent a participant toolkit via email that includes suggested reading lists, sponsorship forms, reading trackers, and more when they become a fundraiser. We suggest reading books with inclusive themes but readers can read whatever books they'd like! ⁠ With your support, this challenge will raise vital funds for The Nora Project, and awareness of inclusive literature within our communities, schools, and families. ⁠ #ReadToLead #TheNoraProjectsReadToLead #ReadingChallenge #BackToSchool #ReadingList#BookRecommendations #Bookstagram #Bookstagrammer #KidsLit #ChildrensLiterature #TheNoraProject #Inclusion #Empathy #Disability #Friendship #Diversity #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityStudies #Parents #Parenting #Resources #SocialEmotionalLearning #SEL #InclusionMatters #Principals #InclusiveEducation #Teachers #DiversityEquityInclusion #DEI #Accessibility⁠ ⁠ Image Description: a tinted image of children's books is in the background. A white rectangle with navy blue outlines as text that reads 'The Nora Project presents Read to Lead Engaging with Inclusive Stories.' Below is a calendar icon with text that reads 'September 12- October 31, 2024.' Below the rectangle is a navy blue "button" that says 'Sign up for the reading⁠ challenge today!' with a cursor clicking it. In the upper right corner is a circular logo that says 'Read to Lead' with 'lead' in an open book icon.⁠