Hope in a Box

LGBTQ-inclusive literature makes students feel safe & seen. Educators are literally saving lives by bringing inclusive books and curricula into their classrooms. They shouldn't have to spend time and energy -- and risk their JOBS -- fighting these ridiculous book challenges.

For more LGBTQ+ book recommendations, visit hopeinabox.org/books!

5 LGBTQ+ books for #BackToSchool: ❤️All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold, 🧡Phoenix Goes to School by Michelle Finch & Phoenix Finch, 💛They, She, He Easy as ABC by Maya Gonzalez & Matthew SG, 💚Call Me Max by Kyle Lukoff, 💙A Family Is a Family Is a Family by Sara O'Leary

Happy #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay! To celebrate, we're highlighting a few of our favorite nonbinary protagonists. For more, head to The Hope 100, our LGBTQ+ booklist for readers of all ages! hopeinabox.org/books💛💜🖤

Calling all public school educators! If you're interested in receiving a box of LGBTQ+ inclusive books (+ curricula, + community building), check out our application here: hopeinabox.org/take-action. We're currently building our next cohort of Educators for Hope! 🌈📚

@NaNoWriMo Thanks for the shout-out, @NaNoWriMo! 👋🌈❤️

2/ Hope in a Box (@HopeinaBoxInc) equips educators with LGBTQ-inclusive books, curriculum, training, and mentorship. They use literature to cultivate empathy and ensure every LGBTQ student feels safe, welcome, and included at school.

1/ Happy Pride Month! To help you support the LGBTQIA+ community, we asked author & 2019 Camp NaNoWriMo Counselor Cass Morris to share organizations that mean a lot to her. Read the 🧵to learn more about the orgs she shared! #lgbtqia #pridemonth #writingcommunity #nanowrimo

Consider these 10 tips for building a more LGBTQ-inclusive classroom. #EWOpinion #FromTheArchive @HopeinaBoxInc  edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Dr. Amena Johnson appeared on another podcast this week! We hope you'll give it a listen. 🎧❤️

Our Executive Director Dr. Amena Johnson was intervened by the lovely hosts of the Small Business Happy Hour Podcast. Thank you for this opportunity to talk about Hope in A Box. Take a listen! @iHeartRadio iheart.com/podcast/269-sm…

Ever wondered what educators get when they receive Hope in a Box? We can show you better than we can tell you! Watch Hope in a Box Educator, Tara Kierstead, open her box filled with books, resources, and guidance for building an LGBTQ+ inclusive classroom.

It’s no secret that LGBTQ-inclusive books are facing censorship in the United States. We’re looking for student-produced artwork that celebrates them! Swipe to read the contest guidelines, or click here for a PDF: bit.ly/ArtforHope. Good luck, and happy creating!🌈🎨

We are thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Dr. Amena Johnson! Amena, who has a doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership, comes to Hope in a Box with a career devoted to LGBTQ+ diversity, equity, and inclusion. We can’t wait for you to get to know her! 🌈❤️

Did you know that September 18-24 is #BannedBooksWeek? To celebrate, we're sharing three best practices for responding to book challenges. #BooksUniteUs #HopeinaBox

As we enter #BannedBooksWeek, considering tuning into this conversation with @IamGMJohnson and @petercoyl! #BooksUniteUs

Whether you're just starting school or are several weeks in, we're thinking of you! Thank you to every educator and administrator who is working to make this year safe, affirming, and inclusive.🎒🌈

Amidst a wave of book bans and challenges, five services are actually providing free, #LGBTQ-inclusive books to schools and educators: @LessPrejudice @HopeinaBoxInc @GLSEN/@GLSENCT @OpenBooks501c3 @MakeItSafeLGBT. Here’s how to request them: mombian.com/2022/08/18/5-s… #QueerKidLit

We thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Sara O’Leary, author of A Family is a Family is a Family! Here, she talks about what authors can learn from the way that children see the world. 👀🌈📝

As #PrideMonth comes to an end, we're sending out a FINAL call for our Give OUT Day campaign: Ban Hate, Give Hope! We're extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed so far, and we hope you'll consider visiting our donation page. #banhategivehope giveoutday.org/organization/H…

We loved learning from Robin Talley, author of The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre, Music from Another World, and many other LGBTQ+ YA novels! Here’s what she had to say about access, representation, and the importance of organizations like Hope in a Box. 🌈📦

We’re still thinking about our conversation with Moriel Rothman-Zecher, author of Sadness is a White Bird! Here, Moriel speaks on queer joy as an act of resistance. 💞🌈

As the new school year approaches, Hope in a Box is raising money to Ban Hate & Give Hope. Gifts of any size will help us to send LGBTQ+ inclusive books and curriculum to the 700+ schools on our wait list. Click the link in our bio to read more and donate!🌈🎁📚 #BanHateGiveHope