Children's Media Association Bay Area

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Join our virtual panel celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Sept 19 at 5 PM PT/ 8 PM ET @ CMA website/Linkedin.

What does it mean to be American? Does it mean you like apple pie or fireworks? Not exactly... What Does It Mean to Be American? by Elad Yoran and Rana Diorio, Illustrated by Nina Mata @EladYoran @ranadiorio @msbeautifique

What Does It Mean to Be Present? is a great book for mindfulness! "Practical examples with real children show you what being present in the moment looks and feels like. Very well done and relatable for kids." via @ImaginationSoup @ranadiorio imaginationsoup.net/mindfulness-bo…

You know what goes great with #DTLUpstander? #books! Since March is #readingmonth we are highlighting some if our favorite picks! Kicking off with @ranadiorio and “What Does it Mean to Be Kind?” Looking forward to sharing this today for #Upstander!

Hello friends and colleagues! Our next event with children's creative visionary Mark Schlichting is happening TODAY, 11/15 at 12 PM PT, 3 PM ET, and 8 PM GMT. This Zoom event is free to all. See you there! bit.ly/3O7SqAZ #edtech #kidtech #cma #childrensmedia

What Does It Mean To Be American? It means . . . honoring those who protected and served us. The perfect book to read to your little pickles on #VeteransDay2022! cc: @SourcebooksKids @EladYoran @msbeautifique

Please join the CMA Bay Area for a one-hour virtual event featuring the Playtest with Kids toolkit. Come prepared to learn and to ask questions! #tribe-tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">childrensmediaassociation.org/event/playtest…

Our project's been announced! Yay! CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVISM TAKE CENTER STAGE IN TWO NEW KIDS' PROJECTS FROM THE JIM HENSON COMPANY prn.to/3PmVxoB #citizenship #kidsmedia #activism

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! 🌈 As we celebrate and learn together, take a look at this gorgeous picture book: LOVE IS LOVE by Michael Genhart @MGenhart and illustrated by Ken Min! LOVE IS LOVE - A straight conversation about LGBTQ+ discrimination from a child's point of view

School is really not easy these days. Hear from Dr. Jody LeVos @jlevosphd, co-founder of @CMABayArea, as she discusses 5 Things Parents Can Do To Help Their Children Thrive and Excel In School. Read the article here: tinyurl.com/59jf2u4k #childrensmedia #connectingthedots

Kids' apps often collect sensitive data like device location & browsing history. This is why it's crucial for parents to know what apps your kids want to use before you download them and agree to any terms. #privacy #digitalparenting @CNET @AttilaTomaschek cnet.com/tech/services-…

Henson fans – it’s your time to shine. What are your favorite Henson-y things? From toys to clothing to comics, we want to know what you love &why! The @darkcrystal, @Labyrinth, @FraggleRock, @farscape etc. Show us your keepsakes or tell us about your treasures! #HensonCollection

Have you ever wanted to create & play with puppets? Are you a #puppeteer who wants to expand your skill? Then CMA’s virtual #Puppetry 101 #workshop is for you! This is a members-only benefit and will meet over 4 sessions. Register here: tinyurl.com/PUPPETS101 #connectingthedots

NEW DATE: Join us Thursday, 4/28, as kids' media comes together for a night of inspiration and positive action! Admission is free, but all voluntary donations go to KEPYR's Emergency Ukraine Relief Drive. Register at bit.ly/cmaHOPE.

Media can be used in both positive and negative ways. But there are vulnerable kids out there who are consuming content that can have a negative impact on their emotional well-being. @PsychToday @dianagraber psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raisin…

Let’s support families as they find #mediabalance, tackle #onlinesafety, and make the best #mediachoices for their kids! Check out our 6 new, ready-to-use workshops in English and Spanish to host in your school community! #WOYC22 #familyengagement comsen.se/3vnKanN

🌍 It's almost Earth Day! We're always being told to be "green", but what does that mean...? @ranadiorio and @addy_riverasond show us what it means to recycle, compost, and take care of Mother Earth in "What Does It Mean to Be Green?"

PEN America has compiled a report on book bans in the US—including where it's happening and which books and authors are getting banned the most. It finds a "profound increase... [in bans on] books that relate to communities of color and LGBTQ+ subjects." pen.org/banned-in-the-…

Getting excited for #EarthDay2022? Me too! Check out the remastered version of What Does It Mean To Be Green? ranadiorio.com/resources/ cc: @SourcebooksKids