The Minnesota Twins have named Planting People Growing Justice a 2026 Game Changer for putting culturally reflective books directly into the hands of young readers.
Dr. Artika Tyner
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Robert S. Abbott: Defender of justice
Robert S. Abbott launched The Chicago Defender to combat Jim Crow and champion equality. Dr. Artika R. Tyner explores how parents and caregivers can use his legacy of unrelenting tenacity to inspire young changemakers today.
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Helping children stay cool: teaching restorative justice and conflict management
Discover how restorative justice and emotional regulation tools can help Minnesota youth navigate conflict, manage heavy emotions, and break cycles of harm before they start.
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Preventing summer reading loss at home
Dr. Artika Tyner offers practical strategies for parents and caregivers to prevent summer slide and keep children reading and learning throughout the summer months.
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The ABCs of literacy: 3 key tips for success
Dr. Artika Tyner shares her story of how reading opened up the world to her and inspired her to pursue her dreams, and calls on adults to support children in their learning, growth.
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Artika Tyner empowers kids through culturally relevant books
Dr. Artika Tyner has dedicated her career to addressing the challenges of illiteracy and incarceration.
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Page Foundation hosts bias elimination seminar, raises $86K in scholarships
This year’s event focused specifically on racial bias and raised more than $88K in funds that will go toward helping support Page Scholars.
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Children’s book series celebrates spirit of Rondo
The Rondo Book Children’s Book Series is the result of a partnership between In Black Ink, Rondo Avenue Inc. and the Minnesota Humanities Center with funding from the Minnesota Historical Society.