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Research, reflection and stories that move the mission forward.

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June 16, 2026 • 5 min read

Language Preservation as Resistance: Empowering African Children to Write Against Neocolonialism

Why preserving African languages must be understood as a cultural responsibility and an act of resistance against neocolonialism.

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Featured image for Foundation Pilots Children’s Authorship Program: What Happens When We Celebrate Children as Writers.
March 21, 2026 • 3 min read

Foundation Pilots Children’s Authorship Program: What Happens When We Celebrate Children as Writers.

How the Children’s Authorship Program creates room for children to tell their own stories and grow into their identities as writers.

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October 11, 2025 • 4 min read

Banned Books Then and Now: From Nazi Germany to American Classrooms

A reflection on censorship, book burning, contemporary book restrictions, and the enduring responsibility to defend the right to read.

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Featured image for Addressing The Million-Word Gap: How Parents Can Equip Their Babies for Lifelong Learning with the Invisible Toolbox.
August 12, 2025 • 5 min read

Addressing The Million-Word Gap: How Parents Can Equip Their Babies for Lifelong Learning with the Invisible Toolbox.

How parents can play a powerful role in closing the million-word gap, and why everyday reading can shape a child’s future in profound and lasting ways.

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