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Connections: Social justice storytime

Librarians at the Irondequoit Public Library say they are in a unique position to help create a more inclusive community, and promoting diversity and understanding can start at a young age. That's why they've created the United Stories of America program. It's a pre-school storytime series with a social justice theme. Presenters include a female illusionist talking about gender identity, a disability rights activist, and more.

We talk about the program and hear stories from two of its presenters. In studio:

  • Matt Krueger, teen services librarian at the Irondequoit Public Library
  • Amy Holland, children’s librarian at the Irondequoit Public Library
  • Ed Popil ("Mrs. Kasha Davis"), local drag performer and performer from RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 7
  • Ericka Jones, systems advocate at the Center for Disability Rights

This conversation is part of WXXI's Inclusion Desk, spotlighting issues related to disabilities. The WXXI Inclusion Desk is part of Move to Include, a partnership to encourage a thoughtful discussion about issues of inclusion and the differently-abled. 

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.