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Jessica Ralli

Jessica Ralli is the Early Literacy Programs Coordinator at Brooklyn Public Library where she develops & manages grant-funded programming including Books Unbanned Storytimes. She has an M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has taught in museums, schools, and libraries. Jessica is a contributor to School Library Journal, and in 2020, she received the Library Journal Movers and Shakers Award for her advocacy work in libraries. Jessica is currently co-authoring the award-winning First Conversations series with Megan Madison, published by RISE X Penguin Workshop.

Yes! No! - Read Aloud With Author Jessica Ralli | Brightly Storytime

Being You: A First Conversation About Gender - Read Aloud with the Illustrator | Brightly Storytime

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race - Read Aloud with the Author | Brightly Storytime

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Yes! No! - Read Aloud With Author Jessica Ralli | Brightly Storytime

Being You: A First Conversation About Gender - Read Aloud with the Illustrator | Brightly Storytime

Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race - Read Aloud with the Author | Brightly Storytime