Pick & Read Program
A virtual resource for elementary and middle schools, in which Hugo the Hornet and a Hornets MC host a series of Zoom webinars featuring authors from diverse backgrounds whose books feature subject matter around social justice or racial equality and/or highlight characters of color. Each webinar will last approximately 30-45 minutes in length.
Sheetal Sheth “Bravo Anjali”
Date: May 20 2024, 1 p.m. (In honor of AAPI Month.)
Sheetal Sheth is an award-winning actress, author, producer, and activist. She is the author of the popular and award winning Anjali children's book series (Penguin Random House), the first picture book series centering an Indian American hero. Her book, Making Happy is an ode to mental health and she is a contributor in Rebel Girls’ newest title Dear Rebel, a book featuring groundbreaking women who share their best advice. Sheetal focuses on highlighting traditionally marginalized communities in all of her work and is a fierce advocate for thoughtful representation. Sheth began her career at a time when few South Asians were making their living as actors. Despite being told she'd have to change her name to work, her successful career has trail-blazed paths for other women of color across media. She has starred in over 20 feature films and many TV shows and has earned a loyal, international following. She has delivered talks and keynotes at festivals and charity galas and has had op-eds published on CNN, The Daily Beast, Parents.com, and Thrive Global. She is one of the founders of the non profit, For the Love of Reading and is an ambassador for the global literacy non profit, Room to Read. She served in AmeriCorps and is currently on the board of SAYA and the advisory board of Equality Now.
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