LaToya Council
LaToya is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Southern California, and a feminist activist. Her research is framed by social justice. Her current research project examines professional Black men’s perception of the male breadwinner ideology. Her broader research interests explore gender, work and family. Intersectionality frames the ways in which LaToya does allyship. As part of the CLC Collective, her books include IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All, Intersecciónalianza: hacemos espacio para todxs, and the IntersectionAllies Teaching Guide.
Available to speak on intersectional feminism, allyship, decolonizing schools, inclusive classrooms and communities, professional development, sociology of gender, work, and family
Praise for CLC
“Diversity takes center stage in this welcoming introduction to intersectional feminism, a joyous affirmation of how we are all connected." —TIME
“If ever a book belonged in every pediatrician’s office, clinic, daycare, shelter, classroom and home, this is it.”—LITERARY HUB
NEW YORK TIMES: 14 Antiracist Books for Kids and Teens Recommended by BIPOC Teachers and Librarians
ALICIA KEYS’ KEYS SOULCARE: 5 Stunning Visual Books for All Ages
ABC NEWS: 10 Diverse Children’s Books to Teach Kids about Racism and Representation
Books
IntersectionAllies isn’t just a book. It’s a mirror in which kids of all genders, races, sexualities, abilities, cultures, and origins can see their whole selves reflected, respected, and celebrated.
El libro explora temas de diversidad, como discapacidad fisica y ser un intermediario de idiomas para su familia, de una manera que hace que lxs ninxs se sientan orgullosxs de su historia personal y se conecten con la lucha colectiva por la justicia.
IntersectionAllies Teaching Guide
From the creators of the book, the official Teaching Guide includes 56 pages of discussion prompts, worksheets, and activities for grades K-5.