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What is the next project that Marley plans to launch in spring of 2019?

A publishing house for self-published authors

The #1000BlackGirlBooks app (correct)

A new book series

A children's book festival

What is the purpose of the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

To provide a platform for book reviews

To encourage reading among children and teens

To promote mainstream children's literature

To support self-published authors and smaller publishing houses featuring black girls (correct)

What does Marley want to ensure through the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

Support for self-published authors and smaller publishing houses featuring black girls (correct)

Recognition of the importance of diversity in children's literature

Equal representation of all races and cultures in children's literature

Increased funding for children's publishing

What is the main focus of Marley's next project, the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

Supporting diversity in children's literature Signup and view all the answers

According to the CCBC report, what is the current state of publishing for children and teens?

It has a long way to go in reflecting the rich diversity of perspectives and experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the important role played by small, independent publishers according to the CCBC report?

Contributing to a significant body of authentic multicultural literature Signup and view all the answers

Who did Jahkil contact when he reached his goal of 5,000 blessing bags?

Obama Foundation Signup and view all the answers

What did Jahkil win in September 2017?

A national award Signup and view all the answers

What does Jahkil want to do in 2018?

Distribute 5,000 blessing bags Signup and view all the answers

What did Gitanjali Rao create?

A mobile phone app Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the fitness facility opened by Claire Tietgen's family?

E3 Sports Facility Signup and view all the answers

What did Claire's parents find in her bedroom that indicated she was suicidal?

Carvings reading 'I want to die' Signup and view all the answers

What sport has given Claire Tietgen happiness after years of bullying?

Mixed martial arts and boxing Signup and view all the answers

What did Claire do to improve her grades?

Took the Kolbe Y Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What tragedy inspired Claire to pursue Jiu-Jitsu?

The suicide of her friend Ciara Webb Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Marley to start the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign?

Her frustration with the lack of diverse books Signup and view all the answers

What does Marley's book, 'Marley Gets It Done and So Can You,' aim to do?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does Marley caution against when working on different projects?

Mixing up different projects Signup and view all the answers

Who did Angelina Jolie interview for Time magazine?

Gitanjali Signup and view all the answers

What is Gitanjali's invention that won the Young Scientist Challenge?

A device that can detect lead in drinking water Signup and view all the answers

What does Gitanjali's app, Kindly, detect?

Cyberbullying Signup and view all the answers

What is Armando Perez's contribution to helping feed children around the world?

Participating in a walk/run club Signup and view all the answers

Who is Jahkil Jackson?

A 10-year-old Chicagoan Signup and view all the answers

What did Jahkil set out to do in 2017?

Create 5,000 blessing bags Signup and view all the answers

What did the blessing bags include?

Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, socks, and a healthy snack Signup and view all the answers

Who tweeted about Jahkil and his blessing bags?

Barack Obama Signup and view all the answers

According to the CCBC report, what is the main focus of Marley's next project, the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

Supporting self-published authors Signup and view all the answers

What does the CCBC report say about the current state of publishing for children and teens?

It has a long way to go in terms of diversity Signup and view all the answers

What is the important role played by small, independent publishers according to the CCBC report?

Promoting authentic multicultural literature Signup and view all the answers

When does Marley plan to launch the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

In spring of 2019 Signup and view all the answers

What does Marley want to ensure through the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

The reflection of diverse perspectives and experiences Signup and view all the answers

According to the CCBC report, which publishers are noted for their contribution to multicultural literature for children?

Small, independent publishers Signup and view all the answers

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What is the next project that Marley plans to launch in spring of 2019?

What is the purpose of the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

What does Marley want to ensure through the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

What is the main focus of Marley's next project, the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

According to the CCBC report, what is the current state of publishing for children and teens?

What is the important role played by small, independent publishers according to the CCBC report?

Who did Jahkil contact when he reached his goal of 5,000 blessing bags?

What did Jahkil win in September 2017?

What does Jahkil want to do in 2018?

What did Gitanjali Rao create?

What is the name of the fitness facility opened by Claire Tietgen's family?

What did Claire's parents find in her bedroom that indicated she was suicidal?

What sport has given Claire Tietgen happiness after years of bullying?

What did Claire do to improve her grades?

What tragedy inspired Claire to pursue Jiu-Jitsu?

What inspired Marley to start the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign?

What does Marley's book, 'Marley Gets It Done and So Can You,' aim to do?

What does Marley caution against when working on different projects?

Who did Angelina Jolie interview for Time magazine?

What is Gitanjali's invention that won the Young Scientist Challenge?

What does Gitanjali's app, Kindly, detect?

What is Armando Perez's contribution to helping feed children around the world?

Who is Jahkil Jackson?

What did Jahkil set out to do in 2017?

What did the blessing bags include?

Who tweeted about Jahkil and his blessing bags?

According to the CCBC report, what is the main focus of Marley's next project, the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

What does the CCBC report say about the current state of publishing for children and teens?

What is the important role played by small, independent publishers according to the CCBC report?

When does Marley plan to launch the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

What does Marley want to ensure through the #1000BlackGirlBooks app?

According to the CCBC report, which publishers are noted for their contribution to multicultural literature for children?

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