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I am deeply honored to have been invited to speak on July 13th, 2024, at the Central U.S. Commemoration of the Srebrenica Genocide, alongside an extraordinary lineup of speakers committed to combating hatred and fostering unity in communities. My heartfelt thanks to Congress of Bosniaks of North America and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center for coordinating this important event. If you would like to attend tomorrow evening, please register at: https://lnkd.in/e24cWRb6 The International Interfaith Research Lab Teachers College, Columbia University #SrebrenicaGenocide #hateprevention #education

Next week, I will be addressing the National Student Safety and Security Conference, focusing on our efforts to empower K-12 students in enhancing local community resilience and fostering a sense of belonging through student-led initiatives within their schools. If you would like to join us, please register at: https://lnkd.in/eM6munsH Project Belonging | Teachers College, Columbia U Reimagine Resilience The International Interfaith Research Lab Teachers College, Columbia University #educators #educationmatters #teachers #teachersandschoolemployees

Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess will be moderating a crucial discussion on combating Islamophobia at the Turkish House, New York. Let's stand together against hate and promote unity. #InterfaithDialogue

Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess will be speaking at Stanford University to discuss her latest memoir "Three Summers" on May 17. We look forward to having an engaging discussion on the power of resilience through storytelling.

Exploring the past through the pages of historical fiction & nonfiction isn't just about learning history—it's about discovering ourselves, our roots, and our communities. Authors Leah Pileggi, Michael Leali, Sharon Flake, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, and Alexandra Diaz brought life into history for young readers at the recently concluded Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books.   

On my way from Brussels to Oslo for the "Words Matter! - Tackling the Impact of Hate Speech" conference, organized by The Oslo Center. Excited to present our research at The International Interfaith Research Lab on growing Educational Displacement -- the adverse impact of cultural violence in our classrooms -- and how we can prevent it. It's been inspiring to engage with people across different geographies and recognize that we all share the common goal of peace, recognition, and respect. Let's work towards affording every student the opportunity to learn, love, and laugh. #WordsMatter #OsloCenter #CulturalViolence #Belonging #Respect #Peace Project Belonging | Teachers College, Columbia U Reimagine Resilience The International Interfaith Research Lab

Join Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess as we delve into the crucial topic of cultural violence and hate in classrooms on 30 April at 12:35 pm at The Oslo Center. Let's tackle the impact of hate speech together. Head to this website for more information: https://lnkd.in/ehDCUyUh

Delving into the pages of 'Three Summers' with Dr Amra Sabic-El-Rayess. Join us in discovering this beautiful story of sisterhood and strength. https://lnkd.in/es2qu2aD

"At the end of Three Summers, I share the story of what happened to each of the main characters, including my cousins. Was our sisterhood sustained by love or broken by hate? You will have to read the story to find out. But what I will share is this — during the Bosnian Genocide, these three summers I spent with my sisters, particularly with Zana, sustained my hope that humanity still exists. And every day at 5:55pm, even if bombs were falling, I thought of my sisters, our love of laughter, life, and one another. I vowed that if I survived the horrors of war and genocide, I would ensure that we see each other again one day. But unlike me, many children don’t get to survive and never get to live their dreams or experience their first summer crushes. Three Summers is therefore a warning, a lesson, and an act of love and solidarity with all children who feel disempowered, erased, and voiceless. By telling the stories that humanize the dehumanized I hope to inspire resilience to hate in all of us. Three Summers is also my call to action – to you — to help uplift the lessons of unity and together build a future where each and every child feels they have a chance to live, laugh, love, and learn." - from my latest essay in Nerdy Book Club To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/egXC2eVp #storytelling #educators #teachers #motivation #nonfiction #ThreeSummers The International Interfaith Research Lab Reimagine Resilience Project Belonging | Teachers College, Columbia U Macmillan Teachers College, Columbia University

Today was an absolute joy—I got to sign the very first copies of my latest book, #ThreeSummers, at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington DC. #ThreeSummers is now at the top spot in the United States for kids' bestsellers at Barnes and Noble. Crafting stories and getting them into the hands of readers is a team effort, and as this week wraps up, I just want to say a big thank you to everyone involved. Thank you to the amazing individuals who hosted me today in Washington DC, from staff at Politics and Prose Bookstore to a team from An Open Book Foundation and my publisher Macmillan. In particular, I am grateful to educators and students who have opened their hearts to both receive my story and share their own stories with grace, warmth, and care. I end this week inspired by each and every individual I've met on my book tour. For those of you who wish to get your copy of #ThreeSummers, here is a link: https://lnkd.in/gA5qNyZh Politics and Prose Bookstore Macmillan Reimagine Resilience Project Belonging | Teachers College, Columbia U The International Interfaith Research Lab Teachers College, Columbia University #storytellingmatters #bestseller #books #memoirs #Bosnian #BosniaandHerzegovina #Bosnia #educators #teachers #schoolprincipals