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Jessica Ralli

Jessica Ralli is the Coordinator of Early Literacy Programs at Brooklyn Public Library, where she develops and manages programming for BPL's award-winning First Five Years initiative. She received her MA in Early Childhood Special Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and previously taught in schools, childcare centers, and museums. She has written about early literacy and library services for young children in School Library Journal (where she co-authors the "First Steps" column with Rachel G. Payne) and has presented on play-based learning at the American Library Association Conference, Young Child Expo, and the Bank Street Center for Children's Literature.

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