Woodson's PBS special shows Venezuelan and Korean kids their stories enrich community

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Jacqueline Woodson's animated special "The Day You Begin" debuts Friday on PBS Kids, adapting her picture book to show kindergarteners that their diverse stories matter. The hourlong show follows four children on their first day of kindergarten: Angelina, a version of young Woodson; Venezuelan immigrant Rigoberto; Korean American Minjin; and artist Andre. Woodson said book bans and D.E.I. removals try to erase such stories. The special expands Woodson's literary work into animation for the first time. The children ultimately find their backgrounds and passions enrich their community.


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