De'Asia's A Seat at the Table

<p>Make room. Make rhythm. Make way.</p><p>De'Asia is reimagining her school cafeteria one widened aisle one brave idea and one joyful dance circle at a time. <em>A Seat at the Table</em> is a heart-forward kid-powered story about access agency and the magic that happens when everybody belongs in the room (and on the dance floor).</p><p>This book is more than a story; it's part of a movement. Inspired by the <strong>Create A Space NOW</strong> initiative and written in collaboration with attendees at the <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Activated Artist Fest</strong>. <em>A Seat at the Table</em> embodies the mission of turning art into action. Just like the Fest reimagines what community art can do De'Asia's story reimagines what school spaces can feel like when they're designed with empathy and inclusion at the center. <strong>Profits from the sale of paperback copies will be donated to Create A Space NOW. </strong></p><h2>Why you'll love it</h2><ul><li><strong>Inclusion you can feel:</strong> A realistic uplifting story that celebrates accessibility empathy and student voice.</li><li><strong>Relatable heroine:</strong> De'Asia leads with courage and creativity: kids see themselves in her power.</li><li><strong>Built for conversations:</strong> Natural prompts for discussing fairness design and how to make spaces more welcoming.</li><li><strong>Educator-ready:</strong> Aligns with SEL DEI and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) talking points.</li><li><strong>Rooted in movement:</strong> Extends the mission of <strong>Create A Space NOW</strong> and <strong>Activated Artist Fest </strong>using storytelling as a tool for equity imagination and change.</li></ul><h2>Great for</h2><ul><li>Elementary classrooms (read-alouds morning meetings library lessons)</li><li>Counselors OT/PT and inclusion/SEL specialists</li><li>Families raising world-changers and kind leaders</li><li>Community arts programs and educators looking to tie stories to real-world action</li></ul><h2>Movement Connection</h2><p>When you purchase <em>A Seat at the Table</em> you're not just getting a book but plugging into a larger mission.</p><ul><li><strong>Create A Space NOW:</strong> A community project that champions equity and access in education art and everyday life.</li><li><strong>Activated Artist Fest:</strong> A vibrant festival where artists educators and families come together to turn creativity into social impact.</li></ul><p>De'Asia's story was born in the same spirit: ensuring every child has a seat a voice and a space to dance. </p>