Nicole Fenner on PBS NC: Literacy Is the New Revolution

Nicole Fenner, author and founder of the Sister Girl Collection, joined host Kenia Thompson and educator Rhonda Houston on PBS NC’s Black Issues Forum for Literacy Is the New Revolution. The episode aired October 24, 2025, and explores literacy, equity, health, and economic opportunity.

Watch Nicole Fenner on Black Issues Forum

Watch Literacy Is the New Revolution on PBS. The full episode is 26 minutes and 46 seconds.

Children deserve to see themselves in stories

For the Sister Girl Collection, reading is an opportunity to celebrate children’s curiosity and potential. Books featuring Black girls can give families a familiar character to talk about while sharing stories of learning, trying again, and spending time together.

In Sister Girl and the Training Wheels, a new skill opens a conversation about patience and support. Ask your child: What felt difficult for Sister Girl? Who helped her? What is something you would like to learn?

Sister Girl and the New Dress invites conversation about sewing, creativity, and saving money. After reading, children can draw something they would like to make and explain their choices. Sister Girl and the Family Dinner connects reading with family traditions, gardening, and time around the table.

A simple family reading routine

Choose a regular time that fits your family. Begin with one book, let your child help select it, and make room for questions. Reading aloud can be shared with parents, grandparents, caregivers, and siblings. A library visit is another way to discover stories and keep the selection fresh.

Share books with more children

Find diverse children’s books and activities in our book collection. Schools, libraries, and community organizations can build a 25-, 50-, or 100-book order with their preferred combination of Sister Girl storybooks. For more than 100 books, use the quote form on that page.

Keep watching: Nicole Fenner’s PBS NC Impact Summit literacy session.