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KINOTA BRAITHWAITE -Diversity Author & Educator
 "A vision of classrooms where every student feels included, valued, and respected."

SUCCESS STORIES
What schools are saying about Kinota

“His personal story made a strong impact on our teachers!"

Rebecca Marans, Head Teacher

DSC International School Hong Kong

“He appealed to the students and faculty and was amazing!."

Lynsey Mori

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies

"What a fantastic evening and thank you Kinota!"

Roger Grabowski, Jr.
Lakeland University Japan

“We are more motivated to stop racism and discrimination.”

Fumiko Takahashi

The University of Tokyo

“Kinota is an amazing speaker and has shared valuable lessons with us!"

John Adduru, President 

Tokyo Association of International Preschools

“He did two presentations and it was a fantastic literacy day!"

Lewis Eckersley

Head of Secondary
Atherton International School 
Geoje South Korea

"The real-life context that he can bring in addition to his books. "

Maiko Le Lay

Postdoctoral Fellow 
Duke University

“We loved Kinota's personal touch when sharing his story!”

Selena Hoy

Tokyo English Life Line

“I thought he was a great speaker and he moved teacher's feelings!"

Sho Katsumoto, Principal 

Aoba-Japan Bilingual Preschool
Waseda Campus

“If you are thinking of having Kinota come to your school I really recommend it!"

David Foreman

Doshisha J.H.S

“"I would absolutely recommend having
Kinota come to your school."

Sean Carroll

Seisen International School

“I read this book with students and I was really impressed!"

Nicholas Mayer

Nagoya International School

“What I felt was an impactful and inspirational message!"

Brian J. Masshardt

Musashi University 

"The book helped my students be mindful of their words and actions"

Alex Alano

Tokyo YMCA International School

“He had the same levels of engagement from young students all the way to middle school"

Mr. Serpico

Tokyo YMCA International School

“Kinota you are a great speaker who is able to inspire your audience"

Yuuki Kobayashi 
A U.S. State Department-funded program - Japan Alumni Community of US Exchange Programs

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