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Diversity in Children's Books
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- 4. Mirrors & Windows Mirrors letreaders see reflections of their own lives: windows let them see others' lives.
- 6. Nancy Larrick “The AllWhite World Of Children’s Books”1965
- 7. School Library JournalMay, 2014
- 9. When children … ~cannot find themselves reflected in the books they read ~ or when the images they see are distorted, negative, or laughable … they learn a powerful lesson about how they are devalued in the society of which they are a part. Our classrooms need to be places where all the children from all the cultures that make up the salad bowl of American society can find their mirrors. Reading is Fundamental
- 10. Mem Fox “Everything weread, from sexist advertisements and women’s magazines to romance novels and children’s books, constructs us, makes us who we are, by presenting our image of ourselves as girls and women, as boys and men. We who write children’s books, and we who teach through literature, need to be sure we are opening doors to full human potential,
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- 34. http://clrsig.org/nbgs.php Notable Books fora Global Society
- 36. http://blog.leeandlow.com/2017/02/ The Open Book:Lee and Low Blog
- 37. •Acknowledge that everystory has mirror and window possibilities •Emphasize that we live in a diverse society •Arm students with stories where their background is represented in a positive light and where their life experiences are validated
- 38. •Discuss themes instories to unpack mirror possibilities for all children •Read aloud stories that represent positive aspects of the human spirit and where characters rally together for collective action •Be open to discussions of inequality that you see in stories and in life; discuss with children a vision for a better world •Look for links to literacy standards such as the CCSS •Reading Literature Standard 6 across grade levels; this is a strand of standards that emphasizes point of view
- 44. http://www.lambdaliterary.org/awards/ http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/rts/glbtrt/stonewall/index.cfm The first andmost enduring award for GLBT books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table. ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** *
- 45. The Schneider FamilyBook Awards honor an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences. Three annual awards each consisting of $5000 and a framed plaque, will be given annually in each of the following categories: birth through grade school (age 0– 8), middle school (age 9–13) and teens (age 14–18). (Age groupings are approximations). The book must emphasize the artistic expression of the disability experience for children and or adolescent audiences. The book must portray some aspect of living with a disability or that of a friend or family member, whether the disability is physical, mental or emotional. Schneider Family Book Awards
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- 47. On April 30,1997, the first annual El Día de los ninos/ El Día de los libros, was celebrated. Pat Mora Author, poet, storyteller
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- 53. Hapa , aterm originates in Hawaii, is used to describe a person of partial Asian or Pacific Islander descent. Today, the multiracial population in the United States is growing faster than at any other time in history. As many as 17 million Americans identify themselves as of more than one race. Many children are confronted with their identities, especially when questioned about being different. With photographs, I am Hapa encourages children to look within themselves and appreciate the diverse cultures and ethnicities that make each person special. I am Hapa is the first trilingual children’s book celebrating the multiracial and multicultural experience. Award winners of the Skipping Stones Honor Award and the Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year.
- 54. Join Nellie andGus and their family — plus all manner of other families — for a day at the zoo, where they see animal families galore! To top off their day, Nellie and Gus invite friends and relatives for a fun dinner at home. Accessible, humorous, and full of charming illustrations depicting families of many configurations, this engaging story interweaves conversations between the siblings and a matter-of-fact text, making it clear to every child that whoever makes up your family, it is perfectly normal — and totally wonderful. K-3 By Robie H. Harris
- 55. Author Mary Hoffman IllustratorRos Asquith
- 59. A young girlwho was born in Russia and adopted by Americans describes how her parents help her learn about her Russian heritage and what it means to be a family. Includes activities and information about adoption as well as tips for talking to children about adoption. K-3 By Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
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- 69. It's bedtime, butbefore Felicia goes to sleep she wants to hear her favorite story, the story of how she was adopted by Mama Nessa and Mama Linda. And so Felicia's parents tell her how they flew off in a big silver airplane to meet the baby girl who was waiting for them, and how they loved her from the very first moment they saw her.
- 70. When her favoriteuncle, Bobby, announces that he is getting married to his boyfriend, Jamie, Chloe worries that he won’t have time for her anymore. The characters are all guinea pigs in human dress. When Molly draws a picture of her family for Open School Night, one of her classmates makes her feel bad because he says she cannot have a mommy and a momma.
- 73. When his uncle,Michael, dies of AIDS, Joel's dreams and thoughts of Michael keep his memory alive.
- 74. http://www.aidsquilt.org/ A family reminisces while gathered together to makea panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt in memory of a beloved uncle.
- 76. Patricia Polacco: “One yearI was visiting a fourth grade class and the teacher had arranged for me to hear essays that her students had written entitled: “My Family." I heard one after another and was moved by their perspectives and the love they held for their families. Then, one little girl stood up and began to read. She was immediately asked to take her seat by an aide. The aide said scornfully, "No dear...you don't come from a real family...sit down!"
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- 78. https://childrenslit-socialstudies.wikispaces.com/ In+Our+Mothers%27+House+Reinforcing+Activity Lesson Plans forIN OUR MOTHERS’ HOUSE Social Studies > Support Services for LGBT students > Social Justice > Families, Teaching Tolerance http://www.healthiersf.org/LGBTQ/InTheClassroom/docs/curriculum/ In%20Our%20Mothers%20House.pdf http://6elementssje.blogspot.com/2014/09/in-our-mothers-house.html http://www.tolerance.org/lesson/talking-about-our-families
- 79. Stella's class ishaving a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem.
- 81. Themes Breaking Gender Barriers, Bullying, ChildhoodExperiences and Memories, Courage, Cultural diversity, Empathy/Compassion, Families, Identity/Self Esteem/Confidence, Kindness/Caring, Latino/Hispanic/Mexican Interest, LGBT, Multiethnic interest, Overcoming Obstacles, Pride, Siblings, Tolerance/Acceptance, Biracial/Multiracial Interest
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- 86. “Come all yougood workers / Good news to you I’ll tell / of how the good ol’ union / has come here to dwell.” Florence Reece, 1931 “In a rain of bullets.”
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- 90. The book iswonderfully illustrated with photos of over a hundred hand carved and painted works by Minnie Adkins who has permanent collections in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Gallery of Art, and the Kentucky Folk Art Center. The book is filled with 50 original rhymes written by Mike Norris himself.
- 92. Lee and Low EarthDay Idea Dr. Gordon Sato
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- 102. Rochelle Strauss "The factthat I found had the most impact on me was that in North America, we use an average of more than 140 gallons (550 liters) of water per person, per day.”
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- 111. One sad day,Grandmother died. "You cannot stay here," said the man who owned the land. "I have a family ready to move in." Young Concepcion has no choice but to move to the barrio of the nearby city. There she meets children who, in order to survive, must steal the food they eat. But Concepcion has a plan. With back-breaking work she plants a garden and ...more.
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- 120. Ballerina Dreams; atrue story by Lauren Thompson Feiwel and Friends 2007
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- 132. April 21, 2017 7:00– 9:00 PM University Hall – Gray Chapel ~ Lecture with Q&A ~ Book signing Summit of Ohio Latinx Conference Ohio Wesleyan University – Minority Student Affairs
- 133. What does Latinxmean? Latinx is the gender-neutral alternative to Latino, Latina and even Latin@. Used by scholars, activists and an increasing number of journalists, Latinx is quickly gaining popularity among the general public. It’s part of a “linguistic revolution“ that aims to move beyond gender binaries and is inclusive of the intersecting identities of Latin American descendants. In addition to men and women from all racial backgrounds, Latinx also makes room for people who are trans, queer, agender, non- binary, gender non-conforming or gender fluid. (pronounced “La-teen-ex”)
- 134. Red Cloud: A LakotaStory of War and Surrender S. D. Nelson is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in the Dakotas. “My people are known as the Sioux or Lakota. During the 19th century they were renowned as the Horse People of the Great Plains.
- 136. Spare, poetic, and moving, this Cree heritage storymakes a powerful impression. March 2017
- 141. Reaffirm its corevalue of diversity by helping educators create classrooms where students develop voices that make them effective participants in academic and public discourses, where multiple forms of literacy are explored, where censorship is abhorred, and where difference is valued in pursuit of an education befitting a democracy;