By Zapoura Newton-Calvert As a professor at Portland State University teaching a Capstone course focused on social justice education, I have been using the resources at Social Justice Books for many years. When I became a fellow with Teaching for Change, I was delighted to expand my work and to engage my students in the […]
My Paati’s Saris
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: My Paati’s Saris is a picture book for young elementary children that tells the story of a Tamil boy’s bond with his grandmother via her saris and the impact of her support on his journey to individuality and self expression. The narrative opens with “My […]
The Heart Never Forgets
Reviewed by Veronika Jenke Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: The Heart Never Forgets, written by Ana Ot, is the story of a young girl who attends a celebration of ancestors without her grandfather, who recently passed away. This annual celebration brings together the entire town with music, dancing, and masquerade performers. But the little […]
Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (In Love)
Reviewed by Paige Pagan Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (In Love) is a touching young adult graphic novel that underscores the highs that may come out of the lows in life. From a complex sapphic romance to grief over the loss of a parent and from the pressure of being […]
FREADOM Town Hall Rally
Children’s book author Kwame Alexander hosted a FREADOM Town Hall Rally on May 31 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. as part of his Read Strong America initiative. The event was included in the Teach Truth Day of Action map of events. Speakers included Kwame Alexander, Amanda Jones, Meg Medina, […]
Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States
Reviewed by Social Justice Books Staff Review Source: Teaching for Change Book Author: Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States endeavors to celebrate the diversity of immigrants in the United States and the contributions they make to society as well as underscore the freedom and milestone of choosing to become a naturalized […]
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