By Marilisa Jimenez Garcia, Ph.D. Recent national news reflects the public’s lack of knowledge of the United States as a country in possession of colonies, such as Guam and Puerto Rico. In a 2016 poll, many Americans were unaware that Puerto Ricans born on the island were U.S. citizens. Moreover, Puerto Ricans remain one of […]
2017 Summer Reading List
For summer reading, Teaching for Change encourages young people to select multicultural and social justice books. Here are some recommendations of new (2016 and 2017) titles. For many more suggestions, see our full collection of recommended booklists and the We’re the People summer reading list. Early Elementary | Middle Grades | Young Adult
Selecting, Rating, and Reviewing Titles for Social Justice Books
A frequently asked question is, “How do we select titles for the book lists at Social Justice Books and assess books in our reviews?” There is no one single article nor checklist that any of us can rely on. The Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books is a good start. However, there are many more articles about bias […]
Council on Interracial Books for Children (CIBC)
Social Justice Books draws inspiration from the work of the Council on Interracial Books for Children (CIBC) formed in 1965 with the objective “to promote a literature for children that better reflects the realities of a multicultural society.” The impetus to create the council came from Mississippi Freedom School teachers concerned by the racist portrayal […]
Author Zetta Elliott to Middle Schoolers: The World Needs Your Stories
On Friday, February 10, 2017, author Zetta Elliott captivated nearly 100 middle school students at D.C.’s LaSalle-Backus Education Campus (DCPS) with her stories about coming of age, the foster care system, friendship, addiction, mystery, and more. Teaching for Change arranged the visit to LaSalle-Backus, a partner school for the Tellin’ Stories parent organizing project. Elliott’s […]