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My Name was Hussein

Hussein, the narrator of My Name Was Hussein, lives in Bulgaria. His Muslim family takes great pride in their religion and traditions. But soldiers soon arrive in their village and force all of the Muslims to adopt Christian names, thereby inhibiting their freedom and identities.
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Hristo Kyuchukov
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Civics
History
Economics
Geography
Social Justice Domain
July 7, 2014
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Literature

For My People

In 1942, “For My People” won the Yale Series of Younger Poets award, and Margaret Walker became one of the youngest black writers to have published poetry in the 20th century. Her poem makes tangible the African American struggle, yet also brings to the forefront a hope for all people to “rise and take control” during a dark period in American history.
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Margaret Walker
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Civics
History
Economics
Geography
Social Justice Domain
December 30, 2015
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Informational

Danger on my Doorstep

Linda Schubert recounts the fear that consumed her Jewish family living in Nazi-Germany in the late 1930s. Each family member endured individual stress and anxiety, but each also contributed to the family's greater good of the family.
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Linda Schubert
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6-8
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History
Geography
Social Justice Domain
July 7, 2014
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Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People and Families

All young people—including LGBTQ+ youth and children of LGBTQ+ families—have the right to safe, affirming and inclusive schools; on this point, responsible adults agree. But currently, discriminatory laws and censorship policies across the country are targeting LGBTQ+ young people and families, erasing their histories and experiences. In our newest resource page, we’ve compiled numerous materials to help you support LGBTQ+ youth and families, as well as to understand, teach and celebrate LGBTQ+ history, stories and perspectives.

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Cultivating Hope and Nurturing Children and Families

This holiday season, we offer resources for children and families to deepen our democratic values and celebrate our shared humanity. Let’s consider the ways we can come together in our communities to cultivate hope and nurture all our children and youth.