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Reading Together: Books for Children
Here are some of our favorite book recommendations for children and families that affirm identities, celebrate diversity and highlight justice.
December 14, 2023
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Uplift Asian American and Pacific Islander Stories
May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. In celebration, we’ve updated our AAPI resource page. Learn about the experiences of AAPI communities and explore their impact on the United States. We hope you’ll uplift the diverse histories, cultures, identities and stories of AAPI communities—not only in May but all year round.
- Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage
- Teaching Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
- Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools
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Using the 'Diary of Anne Frank' to Amplify Students' Voices
Join Learning for Justice and the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam to learn how to incorporate the Diary of Anne Frank into discussions on identity, exclusion and persecution.
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Student Voices: Freddy Ochoa and Corina Torres
Freddy Ochoa interviews his aunt about her experience as a first-generation immigrant to America from a Mexican family.
September 28, 2018
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Social Justice Standards | Unpacking Diversity
This professional development addresses diversity.
April 17, 2014
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Dystopian Young-Adult Literature in the Classroom
Two TT bloggers share their tips on using dystopian young-adult fiction to engage students in discussions about tough topics.
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Toolkit for Talking About Racism and Police Violence with Students
No matter how educators identify or how long they have been teaching, it’s critical that they reflect on their ability to discuss race, racial (in)equality and racism—past and present—with students. This toolkit offers strategies for how educators can engage in this reflection and strengthen their practice.
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Are You Ready to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?
September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! To help you celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month with your students, we’ve compiled some of our favorite resources for bringing Latinx voices to the classroom. We hope these help you uplift a diverse range of intersectional Hispanic and Latinx identities, experiences, cultures and histories.
- Unmaking “Hispanic”: Teaching the Creation of Hispanic Identity
- Latinx History Is Black History
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Uplifting Banned Books Week
People in the United States have long resisted domination by seeking out learning, and that tradition fuels LFJ’s current defiance against narrow views of U.S. national identity and commitment to elevate our vibrant diversity through inclusive learning. We resist the pressures of book bans and participate in advancing an expansive narrative that bolsters a dynamic, diverse democracy.
- Resisting Dominant Narratives
- Debbie Reese on Book Bans and Native Representation
- Celebrating Banned Books Means Advocating for LGBTQ Texts