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To read throughout the text set/picture boooks

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desert exile the uprooting of a japansese american family book

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The end pages are the same in the front and the back, representing how the world isn't changing only the character's perceptions.

This makes you look more at the symbols in the book

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They are all slice-of-life books that have a guiding secondary character that helps the main character through an internal change

most of the "journey" happened on the transportation

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each of the books centers around underrepresented characters

Each has a diverse family structure

the family structures are impacted by the American legal system/ classes

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Milo did not need as much help overcoming his conflict

All had an authoritative guiding character to help them

They are all children who have a major perspective change

All family oriented

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Birds are often in groups of three, representing the nuclear family model that none these characters have. Birds also represent freedom and the exploration of the children.

American flag/ red, white, and blue symbols add to very powerful social commentary. Each of these characters is often underrepresented in the United States- but the American flag helps remind the reader they are American characters and based of real Americans.

Each book includes modes of transportation on which the characters main personal journey takes place.

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Overall, what we learned was that Christian Robinson's growing up with incarcerated parents really influenced his representation of family structure as well as the "American dream." We also learned that the drawings from the books drew from the author and illustrator's personal experiences. We learned about a lot of themes for diverse families and the American experience.

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I really liked this book because of the illustrations and the story. I liked the positivity it took and how there was nothing negative. There were silly parts in the book too that made it an even better read. I liked the story line and how it was about a Chador and that the authors connected to this story through their own experiences. I do wish the story had more explanation about the chador and what its significance is to the people who live in Iran or are from there. I would love to know more and would do the research, but it would be nice to have it in the story as well. Overall, it was a very cute book, and I enjoyed the story line and the connections.

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I loved this book The Day You Begin, it is a powerful story that shows examples of empathy, inclusivity, and connection. The book encourages readers to be proud of their diversity and respect individual experiences. Through Angelina's journey of self-discovery and acceptance, children can positively identify with characters who feel different and find courage in their differences. López's illustrations reflect diverse cultures, support the book's central message of inclusivity and understanding. Overall, The Day You Begin is a powerful tool for teaching children empathy and respect while celebrating the uniqueness of diversity, making it a valuable resource for educators and parents alike.

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I enjoyed this book and how it represented what it's like for people who need to leave their homes due to war or violence. The illustrations did a great job of highlighting certain characters or symbols in the book. This is an impactful story and definitely represents a difficult topic for young children. The book illustrated the journey this family had to go through really well; colors were used very intentionally and represented the different people, and size represented power. Overall, it was a great book and a good way to talk about people needing to leave their country but I wouldn't say it represents Arab people.

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Week 10 Quiz: Using Selection Guide Criteria and Analysis of Journey Books

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What is a Literary Journey?

*Where characters experience undergo a change of some kind and in turn grow as a person.

*A shift in perspective or scenery that leads to growth

*The process a character goes through that results in them having a new perspective/experience.

*The path a character and or characters take to gain a deeper knowledge of themselves and their surroundings.

*Leaving the comfort a character is in to expand or change themselves

*Characters going from one place to another

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Everybody experiences a journey- it's something we all go through. It allows us a good window to understand lots of different people. It can allows us to grow empathy and understanding of lots of different people.

Lots of books have themes of journey. By purposefully looking at books through this lens, we get a deeper understanding of them and learn to read other books with this new perspective.

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What did you find and what did you think~

Theres lots of variants and ways that race is shown in books. It can be shown within drawings, clothing, foods, people, etc. Keepunumuk Weeachumuns Thanksgiving Story fits the criteria but isn't the best story when it comes to talking about native stories. The day you begin was a powerful book that helped show that children are curious and that they will learn that not everyone is the same. It's a great book to represent that people come from different backgrounds and not everyone is the same. Mama Shamsi at The Bazaar is a book about a grandmother's chador and giving a connection for others who grew up with family from Iran. It shows the beauty of the chador and elements of Iran, and an experience more than one child went through. The illustrations are the biggest representation of the people.

Did racial identity affect the journey~

Thanksgiving- It gave a different perspective and side of the story of what thanksgiving is. The day you begin- When others were learning about what each other did over the summer and the food that they eat was showing their differences and that its okay to have different experiences.

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1.) What is the importance of inclusion?

2.) How does diversity impact the journey?

3.) What is the significance of the guiding characters and the family structures?

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Physical~ The Casuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred, To The Other Side, Keepunumuk

Personal~ Dalias Wonderous Hiar, Cannonball, The Day you Begin, The Oldest Student, Mama Shamsi At The Bazaar, Before the Ships, When Lola Visits

Cultural~ An American Story but also has connections to When Lola Visits, Before the Ships, And Mama Shamsi, Keepunumuk, and To the other side

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We would start with The Day You Begin and end with An American Story. We start with lighthearted topics and move through to get to the harder topics to discuss. The end is really strong when we move into The Oldest Student to the An American Story.

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This is the day you begin

You're never too old to learn

Explore this world and learn what's around you

Listen to your heart, to your mind, to the pull inside

Holding history in one hand and clenching hope in the other

Like diamonds under pressure, we are precious and resilient

And the last sweet bits of summer

Changed both our lives and theirs forever

At last, we are free to cross to the other side

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Elit Journey Song Explanations~ April Alanis

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Week 13: Journey Exploration Final Reflection

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Week 13: Journey Exploration Final Reflection

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Week 13: Journey Exploration Final Reflection 