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Multicultural and Social Justice Books - Social Justice Books

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Curated Booklists Carefully selected multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators on 90+ topics. Reviews of Children's Literature Critical reviews of children's and young adult books from a variety of vetted sources, consolidated here for easy access. Articles & News Articles about selecting children's literature and news about Kid Lit.

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Diverse BookFinder | Identify & Explore Multicultural Picture Books

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Are you looking for multicultural children’s books? We’ve got you covered! You can search our circulating collection of picture books (2002-present), explore our quick lists, then borrow our books from your own library through interlibrary loan. We believe that too many children are left out of main…

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A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, WNDB aims to create a world where every reader can find themselves in the pages of a book. To reach this goal, we've created programs to mentor diverse writers and illustrators, support diverse publishing professionals, and provide books to classrooms nationwide.

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Lesson Ideas for They, She, He easy as ABC - The Gender Wheel

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Explore lesson plans and coloring pages related to the book! Lesson Plans: INTRO Lesson for They, She, He easy as ABC: A simple intro lesson for They, She, He easy as ABC. Have students create their own alphabet page and celebrate uniqueness and individuality! - 4 PAGES For a more…

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Lesson Ideas for They, She, He easy as ABC

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EmbraceRace supports parents to raise children who are brave, informed and thoughtful about race. Join the movement!

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Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that centers civic and political action education for everyone.

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Teaching for Change and Rethinking Schools collaborate to bring people's history to the classroom.

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The best selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators.

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Building social justice starting in the classroom.

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Rethinking Schools is a nonprofit publisher and advocacy organization dedicated to sustaining and strengthening public education through social justice teaching and education activism.

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Anti-bias Leaders in Early Childhood Education

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Anti-bias early childhood equity social justice professional development teacher education

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CGI 3D Animated Short: "Ian" - by Mundoloco CGI Ian Foundation | TheCGBros

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How many times have you heard a child say, "That's not fair!" and when you try to explain, the inevitable back and forth ensues, and they are nowhere closer to understanding the situation. Given the increasing anxiety and restlessness stemming from the pandemic lockdown, you may be hearing this exclamation more often than usual. Sometimes this will simply be a child's go to phrase when they are upset or are losing their patience. In that case, it's worth digging a bit to uncover their true feelings. Generally, however, as children get to around 4 years old, they are beginning to understand the concept of fairness, but will need conversations and guidance on what it means.

Understanding fairness fosters empathy

Helping children understand fairness is an important part of growing up and practicing empathy. When we understand what others need and perhaps what we don't, we recognize our differences and think a little beyond ourselves. We get to step into someone else's shoes for a moment and consider their life.

Each year, the students in my classroom have a lesson on fairness (or equity) and equality - they just don't know it until later. I launch this lesson by asking for volunteers. I will place something high up on the board or a shelf and call on two students to reach for it. It could be a special object or simply a marker. I will specifically call on a taller and smaller volunteer. I'm always careful to make sure that these children are comfortable in the spotlight and you'll see why. When the taller student reaches for the object, they'll get it. Hurray! But when the smaller student makes the attempt, the object will be just out of their reach. Then I ask the class for ideas - How can we help them?

"Give them a chair!"

"I can help them because I'm taller!"

"______ can't be put up that high because the shorter kids can't get them."

Bingo.

So this nicely leads into a discussion of fair vs. equal. The two volunteers cannot have equal treatment, because that truly isn't fair or even necessary. The taller child already has a leg up! *Ba dum pum* It's evident to the class that they don't need a stool or someone to help them reach. The other child, however, requires some accommodation to have an equal opportunity at success.

Equality has to do with sameness, just like in math. An equal sign tells us that both sides of the equation are exactly the same (3 + 2 = 5). Fair is different. Fair means everyone gets what they need, based on visible gaps in opportunity. And sometimes people will have different needs because we are unique individuals.

For example:

Fairness at school and at home

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"That's Not Fair!" Teaching the Meaning of Fairness - Better Kids

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"That's not fair!" is a common sentiment of children, but how often is this phrase used when pointing out a true injustice? Teaching children the concept of fairness is an important part of growing up and practicing empathy. Read on to learn about how to teach the meaning of equity vs.