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Aprendizaje en una pandemia: El estado actual de la pérdida de aprendizaje y las estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes hoy en día

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Aprendizaje en una pandemia: El estado actual de la pérdida de aprendizaje y las estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes hoy en día

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Por favor, únase al Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos para una discusión sobre el estado del aprendizaje de los estudiantes durante la pandemia y las herramientas que las familias y los maestros pueden usar para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes ahora. Este evento educará mucho a los padres y maestros.

Aspectos destacados del seminario web:

Datos de investigadores nacionales sobre el aprendizaje de los estudiantes hoy en día

Aprenda a apoyar a los estudiantes durante la pandemia

Conozca el aprendizaje personalizado, qué es y por qué es importante ahora más que nunca

Ejemplos de plataforma para el aprendizaje personalizado

Detalles del evento:

Jueves, 14 de enero de 2021 de 5:30 PM a 6:30 PM EST (tenga en cuenta la hora de inicio y la zona horaria).

Debe RSVP para unirse al foro. Utilice el siguiente enlace para registrarse: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learning-in-a-pandemic-resources-to-support-students-registration-134526681927

Una vez que se haya realizado el registro con éxito, recibirá un correo electrónico con un enlace de acceso personalizado. Esperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros para apoyar a sus estudiantes.

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Please join the U.S. Department of Education for a discussion on the state of student learning during the pandemic and tools that families and teachers can use to support student learning now.

This event will educate families and educators on the state of learning today and how you can better support your students during the pandemic.

Webinar Highlights:

Data from national researchers on student learning today

Learn how to support students during the pandemic

Learn about personalized learning, what it is and why it is important now more than ever

Platform examples for personalized learning

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Aprendizaje en una pandemia: El estado actual de la pérdida de aprendizaje y las estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes hoy en día

Por favor, únase al Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos para una discusión sobre el estado del aprendizaje de los estudiantes durante la pandemia y las herramientas que las familias y los maestros pueden usar para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes ahora. Este evento educará mucho a los padres y maestros.

Aspectos destacados del seminario web:

Datos de investigadores nacionales sobre el aprendizaje de los estudiantes hoy en día

Aprenda a apoyar a los estudiantes durante la pandemia

Conozca el aprendizaje personalizado, qué es y por qué es importante ahora más que nunca

Ejemplos de plataforma para el aprendizaje personalizado

Detalles del evento:

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Please join the U.S. Department of Education for a discussion on the state of student learning during the pandemic and tools that families and teachers can use to support student learning now. This event will educate families and educators on the state of learning today and how you can better support your students during the pandemic.

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Leer y escribir | Sesame Street en las Comunidades - Sesame Street in Communities

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Your care and support can make a huge difference in the life of a young child. Sesame Street is here for you with activities and tips for the challenges and joys along the way.

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Explore Science for Kids with our free, bilingual resources. Everyday moments are perfect opportunities for children to build science skills.

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¡Haz un espacio de aprendizaje privado con una caja de cartón!

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Consejos técnicos de aprendizaje virtual

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¡Siga revisando esta lista de reproducción para obtener mucha tecnología y otros consejos de aprendizaje virtual para padres y estudiantes! ¡Estamos todos juntos en esto y esta lista de reproducción albergará importantes recordatorios sobre ciudadanía digital, consejos técnicos y cómo mantener su computadora portátil y otras funciones listas para el éxito de los estudiantes!

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This playlist has important reminders about digital citizenship, tech tips and how to keep your laptop and other features ready for student success!

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Pinza Para la Escritura - Desarrollo Evolutivo

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La adquisición de una buena pinza para coger un lapicero o una pintura requiere de un buen desarrollo de la destreza fina en edad pre-escolar.

Durante dicho periodo (edad pre-escolar), forzar a coger el lapicero utilizando 3 dedos, como lo hace un niño ya escolarizado, suele ser más perjudicial que beneficioso!

Corregir o "desenseñar" posteriormente las posibles anomalías que ello conlleva puede resultar difícil.

Aunque a esa edad algunos niños pueden imitar la pinza tridigital cuando se la muestran sus padres, muchos no han alcanzado todavía el estado madurativo necesario para conseguirlo.

Ello puede suponer una primera experiencia frustrante hacia tareas de grafomotricidad que hay que evitar.

Importancia de una buena estabilidad en los músculos del hombro y del brazo

La maduración de la pinza para la escritura, va asociada directamente a una buena estabilidad en los músculos del hombro y del brazo. A medida que el niño crece, realiza un mayor número de actividades de motricidad gruesa, como gatear, trepar o empujar, que ayudan a fortalecer esa musculatura de hombros y brazos. Ello repercute de forma paralela en una buena evolución de la pinza para la escritura.

El desarrollo psicomotor se establece en base a dos principios generales: "de global a selectivo" y "de proximal a distal", lo cual, viene a indicar que inicialmente el desarrollo de la musculature y de la habilidad motriz se da desde el tronco, a los hombros y posteriormente a las manos y los dedos.

En esta ficha describimos los diferentes estadíos evolutivos que posibilitan una buena pinza para la escritura.

Cuando a un niño le exigimos "coger bien el lápiz" antes de que los músculos de su hombro y brazo estén suficientemente preparados, probablemente constatemos dificultades de motricidad fina que hagan que el niño coja el lapicero de forma poco habitual,sea chapucero e incluso tenga reticencias a la hora de escribir o colorear. Por ello, no fuerces a tu niño a "coger bien" el lapicero si todavía no ha adquirido las habilidades necesarias!

Si piensas que tu niño tiene dificultades o ciertos retrasos del desarrollo, necesitará ayuda especializada que debe ser contrastada por un profesional en rehabilitación pediátrica.

Desarrollo evolutivo de la pinza para la escritura

Etapa 1 (12-18 meses): Prensión palmar supinada

Esta es la prensión típica a esta edad cuando se coge un rotulador para pintar en un papel (y no en las paredes...). La mano adquiere forma de puño cerrado y el niño origina el movimiento del rotualdor desde el hombro.

Etapa 2 (2 a 3 años) : Prensión digital pronada

A medida que se mejora el control en hombro y brazo, la prensión irá adquiriendo esta forma.

En ella, el lapicero se alinea de forma bastante perpendicular a la palma de la mano a la vez que el codo se abre ligeramente hacia afuera.

Los músculos del hombre son más firmes y el niño utiliza mayormente los músculos del brazo para mover el lapicero

Etapa 3: Prensión pentadigital

La siguiente etapa se considera aveces de forma engañosa como una presa inmadura.

Engañosamente inmadura ya que si bien no es la presa tridigital utilizada en el colegio, es una prensión totalmente adaptada a la edad de 4 años!.

Se utilizan los 5 dedos para sostener el lapicero y se solicitan predominantemente movimientos de muñeca para dibujar o pintar. A veces, como se muestra en la segunda imagen, la muñeca pierde contacto con la mesa. Inicialmente se puede observar que el lapicero se coge de forma muy tensa, pero a medida que estos músculos se desarrollan, aparece mayor destreza en los dedos.

Este niño zurdo de dos años aplica una presa pentadigital apropiada para su edad.

Etapa 4: Prensión tridigital

Entre los 5 y los 6 años, e incluso algo más tarde en ocasiones, esta presa debería estar totalmente asentada.

Inicialmente los dedos presentan cierta tensión a la hora de sostener el lapicero, por lo que aún predominan movimientos de muñeca; a medida que los músculos de los dedos adquieren destreza, estos adquirirán mayor protagonismo único a la hora de pintar y dibujar.

Pinza alternativa para coger el lapicero

Los niños con bajo tono muscular y/o hiperlaxitud de las articulaciones de los dedos pueden recurrir al uso de la pinza D'Nealian, en la que, como se muestra en la imagen, el lapicero se coge entre el índice y el corazón para proporcionar mayor estabilidad.

No te sorprendas de ver cómo tu hijo cambia la forma en la que sus manos cogen el lapicero o las pinturas. A medida que los músculos de sus hombros y brazos adquieren fuerza y precision, el tipo de prensión debería estabilizarse. Podríamos comparar esto al proceso de aprendizaje de la marcha del bebé - cuando sus piernas están cansadas de andar, pasa a la posición de gateo, pero a medida que su resistencia y destreza aumentan, el bebé anda cada vez más!

De la misma forma, a medida que la resistencia y la destreza para la motricidad fina mejoran, el niño será capaz de utilizar la presa correspondiente a su edad durante más tiempo.

Por ello, no veas como algo negativo que tu hijo "retroceda" a veces en las etapas descritas; en lugar de ello, anímale a participar en juegos de motricidad gruesa y actividades de motricidad fina acordes a su edad, para que desarrolle las capacidades de base necesarias.

Por qué es importante que la prensión para la escritura sea adecuada?

Cuando el lapicero se coge de forma incorrecta, los músculos de los dedos y de la mano (e incluso de los antebrazos), no están siendo utilizados de forma eficiente, por lo que el niño se cansa antes de tiempo.

Esto se reflejará de las siguientes maneras:

ser "chapucero", cuando el niño no consigue controlar adecuadamente el lapicero para escribir entre las líneas o colorear sin salirse

necesitar más tiempo para terminar, cuando el niño escribe despacio debido a una prensión para la escritura débil

equivocarse y tener errores, cuando el niño tiene que concentrarse tanto en manejar el lapicero que le impide centrarse en la composición de las palabras o en las consignas de la profesora

Algunos ejemplos de pinzas para la escritura débiles o ineficaces

Recuerda que cada niño se desarrolla a su ritmo. Hay numeorsos elementos que contribuyen a poseer una pinza para la escritura débil y una destreza de motricidad fina insuficiente. Por ejemplo, niños pequeños, pueden imitar la forma en que un hermano mayor coge el lapicero. O por otro lado, un adulto, a pesar de su buena intención, puede provocar confusión y frustración al obligar a un niño antes de tiempo a utilIzara lapinza tridigital.

Realizar una valoración desde Terapia Ocupacional sería conveniente para determinar la razón por la que la prensión para la escritura o las habilidades para la destrez fina son insuficientes.

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Referencias

Benbow, M. Neurokinesthetic approach to hand function and handwriting. Albuquerque: Clinician's View, 1995

Myers, Beverly. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Approach. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995.

Selin, A-S. Pencil grip: a descriptive model and 4 empirical studies (dissertation). Abo Akademi University Press, 2003. ISBN 951-765-130-9

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La adquisición de una buena pinza para coger un lapicero o una pintura requiere de un buen desarrollo de la destreza fina en edad pre-escolar.

Durante dicho periodo (edad pre-escolar), forzar a coger el lapicero utilizando 3 dedos, como lo hace un niño ya escolarizado, suele ser más perjudicial que beneficioso!

Corregir o "desenseñar" posteriormente las posibles anomalías que ello conlleva puede resultar difícil.

Aunque a esa edad algunos niños pueden imitar la pinza tridigital cuando se la muestran sus padres, muchos no han alcanzado todavía el estado madurativo necesario para conseguirlo.

Ello puede suponer una primera experiencia frustrante hacia tareas de grafomotricidad que hay que evitar.

Importancia de una buena estabilidad en los músculos del hombro y del brazo

La maduración de la pinza para la escritura, va asociada directamente a una buena estabilidad en los músculos del hombro y del brazo. A medida que el niño crece, realiza un mayor número de actividades de motricidad gruesa, como gatear, trepar o empujar, que ayudan a fortalecer esa musculatura de hombros y brazos. Ello repercute de forma paralela en una buena evolución de la pinza para la escritura.

El desarrollo psicomotor se establece en base a dos principios generales: "de global a selectivo" y "de proximal a distal", lo cual, viene a indicar que inicialmente el desarrollo de la musculature y de la habilidad motriz se da desde el tronco, a los hombros y posteriormente a las manos y los dedos.

En esta ficha describimos los diferentes estadíos evolutivos que posibilitan una buena pinza para la escritura.

Cuando a un niño le exigimos "coger bien el lápiz" antes de que los músculos de su hombro y brazo estén suficientemente preparados, probablemente constatemos dificultades de motricidad fina que hagan que el niño coja el lapicero de forma poco habitual,sea chapucero e incluso tenga reticencias a la hora de escribir o colorear. Por ello, no fuerces a tu niño a "coger bien" el lapicero si todavía no ha adquirido las habilidades necesarias!

Si piensas que tu niño tiene dificultades o ciertos retrasos del desarrollo, necesitará ayuda especializada que debe ser contrastada por un profesional en rehabilitación pediátrica.

Desarrollo evolutivo de la pinza para la escritura

Etapa 1 (12-18 meses): Prensión palmar supinada

Esta es la prensión típica a esta edad cuando se coge un rotulador para pintar en un papel (y no en las paredes...). La mano adquiere forma de puño cerrado y el niño origina el movimiento del rotualdor desde el hombro.

Etapa 2 (2 a 3 años) : Prensión digital pronada

A medida que se mejora el control en hombro y brazo, la prensión irá adquiriendo esta forma.

En ella, el lapicero se alinea de forma bastante perpendicular a la palma de la mano a la vez que el codo se abre ligeramente hacia afuera.

Los músculos del hombre son más firmes y el niño utiliza mayormente los músculos del brazo para mover el lapicero

Etapa 3: Prensión pentadigital

La siguiente etapa se considera aveces de forma engañosa como una presa inmadura.

Engañosamente inmadura ya que si bien no es la presa tridigital utilizada en el colegio, es una prensión totalmente adaptada a la edad de 4 años!.

Se utilizan los 5 dedos para sostener el lapicero y se solicitan predominantemente movimientos de muñeca para dibujar o pintar. A veces, como se muestra en la segunda imagen, la muñeca pierde contacto con la mesa. Inicialmente se puede observar que el lapicero se coge de forma muy tensa, pero a medida que estos músculos se desarrollan, aparece mayor destreza en los dedos.

Este niño zurdo de dos años aplica una presa pentadigital apropiada para su edad.

Etapa 4: Prensión tridigital

Entre los 5 y los 6 años, e incluso algo más tarde en ocasiones, esta presa debería estar totalmente asentada.

Inicialmente los dedos presentan cierta tensión a la hora de sostener el lapicero, por lo que aún predominan movimientos de muñeca; a medida que los músculos de los dedos adquieren destreza, estos adquirirán mayor protagonismo único a la hora de pintar y dibujar.

Pinza alternativa para coger el lapicero

Los niños con bajo tono muscular y/o hiperlaxitud de las articulaciones de los dedos pueden recurrir al uso de la pinza D'Nealian, en la que, como se muestra en la imagen, el lapicero se coge entre el índice y el corazón para proporcionar mayor estabilidad.

No te sorprendas de ver cómo tu hijo cambia la forma en la que sus manos cogen el lapicero o las pinturas. A medida que los músculos de sus hombros y brazos adquieren fuerza y precision, el tipo de prensión debería estabilizarse. Podríamos comparar esto al proceso de aprendizaje de la marcha del bebé - cuando sus piernas están cansadas de andar, pasa a la posición de gateo, pero a medida que su resistencia y destreza aumentan, el bebé anda cada vez más!

De la misma forma, a medida que la resistencia y la destreza para la motricidad fina mejoran, el niño será capaz de utilizar la presa correspondiente a su edad durante más tiempo.

Por ello, no veas como algo negativo que tu hijo "retroceda" a veces en las etapas descritas; en lugar de ello, anímale a participar en juegos de motricidad gruesa y actividades de motricidad fina acordes a su edad, para que desarrolle las capacidades de base necesarias.

Por qué es importante que la prensión para la escritura sea adecuada?

Cuando el lapicero se coge de forma incorrecta, los músculos de los dedos y de la mano (e incluso de los antebrazos), no están siendo utilizados de forma eficiente, por lo que el niño se cansa antes de tiempo.

Esto se reflejará de las siguientes maneras:

ser "chapucero", cuando el niño no consigue controlar adecuadamente el lapicero para escribir entre las líneas o colorear sin salirse

necesitar más tiempo para terminar, cuando el niño escribe despacio debido a una prensión para la escritura débil

equivocarse y tener errores, cuando el niño tiene que concentrarse tanto en manejar el lapicero que le impide centrarse en la composición de las palabras o en las consignas de la profesora

Algunos ejemplos de pinzas para la escritura débiles o ineficaces

Recuerda que cada niño se desarrolla a su ritmo. Hay numeorsos elementos que contribuyen a poseer una pinza para la escritura débil y una destreza de motricidad fina insuficiente. Por ejemplo, niños pequeños, pueden imitar la forma en que un hermano mayor coge el lapicero. O por otro lado, un adulto, a pesar de su buena intención, puede provocar confusión y frustración al obligar a un niño antes de tiempo a utilIzara lapinza tridigital.

Realizar una valoración desde Terapia Ocupacional sería conveniente para determinar la razón por la que la prensión para la escritura o las habilidades para la destrez fina son insuficientes.

Folleto informativo gratuito para padres

Gracias por ver mi página!

If this page was helpful, please share it with your friends!

Referencias

Benbow, M. Neurokinesthetic approach to hand function and handwriting. Albuquerque: Clinician's View, 1995

Myers, Beverly. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Approach. Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction. Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins, 1995.

Selin, A-S. Pencil grip: a descriptive model and 4 empirical studies (dissertation). Abo Akademi University Press, 2003. ISBN 951-765-130-9

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Spanish Facts for Families Guide

No todos los niños/niñas crecen desde su infancia hasta sus años de adolescencia sin experimentar algunos tropiezos en el camino. Mientras que todo niño/niña es único y especial, algunas veces ellos/ellas confrontan emociones, sentimientos o comportamiento que causan problemas en sus vidas y en las vidas de aquellos que los rodean. A menudo las familias se preocupan cuando su niño/niña o adolescente tiene dificultad enfrentándose a las realidades, se siente triste, no puede dormir, usa drogas, o no se puede llevar con su familia y amigos.

La AACAP ha desarrollado Información para la Familia para proveer información concisa y al día sobre los asuntos que afectan a los niños/niñas, los adolescentes y a sus familias. La AACAP provee esta información importante como un servicio público y la Información para la Familia se puede duplicar y distribuir libre de cargo siempre que se acredite propiamiente a la American Academy of Child and Adolscent Psychiatry y no se derive ganancia al ser usada.

La AACAP ha producido Información para la Familia en Inglés y en Español. Otras traducciones están disponibles en WWW, las cuales, aunque tal vez estén basadas en el original y fueron creadas independientemente y no tiene el beneficio de la revisión por la AACAP.

(Después de darle clic usted debe de guardar la información. Guárdela en su disco duro. Una vez guardada, tiene que descomprimir el archivo. Una vez descomprimido, usted puede abrir cada hoja de Información para la Familia individualmente como un documento PDF.)

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Por: Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP y Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP.

Dados los eventos trágicos y racistas que hemos visto recientemente, muchos padres se enfrentan a sus propios sentimientos, a las esperanzas que tienen para sus hijos y a la dificultad para ayudarlos a crecer en un mundo lleno de prejuicios raciales.

Quizá los padres puedan enfrentar mejor estos desafíos actuales entendiendo cómo se presentan los prejuicios raciales en los niños, así como con estrategias para ayudarlos a lidiar con las diferencias raciales y a reaccionar ante ellas.

¿Cómo aprenden los prejuicios raciales los niños?

Los niños aprenden sobre las diferencias y los prejuicios raciales desde una edad temprana y aprenden de sus primeros maestros, sus padres, a lidiar con estas diferencias y reaccionar ante ellas.

El proceso de aprendizaje de los prejuicios raciales no se diferencia mucho del proceso de aprendizaje de un idioma nuevo (por ejemplo, un niño criado bilingüe en comparación con un niño que comienza a aprender inglés en la escuela preparatoria). La biología determina un período de aprendizaje temprano crítico y otro período posterior en el que el aprendizaje es mucho más difícil.

A los 6 meses, el cerebro de un bebé ya puede reconocer diferencias raciales.

Entre los 2 y los 4 años, los niños pueden internalizar prejuicios raciales.

A los 12, muchos niños asientan sus creencias, lo que les da a sus padres una década para moldear el proceso de aprendizaje con el fin de que disminuyan los prejuicios raciales y mejore la comprensión cultural.

Pero, al igual que en la inmersión lingüística, los niños expuestos a la sociedad ganarán fluidez con los prejuicios raciales incluso si sus padres no hacen nada.

Estrategias para ayudar a los niños a lidiar con los prejuicios raciales

Hay tres estrategias que los padres pueden utilizar para ayudar a sus hijos a lidiar con los prejuicios raciales:

Hablar con sus hijos y reconocer que las diferencias y los prejuicios raciales existen.

Afrontar sus propios prejuicios y actuar como ejemplo de la manera en que desean que sus hijos actúen ante otras personas que puedan ser diferentes a ellos.

Incentivar a sus hijos para que cuestionen los estereotipos y prejuicios raciales siendo amables y compasivos al interactuar con personas de todos los grupos raciales, étnicos y culturales.

Cómo los padres pueden afrontar sus propios prejuicios raciales

Los padres deben afrontar primero sus propios prejuicios para que su ejemplo sea coherente con los mensajes de tolerancia racial y étnica.

Sea un buen ejemplo. Identifique y corrija sus propios pensamientos, sentimientos y acciones racialmente discriminatorios. Si quiere que sus hijos crean lo que usted predica, también debe demostrar esas conductas. Sus comentarios y acciones diarias dicen más que cualquier otra cosa.

Viaje y exponga a sus hijos a otras comunidades. Esto puede ayudarlos a comprender que hay diversidad en el mundo que quizá no esté representada en la comunidad en la que vive.

No invierta el estereotipo de los policías ni de otros grupos ni hable acerca de las fuerzas del orden público de modo negativo.

P articipe en la escuela de su hijo, su lugar de culto y en la política. Los padres que se involucran de esta manera pueden abogar mejor por un trato justo hacia los grupos racialmente marginados y crear conciencia sobre los problemas raciales en otros grupos.

Consejos sobre cómo hablar de las diferencias raciales y el racismo

Para los niños en edad preescolar: a esta edad, quizá su hijo empiece a notar y a señalar diferencias en las personas que lo rodean (es decir, en la tienda de comestibles, en el parque, etc.). Si su hijo le pregunta sobre el tono de la piel de otra persona, puede decirle: "¡No es maravilloso que todos seamos tan distintos!". Incluso puede colocar su brazo al lado del de él o ella para mostrarle los diferentes tonos de piel dentro de su familia.

Para los niños que están en la escuela primaria: esta es la edad en que es importante hablar abiertamente con su hijo acerca de las razas, la diversidad y el racismo. Conversar sobre estos temas lo ayudará a verlo a usted como una fuente de información confiable sobre el asunto, y quizá él o ella recurra a usted si tiene alguna pregunta. Señale los estereotipos y los prejuicios raciales en los medios de comunicación y en los libros, tales como los villanos o "los malos" de las películas.

Si su hijo hace comentarios o preguntas sobre incidentes escolares relacionados con las diferencias raciales o sobre algo que vio o leyó: continúe la charla con preguntas como "¿Qué piensas sobre eso?" y "¿Por qué lo piensas?". Esto también puede ser útil si su hijo escucha algún comentario insensible o si él o ella sufre discriminación racial. Antes de responder a su comentario o pregunta, averigüe de dónde vino y qué significa desde el punto de vista de su hijo. Consulte el artículo Cómo hablar con los niños sobre las tragedias y otras malas noticias para obtener más información.

Hablar sobre las diferencias raciales no es ser racista. Es lo correcto y es importante. Desde pequeños, es posible que los niños tengan preguntas sobre las diferencias raciales y los padres deben estar preparados para responderlas. Sin embargo, es importante tener en cuenta la etapa evolutiva de su hijo.

Estas charlas comienzan a sentar las bases para que su hijo acepte y respete las diferencias y similitudes entre todas las personas. A medida que los niños crezcan, las respuestas a las preguntas se volverán más complejas. Estos son momentos para conocer lo que su hijo entiende o intenta entender respecto a los prejuicios raciales.

Recuerde:

Para crear una cultura inclusiva, todos debemos reconocer nuestros propios prejuicios y reflexionar sobre ellos para poder hacer algo sobre aquellos que sean injustos o que puedan causarles daño a otras personas, como los prejuicios raciales. Comprender cómo se sienten y cómo se comportan las personas respecto a aquellos que están fuera de su propio grupo puede ayudar a las comunidades a sanar después de una tragedia, así como a evitar futuras tragedias. Sobre la Dra. Anderson:

Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP, es profesora adjunta en Riverside School of Medicine, University of California, e investigadora de políticas de salud para la Corporación RAND. Su investigación se centra en la influencia de la raza y el racismo sobre la salud infantil. También es pediatra y ha publicado el libro 50 Studies Every Pediatrician Should Know (50 estudios que todo pediatra debería conocer), una guía sobre la evidencia científica subyacente en la práctica pediátrica diaria.

Sobre la Dra. Dougé:

Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP, es la directora médica de salud infantil del Departamento de Salud del condado de Howard. Se interesa por las desigualdades en la salud, los medios de comunicación, la salud escolar y la interacción entre la salud pública y la pediatría. En la American Academy of Pediatrics, es copresidente del Grupo de Interés Especial en Prevención y Salud Pública del Consejo de Pediatría para la Comunidad). El sitio web de su blog es drjacquelinedouge.com (en inglés).

Información adicional:

Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP y Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP

American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright @ 2019)

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Por: Ashaunta Anderson, MD, MPH, MSHS, FAAP y Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP. Dados los eventos trágicos y racistas que hemos visto recientemente, muchos padres se enfrentan a sus propios sentimientos, a las esperanzas que tienen para sus hijos y a la dificultad para ayudarlos a crecer en un mundo lleno de prejuicios raciales.

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Por generaciones, los padres latinos en este país les han ensañado a sus hijos a amar sus raíces latinas. Usted les ha transmitido a sus hijos su idioma, sus valores, sus creencias y sus tradiciones con el mismo amor que se los transmitieron a usted.

En este video, la Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, pediatra de la AAP ofrece consejos importantes a los padres sobre la importancia de enseñarles a los niños a aceptar las diferencias de los demás y a celebrar la forma como todos contribuimos a la sociedad en los Estados Unidos.

Sobre la Dra. Bracho-Sánchez:

Edith Bracho-Sánchez, MD es una pediatra residente en Filadelfia. Nació y creció en Caracas, Venezuela y obtuvo su diploma en medicina de la Universidad de Nueva York. La Dra. Bracho- Sánchez es miembro de la Sección de Medicina y Pediatría (SOMP) y de la Sección de Estudiantes/Aprendices de Pediatría (SOPT) de la American Academy of Pediatrics. Ella les atribuye a sus maravillosos padres el mérito de animarla y apoyarla a su llegada a los Estados Unidos. Sígala en Twitter @DoctoraEdith. ​

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Por generaciones, los padres latinos en este país les han ensañado a sus hijos a amar sus raíces latinas. Usted les ha transmitido a sus hijos su idioma, sus valores, sus creencias y sus tradiciones con el mismo amor que se los transmitieron a usted.

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Cómo hablar con tus hijos sobre el racismo

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Es indudable, hablar sobre el racismo puede ser muy delicado y sí, hasta incluso un poco incómodo. Y hablar o no con sus hijos sobre este tema es una "elección" que muchos padres no tienen, especialmente los de color. Muchos niños inevitablemente se enfrentarán al racismo en sus vidas cotidianas.

Esto puede hacer que una "conversación sobre el racismo" sea mucho más complicada, ya que lo que se discute puede variar según factores como la conformación de la familia, su nivel socioeconómico o la comunidad en la que viven. Por lo tanto, el contexto variará, dependerá de quién sea el que hable y cuáles son sus experiencias personales con respecto al tema.

En resumidas cuentas, no hay un único camino para encarar este tema. No existen los consejos útiles o infalibles cuando se trata de discutir algo tan complejo como el racismo. Pero sí existen mejores formas de tratarlo, y cada padre deberá decidir por sí mismo cuál es la más sensata para ellos y para su familia. Pero sobre todas las cosas, es un tema sobre el que deben hablar, sin importar sus orígenes o experiencias. Si sientes curiosidad sobre cómo puedes iniciar una charla sobre este tema, estas son las opiniones de los expertos.

Para algunas familias hablar sobre el racismo forma parte de su vida cotidiana, y para otras es un tema muy difícil de tratar. Pero para todos es un tema extremadamente importante y que no debe evitarse. Y las investigaciones respaldan esta afirmación. La Dra. Margaret Hagerman, socióloga y autora del libro White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America, pasó dos años estudiando a 30 familias blancas de altos recursos en una comunidad del Medio Oeste y durante este período descubrió que "los niños aprenden y escuchan hablar sobre el racismo sin importar si los padres hablan con ellos sobre el tema".

Pero ¿cómo? La Dra. Erin Winkler, profesora adjunta en la Universidad de Wisconsin-Milwaukee cuenta que los niños notan el color de la piel al igual que cualquier otra diferencia física (por ejemplo, usar lentes, llevar el cabello largo o la diferencia de altura). Al mismo tiempo, "así como los niños aprenden a categorizar formas y colores, también lo hacen con las personas", explica Winkler.

Entonces, ¿qué es lo que ocurre? "No hablar sobre el racismo hace que los niños saquen conclusiones mucho más dañinas, problemáticas e inexactas", dice Hagerman. Si les enseñamos a los niños que el racismo es algo del pasado y que hoy en día todos somos iguales y tenemos las mismas posibilidades de alcanzar el "Sueño Americano" los niños "podrían suponer erróneamente que los patrones raciales desiguales que ven son merecidos o están justificados", dice Winkler. Al igual que con cualquier otro tema, los niños completan por sí mismos la información que les falta, y el origen de esa información podrían no ser las fuentes más confiables.

De todos modos, muchos padres no hablan sobre el racismo porque no quieren criar a sus hijos para que sean conscientes de las diferencias, creen que este enfoque permitiría que los niños se vean unos a otros como más "iguales". Si bien las intenciones son buenas, la experta de Parent Toolkit y Directora de compromiso social para iCivics, Amber Coleman-Mortley, advierte a los padres sobre adoptar una perspectiva "sin prejuicios raciales" sobre el mundo. "En nuestro interior todos somos iguales. Todos queremos sentirnos seguros, aceptados y amados. Pero enseñarle a nuestros hijos a ignorar las diferencias raciales los encamina hacia el fracaso", dice Coleman-Mortley. "Es más, ir por la vida simulando no ver las diferencias podría en realidad ser más dañino".

Pero para ser claros, esta no es una discusión reservada exclusivamente a las familias blancas. Aunque querer asegurarnos de que criamos niños conscientes de las experiencias de otras personas es una faceta de este tema en general, los padres de niños de color también deben hablar con sus hijos. "Nos guste o no, debido a prácticas históricas y prejuicios actuales, en algunas comunidades y escuelas los niños de color tienen una experiencia totalmente diferente a la de los niños blancos", explica Julie Lythcott-Haims, experta de Parent Toolkit y autora de los libros How to Raise an Adult y Real American, a memoir. "Los padres deben analizar la comunidad en la que están criando a sus hijos, hablar sobre las diferencias raciales y cómo, a veces, a las personas se las trata injustamente a causa de su raza. Deben preparar a sus hijos para ser conscientes de sí mismos, inteligentes y estar seguros en el mundo".

¿Por dónde deberían comenzar los padres? Rosalind Wiseman, experta de Parent Toolkit y fundadora de Cultures of Dignity, dice que para poder tener una conversación reflexiva y productiva con los niños sobre el tema del racismo, los padres también deben sentirse cómodos con el tema para poder tratarlo.

¿Qué ocurre si sientes que este tema te intimida? Ponte como objetivo aprender más sobre él. "Consumir información sobre personas diferentes a ti requiere de un esfuerzo activo", explica Lythcott-Haims. Y recomienda el documental 13TH o libros como Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race como puntos de partida para esta tarea. "No se trata de si tal punto de vista está bien o está mal, se trata de reconocer que existen puntos de vista distintos a los tuyos y de hacer un esfuerzo por conocerlos", dice Lythcott-Haims.

Si bien es importante estar informado, la mejor forma de vencer los estereotipos es forjar una relación sincera con una diversidad de personas. A veces, ya sea por elección o por obligación, no estamos expuestos a personas que sean diferentes a nosotros. Piensa por un momento: ¿todos tus amigos se ven iguales? Pregúntate por qué. "Si alientas a tus hijos a tener un grupo diverso de amigos, pero todos los que entran a tu casa se ven iguales, eso dejará una marca en tus hijos", explica Winkler.

Lythcott-Haims aconseja a los padres que se permitan conocer las experiencias de otras personas. El solo escuchar la historia de una persona puede cambiar completamente la forma en que vemos el mundo. "Si formamos grupos más pequeños y admitimos que queremos contar cosas sobre nuestra vida y estamos dispuestos a escuchar a los demás, podremos ponernos menos etiquetas e identificarnos más como seres humanos", dice Lythcott-Haims. Esto también es válido para los niños. "Los adultos pueden facilitar esto al hacer que sus hijos compartan sus historias unos con otros", sugiere Lythcott-Haims. "Veremos cómo descubren que tienen cosas en común y comienzan a tenderse los puentes".

"Según mis investigaciones, solo decimos una parte de lo que pensamos", dice Winkler. "Los niños no se creen el 'haz lo que yo digo pero no lo que yo hago'. Detectan nuestros patrones". Si quieres criar niños con conciencia social debes tener siempre presente el dicho "una acción vale más que mil palabras". Después de todo, y aunque las charlas y conversaciones con ellos son fundamentales, nuestros hijos aprenden más de los ejemplos que les damos.

Todos los padres sabemos que es normal que los niños hagan preguntas. Y a todos nos ha ocurrido que los niños no siempre hacen las preguntas de la manera más delicada. Pero no queremos desalentarlos para que aprendan más, entonces ¿qué podemos hacer?

"Enseñar a los niños a ser respetuosamente curiosos puede ser difícil", dice Coleman-Mortley. ¿Pero por qué parece que esto es más difícil cuando se trata del racismo? Michele Chang, Directora de asesoramiento y planes de estudio de Challenging Racism, explica: "La raza era un tema de conversación prohibido. Se consideraba de mala educación hablar sobre esto". Entonces, ¿cómo afecta a los niños? "Los niños pequeños son naturalmente curiosos ante las diferencias, pero no asignan valor a lo que significa hasta que lo toman de lo que dicen sus padres o de lo que escuchan en los medios", dice Chang. "Entonces, cuando un niño le pregunta a sus padres '¿Por qué esa persona se ve así?' y lo mandan a callar, esto interrumpe la conversación y le indica al niño que algo no está bien".

Los padres también deben prestar atención a qué está preguntando el niño o qué fue lo que llamó su atención. "Hay muchos consejos sobre cómo debemos hablar con los niños, pero debemos dedicarnos más a aprender a escucharlos"; dice Hagerman. Por ejemplo, si tu hijo dice algo que crees que podría tener un trasfondo racista, Shari Benites, Moderadora y capacitadora de Challenging Racism, recomienda que te tomes unos minutos y te preguntes: ¿qué está diciendo? ¿qué es lo que está viendo? Pregúntale "¿Por qué crees eso?" Sus observaciones podrían ser completamente diferentes a lo que supusiste inicialmente. Y la única forma de saber qué quiso decir tu hijo después de hacer una aseveración "cuestionable" es pedirle que te lo aclare o que se explique mejor.

Cuando los niños comienzan a desarrollar la curiosidad por el mundo que los rodea, recurren a sus padres para pedir explicaciones. Pero ¿qué ocurre si tú no sabes qué decir? Benites aclara que "los padres deben saber que está bien no saberlo todo. Es normal querer responder a todas las preguntas, pero a veces la mejor respuesta es decir: 'no estoy seguro, pero investiguemos juntos para averiguarlo'". De esta forma, no solo le demuestras a tus hijos que es importante admitir cuando uno no está seguro sobre algo, sino que también continúas la conversación con un rumbo positivo. Además, está bien volver a plantearse una pregunta si no sabes qué responder de inmediato, dice Winkler. Siempre hay ocasión para volver al principio, no existe el "perderse el momento".

Es importante analizar la intención, la interpretación y el impacto cuando un niño hace una pregunta, tratar de comprender por qué se planteó en primer lugar. ¿Surge desde una postura de juzgamiento o es un esfuerzo sincero por conocer más? ¿De dónde proviene la necesidad de conocer más? Luego, analiza la forma en que se hace la pregunta. "Comenzar con frases como 'Eso es bastante genial...' o 'No lo había visto nunca, podrías contarme sobre eso...' son formas de demostrar a la otra persona que tu curiosidad es genuina", dice Coleman-Mortley.

Aunque queremos que nuestros hijos hagan preguntas, también es importante estar atentos a quién se las hacen. Una cosa es que los niños hagan preguntas a sus padres, pero es completamente distinto si hacen preguntas abiertamente a alguien que no conocen. "La curiosidad de un niño no está por encima de la privacidad de otro", explica Chang. Más aún, Chang enfatiza que no es responsabilidad de las personas de color "educar" a la gente. "Si tu hijo siente curiosidad, pueden leer sobre el tema e investigar, y con esa base tener una charla sincera sobre el tema", dice Chang.

¿Cuántas veces has escuchado a tus hijos quejarse porque algo no era justo? "El concepto de equidad es muy importante para los niños, y es por esto que la injusticia es la forma perfecta para explicar y conceptualizar el racismo para los niños pequeños", dice Winkler.

"Como los niños detectan patrones, podrían interpretar de manera errónea el por qué existe el racismo", explica Winkler. Pero tampoco es fácil explicar a los niños el racismo estructural o institucional. Así que Winkler creó su propio método, al que llama la "actividad de la telaraña".

En su artículo Here's How To Raise Race-Conscious Children, Winkler explica: "Entrega madejas de lana a los niños y pídeles que recorran la habitación mientras desarman las madejas para formar una telaraña bien enredada. Cuando hayan terminado, pídeles que desenreden la telaraña. Muy pronto descubrirán que desenredar la telaraña es más difícil que crearla. Luego explícales que trabajar para lograr una sociedad más justa se parece mucho a tener que desenredar esa telaraña que crearon".

Es difícil explicar el racismo a los niños, no importa quién seas. Algunos padres pueden estar preocupados porque presentar el concepto de racismo podría atemorizar a los niños, especialmente si los niños pueden llegar a ser víctimas de racismo o sus padres han sido víctimas. Pero en lugar de quedarse callados, es fundamental empoderar a los niños. "Los padres no pueden explicar a sus hijos qué es el racismo y después decirles: "Bien, ¡lo siento! pero así son las cosas"", dice Winkler. En cambio, aconseja a los padres que expliquen que "aunque haya injusticias, siempre hay gente que trabaja por cambiar esto, y nosotros también podemos hacerlo". De esta forma les demuestras a tus hijos que es posible "desenmarañar" el racismo y que ellos pueden ser parte de la solución.

Aunque intentemos evitarlos, los errores ocurren. "Si alguien dice algo ofensivo, es importante tener en cuenta que su experiencia probablemente no es la misma que la tuya", dice Coleman-Mortley. ¿Pero qué deberían responder los niños cuando alguien los ha ofendido? Chang recomienda armar a los niños con estas dos palabras: "cuéntame más". Una comunicación abierta y sincera comienza con estar dispuestos a hablar y comprender. "La mejor forma de cerrar una conversación es decirle a alguien que es un racista", dice Chang. "Al responder 'cuéntame más' se le da a la otra persona la oportunidad de explicar su punto de vista".

Lógicamente, hay ocasiones en que una comunicación abierta y sincera no es suficiente y es necesario decir o hacer más. Si tu hijo está molesto por algo que escuchó, Benites recomienda que le digas "no es tu responsabilidad educar a tus compañeros sobre el racismo, pero teniendo esto en cuenta, ¿qué quieres hacer al respecto?". Debes enfocarte en descifrar lo que necesita el niño y tomarlo como punto de partida.

¿Qué debemos decirles a nuestros hijos cuando dicen algo incorrecto sin querer? Explícales a tus hijos que "la clave es escuchar antes de reaccionar. No te apresures a justificarte con un 'no es lo quise decir', antes de conocer por qué la otra persona está molesta", dice Benites. "Debemos enseñarle a nuestros hijos que siempre deben escuchar lo que la gente dice y cómo se siente".

Una vez que tu hijo entienda por qué se ofendió la otra persona podrá entonces ofrecer una disculpa sincera. "Lo mejor que puede decir es: 'Lo siento mucho. No quise ofenderte. ¿Qué puedo hacer para estar seguro de que no cometeré ese error otra vez?'", dice Lythcott-Haims. No se trata de ser perfectos, se trata de hacernos cargo de nuestros errores y utilizarlos como una oportunidad para aprender y estar más atentos en el futuro.

Muchas veces es confuso saber qué se considera "ofensivo". Y la verdad es que no siempre es claro. ¿Qué debemos tener presente? El contexto histórico. Alienta a tus hijos a estudiar el pasado para que puedan comprender mejor el presente. "Para poder apreciar las culturas también debemos respetar su marco histórico", dice Coleman-Mortley. Hagerman hace eco de esta cita en su investigación: "los niños que conocían la historia eran los más conscientes".

El racismo no siempre es explícito, como cuando se insulta o se hace un chiste ofensivo. De hecho, aunque no nos demos cuenta, incluso las personas que no se consideran racistas pueden tener creencias y discursos arraigados que estereotipan incorrectamente a un grupo de personas. "Todos tenemos prejuicios, pero podemos superarlos", dice Lythcott-Haims. Y eso comienza cuando reconocemos ante nosotros mismos que tenemos esos pensamientos en lugar de ignorarlos.

"Al tomar conciencia de un prejuicio que comienza a manifestarse ya estamos iniciando el camino para desmantelarlo", dice Lythcott-Haims. Pero no se termina allí. "Intenta decirte a ti mismo 'Trataré a esta persona como si fuera mi mejor amigo'. Al engañar a la mente podrás ser generoso y tratar con dignidad a esa persona", dice.

Cuando se trata de nuestros propios prejuicios, ¿deberíamos contarlos a nuestros hijos o eso sería darles un mal ejemplo? "Los padres deben ser abiertos y honestos con sus hijos sobre sus prejuicios. Esto no significa que seamos malas personas, simplemente somos personas", dice Wiseman. "Si nos hacemos cargo, tenemos más poder sobre eso". Pero, una vez más, no se trata únicamente de abordar los prejuicios. "También debemos decirle a nuestros hijos qué medidas estamos tomando para superarlos", aclara Lythcott-Haims.

No importa quién seas o de dónde vengas, es importante defender a todas las personas. "El centro de atención suele ser la llamada 'América blanca', pero deberían ser todas las culturas y cómo podemos vivir de manera que sea aceptable para todos", dice Coleman-Mortley. ¿Pero qué significa ser un defensor? "Al emplear este enfoque permites que la gente hable por sí misma", explica Coleman-Mortley. Eso significa pasar el micrófono cuando es el turno de otro para compartir su experiencia. "Pero también les estás dando tu apoyo cuando necesitan ayuda".

¿Cuándo es momento de hablar y cuándo es mejor escuchar? "Si tus hijos son más grandes y dicen algo racista a sabiendas, ahí es cuando debes ser bien concreto", recomienda Wiseman. "Yo le digo a mis hijos 'A veces hacemos bromas o mamá insulta, pero hay una gran diferencia entre insultar porque te golpeaste un dedo y decirle algo alguien a propósito para hacerlo sentir mal'", dice Wiseman. Si no intervienes ni dices nada en el momento, tus hijos interpretarán que apruebas ese tipo de lenguaje y de comportamiento.

¿Pero qué ocurre si no es tu hijo la persona que dice algo inapropiado? "No puedes ser neutral cuando alguien es irrespetuoso o utiliza un lenguaje intolerante", dice Wiseman. Si es un amigo o un familiar el que hace un comentario racista, puedes decirles directamente "No toleraré ese vocabulario en presencia de mis hijos". Luego habla con tus hijos. "Esto permitirá a tus hijos hablar por ellos mismos de manera adecuada".

Un aspecto importante de ser un defensor de esta causa no es simplemente decir que las personas son iguales, si no comportarse de manera tal que ese pensamiento se vea reflejado en tus acciones. "No alcanza con decir 'no somos racistas', eso no te exime", dice Wiseman. En lugar de eso, Lythcott-Haims recomienda a los padres comprometerse a ser antirracistas activos. ¿Pero qué significa realmente ser antirracista?

La autora Beverly Tatum explica en su libro Why are all the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race los conceptos de racismo y antirracismo haciendo una analogía con una cinta transportadora de pasajeros en un aeropuerto. Las personas que son racistas activos caminan rápido sobre la cinta, aprovechando a sabiendas y de buena gana su privilegio para avanzar a costa de los demás. Las personas que son racistas pasivos se quedan paradas sobre la cinta. Seguro, no ejercen la misma fuerza que los racistas activos, pero también están contentos de poder avanzar a costa de otros. Y luego están las personas que ven la desigualdad y deciden darse la vuelta pero, enfatiza Tatum, "a menos que caminen activamente en la dirección contraria a una velocidad mayor que la de la cinta transportadora, a menos que sean antirracistas activos, verán que son arrastrados junto con los demás".

"El mundo es cada vez más diverso. Las personas nunca dejarán de contraer matrimonio, de comprometerse", dice Coleman-Mortley. La única forma en que podremos hablar realmente sobre el racismo es adoptando un cambio de mentalidad para el crecimiento. Y añade que "es realmente importante que los padres inculquen a sus hijos que la humanidad debe ser la prioridad. Tenemos que aceptar que podemos ser vulnerables, que podemos estar equivocados y que está bien cuestionar las cosas que hemos aprendido". Este es el camino para continuar avanzando: hablar con sinceridad sobre el racismo y hacernos cargo de nuestro pasado, en un esfuerzo para que en algún momento del futuro podamos derrotar al racismo.

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A summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6 - 11.

We are excited to offer our enrichment program in person! Space is limited, and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.

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Four Week Program:

Two Week Program:

Eligibility

Open to students in grades 6-11 during the 2022-23 school year.

The Program - Summer 2023

The Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two or four-week summer enrichment program for students in middle school and high school. Students select from nearly 90 classes in:

*High school students can select Health and PE 9. They must register for both sessions.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades 6-11 who will enter grades 7-12 during the 2023-24 school year.

All students are welcome:

FCPS students.

Students enrolled in private schools.

Students who are home schooled.

Non-Fairfax County residents.

Attendance and Conduct Requirements

Students are expected to follow the rules outlined in the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities Regulation. To complete IFTA coursework, students must:

Be able to work independently and in large groups.

Follow teacher directions.

Maintain positive relationships with peers and adults.

Lunch

Students have 30 minutes for lunch. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Transportation

There is bus transportation from select FCPS high schools and middle schools outside of the Lake Braddock Secondary School pyramid. Transportation to and from these schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Transportation information will be communicated to families prior to the start of the program.

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COVID-19 Update

Due to building closures, the Elementary Institute for the Arts is cancelled for summer 2020.

Refunds

We are working to process refunds for all cancelled courses. Due to the large volume of refunds we anticipate that all refunds will be processed within the next 3 to 4 weeks. Refund information.

Fine Arts Summer Learning Program

During summer 2020, Fairfax County Public Schools is offering an online arts enrichment program for current K-12 FCPS students. A variety of classes will be offered in art, music, theater, and dance. View more information at Free Summer Learning Opportunities.

E-IFTA Is Back Next Summer!

We are already planning for next summer, and details will be posted here in February 2021.

The Program - Summer 2021

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary aged students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theatre, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging.

Eligibility

Open to students in grades 2-5 during the 2021-22 school year.

All students are welcome:

FCPS students.

Students enrolled in private schools.

Students who are homeschooled.

Non-Fairfax County residents.

Classes and Daily Schedule

Students have four classes every day. There is one 70 minute class in dance, music, theatre, and visual art every day.

Lunch

Students will have a 30-minute lunch break every day.

FCPS Food Services provides lunch for a fee or students may bring a lunch from home. FCPS students can use their school accounts or pay with cash. School lunch accounts are unable to be loaded during the summer program. If students plan to buy lunch parents should add enough for each day of camp. Non-FCPS students can pay with cash.

Starting mid-June (specific date TBD), view the lunch menu by school location. Vending machines are available.

Transportation

There is bus transportation from select FCPS high schools and middle schools outside of the Fairfax High School pyramid. Transportation to and from these schools is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. Transportation information will be communicated to families prior to the start of the program.

Extended Day Classes

Adult and Community Education (ACE) offers academic and enrichment classes at Fairfax High School from 2:30-5:30 p.m. after E-IFTA ends for the day. These classes are an extra cost, and student pick-up at 5:30 p.m. is the responsibility of the parent.

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Discover science and nature in the world around you! Foster your natural curiosity, develop emotional connections and foster respect for the world around you. Enjoy quiet time outside; explore your space with all five of your senses. Reflect upon what you know and what you'd like to know. We've compiled the following resources to aid in your science and nature exploration.

Featured Videos

Stream Monitoring - (grades 4 & 7)

Oceans: Life in a Caribbean Reef - (grade 5)

Sound Waves - (grade 5)

Phases of the Moon - (grade 4)

Planets in Motion - (grades 4 & 6)

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Swale Garden - Got a low spot in your yard? Pretty it up with a swale garden! Learn from Master Gardener, Barbara L. about Green Spring's very own beautiful swale garden. You can email mgfairfax@vt.edu if you want more information about gardening from master gardeners.

Dear Malcolm! - A new segment featuring Malcolm of Huntley Meadows Park. Got a nature question? Email Kylie.Starck@fairfaxcounty.gov and your question might just be featured in the next installment of Dear Malcolm!

Colvin Run Mill and Simple Machines - Colvin Run Mill Educator Dani M. teaches about simple machines - a great resource for science teachers and their students.

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Helping Our Land Heal - Learn more about the Park Authority program to restore natural areas on park lands. Don't forget to check out the Helping Our Land Heal Videos!

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As families stay at home to preserve health and safety this spring, many parents of young children-especially parents who are working remotely-are struggling just to get through the day. With work hours often spilling into evening hours, not every parent has the time to create a color-coded roster of activities for their restless and energetic young children. And those fun excursions that typically provide a little respite, from family trips to local day jaunts, won't be possible this spring as stay-at-home orders continue to affect much of the country.

Fortunately, it's often the simple, at-home activities that give kids the most joy (and teach them critical new skills at the same time). In today's blog post, we're sharing 12 low-tech spring activities that homebound parents can try with their young children whenever they have a bit of free time. These suggestions were inspired by and adapted from the ASQ-3 Learning Activities (for key developmental areas) and the ASQ:SE-2 Learning Activities (for key social-emotional areas). Share this article with parents of young children-especially #12, which includes a link to fill out an ASQ questionnaire for free!-and give them some easy ideas for skill-boosting learning experiences with their children.

Have a teddy bear picnic. Spring is the perfect season for picnics-and you can still have them right in your backyard, on your balcony, or even in your living room. To make yours extra special (and give social and communication skills a boost), have your child bring their teddy bears or other favorite stuffed animals on the picnic. Pack a basket just for the bears with a blanket, napkins, pretend food, and plastic plates and tea cups. You and your child can have fun "talking for" their furry friends and imagining their picnic conversations. When your picnic is done, have your child (and the bears!) help you clean up.

Create (and send!) flower cards. This notecard activity helps kids practice fine motor and social skills, and it's a creative way to stay in touch with faraway family and friends. Collect small and delicate wildflowers from your backyard or another outdoor area where you can maintain social distance safely. Show children how to place the flowers between sheets of paper towels or newspaper and then lay them between heavy books. Give the flowers a few days to dry and flatten out, and then work with your child to glue your pretty dried-flower creations to pieces of folded cardstock. Help your child write a special message inside one or more of the cards and send them off to grandparents or other loved ones. (If you can't mail them, you can take photos and send the cards via text or email.)

Build a rainy-day hideaway. What was more fun than a hideaway or fort when you were little? When April showers put the brakes on backyard play, ask if your children would like to build a special hideaway. Siblings can work together, or you can collaborate with your child. Have the kids build a tent by draping old sheets or blankets over furniture. Once they make their tent, they can play in it, eat lunch inside it, or read books together with a flashlight. (For extra motor skills practice, ask the children to help you put the tent away at the end of the day. They can help you fold the sheets by finding a corner and bringing it to you.)

Have a cloud chat. On a beautiful spring day when the sky is filled with puffy clouds, try this classic activity, a calming and creative way to build communication skills. Go outside with your child and lie on your back together in the grass (bring a blanket if you like) or sit together on a porch, on a balcony, or near a window where you can see the sky. Take turns describing the different cloud shapes and patterns. Point out the "cloud pictures" you see, and ask your child to describe what they think the clouds look like: "Look. There's an ice cream cone! What do you see in the clouds?"

Make water pictures. This outdoor activity is a good choice for the first really dry, warm day of the season. Give your child a plastic bucket of water, a paintbrush, and an old sponge. On a safe paved driveway or wooden fence, let the child paint "disappearing pictures" with the water on the cement or wood. Watch the pictures disappear as the water evaporates. Ask your child why they think the pictures vanished, and talk about what happens when water evaporates into a gas.

String a flower garland. Make this spring-themed decoration with your child to sharpen fine motor skills. First, help your child cut small flowers out of colored paper and punch a hole in the center of each one. Then, cut some drinking straws into pieces (you can also use short pasta tubes and paint them). When you've got all the pieces ready, show your child how to string the flowers and straw/pasta pieces onto a long piece of string. You can show them how to make a simple pattern-flower, straw, flower, straw. When your child is done with the garland, hang it up on your door or inside the house to celebrate spring.

Set up a treasure hunt. Here's an idea for helping kids exercise their problem-solving skills: Hide "treasures" such as a favorite snack, a bag of crayons, or some stickers in places your child can reach. Draw a map that highlights each area where you want your child to search for treasures. Be sure to make the drawings on your map simple and clear, and celebrate when your child finds all the treasures. (Spring-themed activities like indoor or outdoor egg hunts can be extra fun with the added twist of a treasure map.)

Play a Guess-What Game. This is a fun game for the whole family and a good communication booster for kids. Cut spring-themed pictures from a magazine, draw them, or find some online and print them out. (You might include a bunny, a chick, a butterfly, a bee, a painted egg, jellybeans, an Easter basket, spring flowers like daffodils and tulips, and rain galoshes.) Turn the pictures face down and have one family member choose a picture. The others ask yes-or-no questions to guess what the photo is: "Is it an animal?" "Does the animal fly?" "Does it have feathers?" After someone guesses correctly, another person chooses a picture and lets the others guess.

Have some photo fun. Get dressed up in your favorite spring outfits, take a new family photo, and print it out. (Or have your child draw your family.) Then help your child make a picture frame for your family photo. Cut out two rectangles of stiff paper, a little larger than the picture. On one, cut another rectangle inside that's a little smaller than the picture. Have your child decorate this part of the "frame" with spring-themed stickers, glitter, flowers, macaroni, or anything else that strikes their fancy. Glue the photo to the large solid rectangle, place the decorated frame over the picture, and glue the edges securely to finish your memento.

Finish bathtime with a "tub scrub." After a long day, a good soak in the tub is relaxing and calming. Add some motor-skills practice to bathtime by asking your child to help you clean the tub after their bath. Give your child a separate sponge or cloth just for this job and show them how to scrub all the way around the tub. (Don't use other cleansers or chemicals with young kids-just the water will do fine.) As the water drains out, your child can "scrub" the part of the tub where the water was. When they're finished, show them how to squeeze the cloth or sponge really hard, and praise them for being a good helper.

Read together every night. End your days at home together by snuggling up with your child for some shared reading. It's one of the single most important activities you can do together-not only does it strengthen your child's communication and language skills, it's also the perfect way to bond, talk through any tough emotions your child might be having, and end the day on a positive note. Choose some spring-themed books, or select stories that feature characters struggling with challenges or difficult emotions. Kids might find this type of story especially reassuring at a time of uncertainty and upheaval. Engage your child while you read and ask them questions about the story and the characters' feelings.

Do a quick check of their milestones. One of the most important things you can do this spring is check to see if your child's overall developmental skills are on track in all the areas mentioned in this article. You can do that for free in about fifteen minutes or less. Fill out an online ASQ questionnaire to see what your child's biggest strengths are, uncover new milestones to celebrate, and reveal any areas where your child may need extra support. (You can access the questionnaire here. )

With the tips in this article-and your own creative ideas-you can transform your spring days into a rich and varied learning experience from the safety of home. The kids will be having so much fun, they'll never guess you're teaching them new skills they'll use forever. Whatever activities you choose to do with your child this season, enjoy exploring, discovering, and learning together.
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The mental, physical and other benefits of getting outside are many, and a boost of nature and fresh air can be essential for kids, not to mention the adults in their lives, during times when schools are closed and regular recreational opportunities are limited.

Children and adolescents need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You don't need fancy equipment to get moving or stay physically active, whether you choose to do it inside or outside. It can be as simple as doing jumping jacks or sit-ups in your living room, skipping rope in the apartment hallway (sorry downstairs neighbors), or just moving more and sitting less.

And while it's tempting to get together with others to enjoy active time, especially for kids, experts are recommending we seek alternatives.

"Playtime outside is great with family, but it's best if no others are there. If families have their own yard to play in, that is ideal. However, if a family's only option is to play out and around their neighborhood, it's best to keep their distance from others and not to touch objects that others have touched," Dr. Lisa Frenkel, co-director of Seattle Children's Center for Global Infectious Disease Research, wrote in an email.

With that in mind, we put together several suggestions for ways to keep your kids active-both outside and inside-during this time of social distancing. (Our tips cover a variety of age ranges; so be sure to use your own judgment about what's appropriate for your child.)

Ideas to Keep Kids Active Outdoors

Include Outdoor Breaks in a Daily Routine

If possible, make a point to get your kids and yourself outside several times a day, even if it's only for 20-30 minutes at a time. Consider these "recess" or "lunch breaks" that you schedule every day.

Fortunately, you can do this while still following CDC-recommended practices to protect yourself and others, such as putting distance between yourself and other people, washing your hands with soap and water and staying home if you're sick.

"Outdoor gatherings are less risky than indoors ones since COVID-19 spreads more easily when people are close together in confined spaces," according to guidelines from Public Health - Seattle & King County, the health department for the metropolitan Seattle area.

"Plus, it's important for kids to get active outside time every day. Research shows that daily time for kids outdoors also boosts the health and well-being of the adults in their lives."

Here are some ways to take quick breaks outside:

Try motivating younger kids with simple challenges such as "Can you find ...?" or "How far can you ...?"

Play hide and seek.

Bust out soccer balls, sidewalk chalk, buckets and other toys like flying discs.

Walk around the block or to your local park or green space. Ask older teens to walk with younger siblings.

Jog, scooter, bike, skateboard, pogo stick, hula hoop or roller skate around the block.

Play hopscotch on the sidewalk.

Walk, run or play fetch with your dog.

Challenge your kid to a race down the block.

Have kids make up a jump rope routine to their favorite music.

Set up an obstacle course in the backyard (or even in the house).

Read more tips on how to up your child's daily dose of the outdoors.

Go on a Scavenger Hunt or Nature Adventure

Try a fun activity such as a low-tech scavenger hunt that gets you outside. Have your kids search for and identify natural objects in your backyard, on your block or at a nearby park (depending on their ages and level of independence). Or encourage them to look around their natural surroundings and write down what they observe in our printable DIY adventure notebook. Print out free activity cards online, such as this free Nature Bingo card or REI Bug Bingo. (Don't forget to practice one of the important Seven Principles of Leave No Trace, which is to leave what you find.)

Try Geocaching

For a more high-tech option, try geocaching. You and your kids use a smartphone app to locate hidden caches (usually small containers) in your neighborhood parks, out on trails and in many other locations where others in the geocaching community have hidden them.

These days, instead of handling a cache, make a game out of seeing who can spot the cache first. When you get home, log your find online and make a note so you can go back when it's safe again to sign the logbook and see what kind of interesting schwag the cache has inside.

Geocaching.com has details on where to get the app, how to use it and where you can find caches near you. You can also learn more about geocaching in our article How to Get Started Geocaching with Kids.

Go on a Family Bike Ride

Taking a bike ride with your children can be a good way to get fresh air, get exercise and still keep a proper distance from others. Read more for tips on how to enjoy family biking in our Cycling with Kids article. If your kids haven't learned how yet, it's also a great time to teach your kid to ride a bike.

Plant a Garden

Gardening can help kids learn to develop motor and sensory skills. It engages their senses, encourages an appreciation for the environment and gives them a sense of accomplishment. Depending on where you live, you may be able start some seeds in indoor pots or prepare your garden plot. Browse books and online resources to begin planning your spring garden. The University of Illinois provides this handy guide to gardening for kids; check with your local university extension program for tips and other resources to help you get started. Follow our tips for planting your own kitchen herb garden; many grocery stores have seed packets available in the spring.

Go Backyard 'Camping'

Kids love hanging out in their own cozy, private spaces. If you have room in the backyard, teach them how to set up a tent and then let them hang out in there reading books, drawing, etc. For a special treat, maybe cook up some s'mores for them on the backyard grill.

Take a Hike

While it can sometimes take some cajoling, and maybe even a little bribery, a hike can do wonders for your child's mood and well-being. And for you, getting outside and surrounding yourself in nature can help relieve stress, allow you to unplug from news overload, and enjoy the time with your children. You don't have to go far: If you're able to get to a nearby city park, forest, beach, botanical garden or waterfront, wander along a trail and observe nature and trees. Read more on ways to make hiking fun with kids. And read 7 Tips on How to Rekindle Your Sense of Awe Outside.

Ideas to Keep Kids Active Indoors

Bring Outdoor Games Inside

If you're not able to go outside, here are some ideas for bringing activity indoors:

Blow up balloons and try to keep them up in the air. Maybe hang a blanket as a net and play "volleyball."

Use painter's tape and create a hopscotch board on your living room floor or rug.

Set up a mini golf course around the house, using cups for the holes and ping pong or other softer (i.e. less destructive) balls.

Play "marching band": Children young and old may enjoy marching throughout the house; everyone gets a different instrument (pots and pans included).

Build an obstacle course indoors for smaller children using sofa cushions and cardboard boxes.

Adapt these three DIY outdoor games for the indoors using recycled objects.

Dance

Put on your favorite music or cue up a video and dance along. Check out Hip Hop Public Health, which uses the power of hip hop to foster health behavior changes. Or try a popular classroom favorite, Go Noodle, to get the wiggles out. Another perennial favorite, Just Dance, is available online even if you don't have a video game console.

Try an At-Home Fitness Workout

With many gyms and recreational facilities closed, try one of many online workouts that keep you and your children fit and healthy. Try yoga with your kids; many local yoga and fitness studios are starting to offer virtual classes, so check in with your favorite local spots to see if they're participating. Look for workout videos on geared toward kids such as Fitness Blender for Kids.

Have Them Track Their Steps

Use a smartphone app to motivate your kids to move more during the day. Let them borrow your fitness tracker or download a free app on your phone. Challenge your kids to hit a goal for each day, like a certain number of steps. If you have stairs in your home, set a goal for them to climb a certain number of stairs by the end of the day. Check in with them at the end of the day and celebrate their accomplishment. Challenge them to do a little more the following day.

Give Them Chores

This won't be their favorite activity, but you surely need the help and they need to contribute to the family's well-being. Put your kids to work doing an easy project around the house. Assign them jobs such as dusting, mowing the lawn, doing dishes, wiping the counters, or folding laundry. Assign older kids dinner duty. Or get them to help you with a simple home improvement project you've been meaning to get to.

Give Them Unstructured Play

Rather than trying to re-create the schedule they have in school, consider giving kids time and opportunity to explore and get creative on their own. This can be especially welcome for tweens and teens who want more freedom and don't want to be told what to do. Give them some broad structure-e.g. no screens during certain hours-but let your kids choose what they want to do whether it's listening to music, drawing, reading or making a batch of cookies. If they don't know what to do, offer some suggestions. Leave piles of books, board games, card games or art supplies where they have access.

Opt to Act

Now might be a great time to introduce your kids to the REI Opt to Act Plan: 52 weekly challenges to reduce your impact, get active and leave the world better than you found it. Read up on 5 simple ways to act on climate change. And browse our list of 52 actions that can help your kids incorporate eco-friendly behaviors into their daily lives. Here are just a few actions:

Make cleaning up a part of your daily habits.

Donate old toys and items instead of throwing them out.

Read a book about an environmental issue.

Become water wise in your home through mindful showering and dishwashing.

Repair an item instead of purchasing a new one.

Help Them Stay Connected

When you're homebound, it can become easy to feel socially isolated. Make sure to connect with friends and family members-whether through a phone call, texting or online video chat. Have your child connect with extended family members including grandparents, cousins or school friends. Since teens' social lives often revolve around their peers, allow time for them to connect with friends online.

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What books are you and your kids looking forward to reading in the year ahead?

Most of the books listed here are recommended either for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary readers since my children fall within those groups and so do the little readers in my core target audience. However, I've also included a few middle grade and young adult books for slightly older readers to enjoy as well. The best part is most of these books are available for pre-order now so you can get a head start on your shopping.

Rest assured, I've selected what I think will be the "best of the best" in terms of diverse books. I know other amazing books will be released throughout the year, but these are the ones that were on my radar right now. As other books are released, I will come back and make changes to this post throughout the year so be sure to check it periodically or bookmark it to read later.

I'm definitely looking forward to sharing most (if not all) of these books with my little readers. I tried to target books that will likely have: stunning illustrations, read aloud appeal, a kid-friendly theme - or all three! Enjoy!

Note: ** Since other countries have different release dates, some of these books may be released earlier or later internationally than the months I have listed. **

January 2018

Yes I Can: A Story of Grit by Mari Schuh
Jada's working on her science project. She's finding out whether plants grow best in water, milk, juice, or soda. There's just one problem she keeps getting interrupted! From her cousin texting and her friends stopping by to her little brother playing with the plants, Jada runs into one obstacle after another. Find out how Jada relies on grit to keep on going.

Little Sid: The Tiny Prince Who Became Buddha by Ian Lendler and Xanthe Bouma

With Lendler's delightful prose and Bouma's lyrical artwork, Little Sid weaves traditional Buddhist fables into a classic new tale of mindfulness, the meaning of life, and an awakening that is as profound today as it was 2,500 years ago.

Stella Diaz loves marine animals, especially her betta fish, Pancho. But Stella Diaz is not a betta fish. Betta fish like to be alone, while Stella loves spending time with her mom and brother and her best friend Jenny. Trouble is, Jenny is in another class this year, and Stella feels very lonely.

Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad was praised by the New Yorker as "an evocative portrait," and by the Chicago Tribune as "superb. " It is a gripping and accessible portrait of the heroic woman who guided more than 300 slaves to freedom and who is expected to be the face of the new $20 bill.

This award-winning introduction to the late abolitionist, which was named an ALA Notable Book and a New York Times Outstanding Book, also includes an index, a timeline, and other educational back matter.

Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson

In Detroit, 1945, eleven-year-old Betty's house doesn't quite feel like home. She believes her mother loves her, but she can't shake the feeling that her mother doesn't want her. Church helps those worries fade, if only for a little while. The singing, the preaching, the speeches from guest activists like Paul Robeson and Thurgood Marshall stir African Americans in her community to stand up for their rights. Betty quickly finds confidence and purpose in volunteering for the Housewives League, an organization that supports black-owned businesses. Soon, the American civil rights icon we now know as Dr. Betty Shabazz is born.

Inspired by Betty's real life-but expanded upon and fictionalized through collaboration with novelist Renée Watson-Ilyasah Shabazz illuminates four poignant years in her mother's childhood with this book, painting an inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of self-acceptance and belonging that will resonate with young readers today.

Trailblazer: The Story of Ballerina Raven Wilkinson by Leda Schubert (Read by review here)

Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World by Susan Hood

Banana for Two by Ellen Mayer illustrated by Ying-Hwa Hu

All about Madam C. J. Walker (All About...People) by A'Lelia Bundles

Madam C. J. Walker was beloved within her community for her philanthropy and expanding the local black YMCA, but she couldn't have done that if she weren't the first female self-made millionaire and one of the most successful African American business owners ever.
Born Sarah Breedlove, she was the first person born free in her family. She married Charles Joseph Walker and became known as Madam C. J. Walker, the name she would later use on her haircare products.

When Grandma Mimi comes to visit, she always brings warm hugs, sweet treats...and her purse. You never know what she'll have in there-fancy jewelry, tokens from around the world, or something special just for her granddaughter. It might look like a normal bag from the outside, but Mimi and her granddaughter know that it's pure magic!

When Malala Yousafzai was born, people shook their heads because girls were considered bad luck. But her father looked into her eyes and knew she could do anything. In Pakistan, people said girls should not be educated. But Malala and her father were not afraid. She secretly went to school and spoke up for education in her country.

And even though an enemy tried to silence her powerful voice, she would not keep quiet. Malala traveled around the world to speak to girls and boys, to teachers, reporters, presidents, and queens-to anyone who would listen-and advocated for the right to education and equality of opportunity for every person. She would shout so that those without a voice could be heard. So everyone could be as free as a bird.

Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners.

Filled with beautiful illustrations that bring these figures and events to life, plus a removable historical timeline, A Child's Introduction to African American History is a fascinating and comprehensive guide to this often overlooked yet immensely important part of American history.

Andrea's stunning poetic requiem, illustrated with Brian's lyrical and colorful artwork, brings a fresh perspective to Martin Luther King, the Gandhi-like, peace-loving activist whose dream of equality - and whose courage to make it happen - changed the course of American history. And even in his death, he continues to transform and inspire all of us who share his dream.

This book will inspire other young girls to reach for the stars, to aspire for the impossible, and to persist with childlike imagination.

Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages-with never-before-seen photos!

At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her dreams come true-and yet it's only the beginning for this highly accomplished athlete. A Latina Jersey girl, Laurie saw her life take a dramatic turn last summer when she was chosen to be a part of the 2016 US Olympic gymnastics team. Poignant and funny, Laurie's story is about growing up with the dream of becoming an Olympian and what it took to win gold. She talks about her loving family, her rigorous training, her intense sacrifices, and her amazing triumphs.

Long before she was one of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Pattillo Beals was a warrior. Frustrated by the laws that kept African-Americans separate but very much unequal to whites, she had questions. Why couldn't she drink from a "whites only" fountain? Why couldn't she feel safe beyond home-or even within the walls of church? Adults all told her: Hold your tongue. Be patient. Know your place. But Beals had the heart of a fighter-and the knowledge that her true place was a free one.

Shai & Emmie Star in Dancy Pants! (A Shai & Emmie Story) by Quvenzhané Wallis and Sharee Miller

For twelve years, Joylin Johnson's life has been just fine. A game of basketball with the boys-especially her friend Jake-was all it took to put a smile on her face. Baggy jeans, T-shirt, and hair in a ponytail were easy choices. Then, everything suddenly seemed to change all at once. Her best girl friend is now flirting with her best guy friend. Her clothes seem all wrong. Jake is acting weird, and basketball isn't the same. And worst of all, there is this guy, Santiago, who appears from . . . where? What lengths will Joy go to-and who will she become-to attract his attention?

In short poems that perfectly capture the crazy feelings of adolescence and first crushes, award-winning author Nikki Grimes has crafted a delightful, often hilarious, hearttugging story.

Elizabeth Cotten was only a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers (it was her big brother's), and it wasn't strung right for her (she was left-handed). But she flipped that guitar upside down and backwards and taught herself how to play it anyway. By age eleven, she'd written "Freight Train," one of the most famous folk songs of the twentieth century. And by the end of her life, people everywhere-from the sunny beaches of California to the rolling hills of England-knew her music. Read my book review here!

One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, Elizabeth Jennings's refusal to leave a segregated streetcar in the Five Points neighborhood of Manhattan set into motion a major court case in New York City.

On her way to church one day in July 1854, Elizabeth Jennings was refused a seat on a streetcar. When she took her seat anyway, she was bodily removed by the conductor and a nearby police officer and returned home bruised and injured. With the support of her family, the African American abolitionist community of New York, and Frederick Douglass, Elizabeth Jennings took her case to court.

Ever since she was a young girl, Lil Hardin played music with a beat. She jammed at home, at church, and even at her first job in a music store. At a time when women's only place in jazz was at the microphone, Lil earned a spot playing piano in Chicago's hottest band. She went on to achieve fame as a bandleader and composer, and "swung" with many of the greatest early jazz musicians, including her husband, Louis Armstrong.

In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from parents, teachers, and friends to turn dreams into reality. Focusing on the importance of literacy and diversity, Marley offers suggestions on book selection, and delivers hands-on strategies for becoming a lifelong reader.

They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.

In this beautifully illustrated picture book edition, we explore the story of four female African American mathematicians at NASA, known as "colored computers," and how they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career.

The son of an enslaved blacksmith learns that his father is using the rhythm of his hammering to communicate with travelers on the Underground Railroad.
When Pa falls ill, it is up to him to help others along the journey and also lead his family's escape. Pa works hard as a blacksmith. But he's got another important job to do as well: using his anvil to pound out the traveling rhythm-a message to travelers on the Underground Railroad. His son wants to help, but Pa keeps putting him off. Then one day, Pa falls ill and the boy has to take over.
Some people collect stamps. Some people collect coins. Some people collect art. And Jerome? Jerome collected words . . .
In this extraordinary new tale from Peter H. Reynolds, Jerome discovers the magic of the words all around him - short and sweet words, two-syllable treats, and multisyllable words that sound like little songs. Words that connect, transform, and empower.

There is nothing more important to a child than to feel loved, and this gorgeous gathering of poems written by Nikki Giovanni celebrates exactly that. Hand-selected by Newberry honoree Ashley Bryan, he has, with his masterful flourish of color, shape, and movement, added a visual layering that drums the most important message of all to young, old, parent, child, grandparent, and friend alike: You are loved. You are loved. You are loved. As a bonus, one page is mirrored, so children reading the book can see exactly who is loved-themselves!

Spring is here, and it's almost time for Holi, the Indian Festival of Colors. Siblings Mintoo and Chintoo are busy gathering flowers to make into colorful powders to toss during the festival. And when at last the big day comes, they gather with their friends, family, and neighbors for a vibrant celebration of fresh starts, friendship, forgiveness, and, of course, fun!

Activist Belva Lockwood never stopped asking herself the question Are women not worth the same as men? She had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way-not her father, her law school, or even the U.S. Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot.

Mo's latest obsession is basketball. He's determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can't seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? This Level 2 reader about a little African-American boy with a big passion for sports is a funny, motivational companion to the winner of the 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award.

When Ernie Barnes was growing up in North Carolina in the 1950s, he loved to draw. Even when he played as a boy with his friends he drew with a stick in the mud. And he never left home without a sketchbook. He would draw the junk man, families walking home from church, or the old man on the sofa. He drew what he saw.

February 2018

Lotus and the Baby Bird by Tamara Pizzoli

Over the next forty-three days, Ali and his family survived bombings, food shortages, and constant fear. Ali and his brothers played soccer on the abandoned streets of their Basra neighborhood, wondering when or if their medic father would return from the war front. Cinematic, accessible, and timely, this is the story of one ordinary kid's view of life during war.

Ella Sings the Blues by Helen Hancocks

Ella Fitzgerald sang the blues and she sang them good. Ella and her fellas were on the way up! It seemed like nothing could stop her, until the biggest club in town refused to let her play... and all because of her color. But when all hope seemed lost, little did Ella imagine that a Hollywood star would step in to help.
The inspiring, true story of how a remarkable friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe was born - and how they worked together to overcome prejudice and adversity.

In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book, written by Commonwealth Prize-winning Jamaican-Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult-to-manage, voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.

The World Is Awake, A celebration of everyday blessings, written by Emmy Award winner and ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis with Joseph Bottum, is a lyrical, rhyming story for young children intended to make them feel safe and joyful, cradled in the hands of God. Paired with bright and engaging illustrations by Lucy Fleming, this book inspires children to be thankful for all of God's blessings that surround us in our daily lives. From the nature in our own backyard to the animals at the zoo, The World is Awake is a celebration of God's wonderful world.

What Would She Do?: 25 True Stories of Trailblazing Rebel Women by Kay Woodward

From historic world leaders to brilliant scientists, artists, and modern-day pioneers, What Would She Do? shares twenty-five incredible women's stories that educate and empower. Learn about the remarkable achievements and attitudes of feminist trailblazers such as Cleopatra, Amelia Earhart, Malala Yousafzai, Michelle Obama, and other brave women who overcame huge obstacles to accomplish great things.

The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates

By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn't matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn't matter how many legs you have.

Don't worry that there won't be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always be room.

Princess Cupcake Jones Saddles Up by Ylleya Fields

Princess Cupcake Jones is back with another adorable book in the series!

Fueled by the insights of women of diverse backgrounds, including Michelle Obama, Angela Davis, Shonda Rhimes, Misty Copeland Yara Shahidi, and Mary J. Blige, this book is a celebration of black women's voices and experiences that will become a collector's items for generations to come.

Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson and Andrea Pippins

This book brings together 52 iconic talents from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements. Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey and Serena Williams. Strong, courageous, talented and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream... whatever it may be.

Katie Woo, We Love You! by Fran Manushkin

That's where books from the Children in Our World series can help. Each book uses relatable comparisons, carefully researched text, and striking illustrations to help kids understand the many difficulties that children just like them face in the world today. In Racism and Intolerance, children can get answers to questions like: "What does it mean to be a racist or intolerant?" and "How can I help?" Children will begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and become empowered to make a difference.

This Is It by Daria Peoples-Riley

When a young dancer is nervous about her upcoming auditions, her shadow springs to life and leads her on a joyous exploration of their city. Soon enough, the young girl finds confidence in her skills, her body, and her ability to shine.

With an energetic, rhythmic text that begs to be read aloud and striking, exuberant artwork, This Is It is a love story to originality and the simple joy of movement.

Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller and Jen Hill

I Walk With Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness by Kerascoët

The Magician's Hat by Malcolm Mitchell

This is not your typical afternoon at the library - a magician invites kids to reach into his hat to pull out whatever they find when they dig down deep. Soon - poof! - each child comes away with something better than they could've imagined - a book that helps them become whatever they want to be, and makes their dreams come true through pages and words, and the adventures that follow. But each child can't help but wonder, What's really making the magic happen?

When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner

From the author and illustrator of the best-selling When God Made You comes a new illuminating message about God's design affirming young readers.
'Let there be light!' that's what God said. And light began shining and then started to spread." Wild and creative illustrations from top children's illustrator David Catrow pair with Matthew Paul Turner's lyrical verse in this message of a God-made light that cuts through darkness to bring vision and hope to all young readers. This light radiates, chasing away the shadows, providing the wonder and fun of stargazing or firefly chasing. Most important, this light appears in each child-an inner God-given spark that grows and will be used to change the world.

March 2018

What's On Your Plate?: Exploring the World of Food by Whitney Stewart

It's a big, tasty world out there-and this book takes kids on a tour through the cuisines of 14 countries, complete with a recipe for each one.

What's on your plate? Chances are it's not quite the same as what's on other children's plates around the world. Come on a journey to see how people in different countries prepare, eat, and think about their food. Beautiful photographs and illustrations capture the food culture of 14 countries, from Brazil and Spain to Morocco, India, and China. Each spread includes an overview of the country and its native foods, photographs of the various dishes with pronunciations and descriptions, an easy recipe for kids to try, and an illustrated crop map of the country. With so many fun elements to intrigue them, young foodies will be excited to learn about how people eat across the globe!

Lila (assumed to be a little indigenous girl although the book doesn't state this outright) has just moved to a new town and can't wait to make friends at school. But on the first day, a boy points at her and shouts: "A crow! A crow! The new girl's hair is black like a crow!" The others whisper and laugh, and Lila's heart grows as heavy as a stone. The next day, Lila covers her hair. But this time, the boy points at her dark skin. When she covers her face, he mocks her dark eyes. Now every day at school, Lila hides under her turtleneck, dark glasses, and hat. And every day when she goes home, she sees a crow who seems to want to tell her something. Lila ignores the bird and even throws rocks at it, but it won't go away. Meanwhile, the great autumn festival is approaching. While the other kids prepare their costumes, Lila is sadder and lonelier than ever. At her lowest point of despair, a magical encounter with the crow opens Lila's eyes to the beauty of being different, and gives her the courage to proudly embrace her true self.

In this book, each spread has a gatefold with big flaps perfect for little hands. When the gatefold is closed, Ted tells his parent that he can't go to bed just yet because he has something to do first. When the gatefold opens, readers can see what that something really is.

I Want to Be a Doctor is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Will Maya get swayed by Maddie's wayward ways, or will she stay true to her "permanent group" from coding club? And will she come through on her part for the light and music coding project? Maybe coding-like friendship-is about being there for your friends when they need you the most.

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time. This mini biography charts Ella's life, from her early singing days in Harlem, to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: 'It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts'.

While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward - and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist!

But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?

Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender

Grateful for each gift, Annie cleverly finds a way to use them all to create her Career Day costume. When the big day arrives, Annie finally reveals her out-of-this-world dream to everyone.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.

Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

" Vini! Come! The field calls!" cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community-family, friends, and the local fruit vendor-for a pickup soccer ( futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running-bearing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport.

The Little Red Fort by Brenda Maier

Ruby's mind is always full of ideas. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something.
She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn't know how to build.

I Am Enough by Grace Byers illustrat
ed by Keturah A. Bobo

I Am Enough is the picture book everyone needs
This is a gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another-from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.

This is the perfect gift for mothers and daughters, baby showers, and graduation.

We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

When Natsumi's family practices for their town's Japanese arts festival, Natsumi tries everything. But her stirring is way too vigorous for the tea ceremony, her dancing is just too imaginative, and flower arranging doesn't go any better. Can she find just the right way to put her exuberance to good use? This heartwarming tale about being true to yourself is perfect for readers who march to their own beat.

I Am Famous by Tara Luebbe

Kiely knows she is famous! The paparazzi (her parents) follow her every move, documenting it all with cameras. It's exhausting being famous, but someone has to do it! She even gets to perform a big song at her grandfather's birthday. When she messes it up, she's worried she's lost her audience forever, but it turns out that no one is as loyal as her fans who love her.

Islandborn by Junot Díaz and Leo Espinosa (This book will also be released in Spanish on the same day. Here is the link for the Spanish version: Lola: Edición en español de ISLANDBORN (Spanish Edition)

Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else.
Hers was a school of faraway places.

So when Lola's teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can't remember The Island-she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories-joyous, fantastical, heartbreaking, and frightening-Lola's imagination takes her on an extraordinary journey back to The Island. As she draws closer to the heart of her family's story, Lola comes to understand the truth of her abuela's words: "Just because you don't remember a place doesn't mean it's not in you."

Kaya is looking for her heart song - the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep into the jungle where a broken down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again...A story about mindfulness and listening to your heart.

Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles

The Hate U Give meets All American Boys in this striking and heartbreaking debut novel, commenting on current race relations in America.

When Marvin Johnson's twin, Tyler, goes to a party, Marvin decides to tag along to keep an eye on his brother. But what starts as harmless fun turns into a shooting, followed by a police raid.

The next day, Tyler has gone missing, and it's up to Marvin to find him. But when Tyler is found dead, a video leaked online tells an even more chilling story: Tyler has been shot and killed by a police officer. Terrified as his mother unravels and mourning a brother who is now a hashtag, Marvin must learn what justice and freedom really mean. Tyler Johnson Was Here is a stunning account of police brutality in modern America.

Arianna's Magic Boots: Underwater Sea Adventure by Karen A. Gasperini

Join five-year-old disabled girl Arianna again this time on a magical journey under the sea. Where her "Magic Boots," which are Ankle-foot orthosis (AFOs) and sneakers become a mermaid tail that helps her swim to a new adventure and meet some mermaid friends. All she has to do is close her eyes and stomp three times and say "Away we go" and the adventure begins.

April 2018

Aretha Franklin is a musical and cultural icon who created an amazing legacy spanning six decades! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Aretha got her start singing in front of her father's Baptist congregation and found minor success as a gospel singer.

Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey towards recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer, who grapples with her father's actions.

It's talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths―tree-climbing, mochi making, collage―none of them feel quite right to perform on-stage. Jasmine's friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo's, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent.

Sunny (Track) by Jason Reynolds

Ghost. Patina. Sunny. Lu. Four kids from wildly different backgrounds, with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team-a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics. They all have a lot of lose, but they all have a lot to prove, not only to each other, but to themselves. Sunny is the main character in this novel, the third of four books in Jason Reynold's electrifying middle grade series.
The very first picture book about the remarkable and inspiring story of the Gay Pride Flag!
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today''s world.

May 2018

Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This picture book, by an award-winning sports journalist, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis.

Bookjoy, Wordjoy by Pat Mora

An inspiring collection of Pat Mora's own glorious poems celebrating a love of words and all the ways we use and interact with them: reading, speaking, writing, and singing.

Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: to find her birth parents. She loves her family and her Jewish community in Baltimore, but she has always wondered where she came from, especially since she's black and almost everyone she knows is white. Then her mom's grandmother-Imani's great-grandma Anna-passes away, and Imani discovers an old journal among her books. It's Anna's diary from 1941, the year she was twelve and fled Nazi-occupied Luxembourg alone, sent by her parents to seek refuge in Brooklyn, New York. Anna's diary records her journey to America and her new life with an adoptive family of her own. And as Imani reads the diary, she begins to see her family, and her place in it, in a whole new way.

How I Resist: Activism and Hope for a New Generation by Tim Federle

Now, more than ever, young people are motivated to make a difference in a world they're bound to inherit. They're ready to stand up and be heard - but with much to shout about, where they do they begin? What can I do? How can I help?

How I Resist is the response, and a way to start the conversation. To show readers that they are not helpless, and that anyone can be the change. A collection of essays, songs, illustrations, and interviews about activism and hope, How I Resist features an all-star group of contributors, including, Jodi Picoult, Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, and more. In How I Resist, readers will find hope and support through voices that are at turns personal, funny, irreverent, and instructive. Not just for a young adult audience, this incredibly impactful collection will appeal to readers of all ages who are feeling adrift and looking for guidance

Kaylee loves pulling pranks: from dropping water balloons on passers by to even tricking Santa Claus, she's a prize-winning prankster!

But is she the Princess of Pranks? No! That title is held by none other than the Tooth Fairy. But when Kaylee loses a tooth and the Tooth Fairy goes about her usual tooth-taking business, Kaylee pranks her with a fake frog. As Kaylee and the Tooth Fairy try to out-prank one another, things get way out of hand, until the two finally see eye and eye and decide to share the crown!

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes - and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself?

Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests.

Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed.

Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language?

Fourth grader Zayd Saleem has some serious hoop dreams. He's not just going to be a professional basketball player. He's going to be a star. A legend. The first Pakistani-American kid to make it to the NBA. He knows this deep in his soul. It's his destiny. There are only a few small things in his way.

June 2018

Grand Mandela by by Ambassador Zindzi Mandela Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela

Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace and forgiveness who spent 27 years in prison. They learn that he was a freedom fighter who put down his weapons for the sake of peace, and who then became the President of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner. They learn that they can continue his legacy in the world today. Seen through a child's perspective, and authored jointly by his great-grandchildren and daughter, this amazing story is told as never before to celebrate what would have been Nelson's Mandela 100th birthday.

Gianna Has Pink Eye by Dr. Tanya Thompson-Badamosi

Oh no! Gianna woke up with pink eye! When her mom takes her to the doctor, she learns how to make it better and what she has to do to keep the people around her from catching it. Pink eye is common, but it doesn't have to spread if you listen to your doctor and protect your friends!

On the First Day of First Grade by Trish Rabe

On the first day of first grade, there will be lots of fun! This is the perfect book to share with a kindergartner getting ready for the step up to "big kid" school!

From choosing books to read to building things with clay to performing in a play, there are many exciting firsts to look forward to. Saying good-bye to mom and dad can be hard, but when the school bus pulls up, it's time for some first-grade fun!

This engaging, vibrant adaptation of "The Twelve Days of Christmas" helps show parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a first-grade classroom.

This board book edition is the perfect size for little hands.

The 5'OClock Band by Troy Andrews & Bill Taylor

In this companion to the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winningTrombone Shorty, join a scrappy young musician named Shorty on a tour of his beloved New Orleans. After letting his band down by missing rehearsal, Shorty has some serious questions about what it means to be a leader. He hits the streets of New Orleans to find some answers and soak up inspiration. Along the way he'll meet street musicians, a favorite restaurant owner, and the famous Mardi Gras Indians. Each has some NOLA-bred wisdom to share with Shorty about being an artist, a leader, and a friend.

Sophia and Noodle, her One True Desire, are together at last. But Noodle comes with two gigantic problems, and those problems are tearing Sophia's family apart! Can a little creative experimenting save Noodle? Or will Sophia have to bid him adieu?

You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home?

As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe.
In this companion story to I'm New Here, three elementary schoolers-who aren't new-begin to understand and embrace three immigrant students.
Are you new here? Do you know someone new? In I'm New Here and Someone New, young readers explore the immigrant experience through both "windows" and "mirrors." In I'm New Here, readers meet three recent immigrants trying to adjust to a new country and school. In Someone New, the same story is told from the perspective of the students who welcome the newcomers. An honest and heartwarming look at diversity, inclusion, and friendship.

A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home.
Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She's going to build her own "tiny house," 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother's house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family. Lou enjoys her woodshop class and creating projects, and she plans to build the house on land she inherited from her dad, who died before she was born. But then she finds out that the land may not be hers for much longer.

July 2018

A Paintbrush for Paco by Tracey Kyle

Paco loves daydreaming and drawing, but he struggles to concentrate during class. When his profesor takes him to the Art room, Paco is amazed by the colorful paints: pink, rosado; purple, morado; fiery orange, anaranjado; and more! Could art be just what Paco needs?

Venus and Serena Williams are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Some say they're two of the greatest athletes of all time. Before they were world famous, they were little girls with big dreams.

Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run faster and hit harder. They were unstoppable. At age fourteen, Venus played her first professional match. Three years later, it was Serena's turn. It wasn't easy. Some tennis fans cheered for these two fresh faces, while those who were unhappy to see two black girls competing in a nearly all-white sport booed and taunted them. But they didn't let it stop them.

Sterling the dog has always wanted a home. But no home has ever wanted him. So when Sterling sees a sign on the side of the Butlery Cutlery Company advertising free "shipping to homes around the world," he is determined to become the most terrific fork ever! For what home doesn't need flatware?

August 2018

Who Was Selena? by Max Bisantz

Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community-so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s.

You Should Meet: Lin-Manuel Miranda by Laurie Calkhoven

Meet Lin-Manuel Miranda! Lin-Manuel is a writer, singer, actor, songwriter, and rapper who created the hit Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton: An American Musical. He was also the cocomposer of Disney's Moana and is the star of the upcoming film, Mary Poppins Returns, with Emily Blunt. His creativity appeals to children and adults alike and he has already won a Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and a Pulitzer Prize for his work.

Meet Yasmin! Yasmin Ahmad is a spirited second-grader who s always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems. Taking inspiration from her surroundings and her big imagination, she boldly faces any situation assuming her imagination doesn t get too big, of course! A creative thinker and curious explorer, Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani American family will delight and inspire readers.

The First Laugh Ceremony is a celebration held to welcome a new member of the community. As everyone-from Baby's nima (mom) to nadi (big sister) to cheii (grandfather)-tries to elicit the joyous sound from Baby, readers are introduced to details about Navajo life and the Navajo names for family members. Back matter includes information about other cultural ceremonies that welcome new babies and children, including man yue celebration (China), sanskaras (Hindu) and aquiqa (Muslim).

September 2018

This beautiful book will spark readers' curiosity and imagination with its celebration of global diversity.

Some families look different than others. A father who doesn't live full-time with his son tells him all the ways he misses and loves him. Perfect for families who are separated, whatever the circumstances, this message of love underscores the bond between parent and child in ways that little ones will understand.

A poetic, beautifully illustrated picture book inspired by Ode to the Onion by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-1973). Pablo has a lunch date with his friend Matilde, who shows the moody poet her garden. Where Pablo sees conflict and sadness, Matilde sees love and hope. The story is less a biography of Neruda and his muse, Matilde Urrutia (1912-1985), and more a simple ode to a vegetable that is humble and luminous, dark and light, gloomy and glad, full of grief and full of joy-just like life.

Fourth-grader Sarai Gonzalez can do anything. She can bake, dance, and run her own cupcake business. But when Sarai's grandparents are forced to move, even Sarai's not sure what to do. So she hatches a super-awesome plan with her younger sisters and cousin to buy back the house. But houses are more expensive than she ever thought, her sisters won't listen, and she's running out of time. Will Sarai find a way to save the day? Inspired by true events from viral video star and social activist Sarai Gonzalez. Ages 7-10.

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery but possessed a mind and a vision that knew no bounds. So Tall Within traces her life from her painful childhood through her remarkable emancipation to her incredible leadership in the movement for rights for both women and African Americans. This combination of talent is just right for introducing this legendary figure to a new generation of children. Ages 4-8.

It's Sparkle the unicorn's first Christmas!

October 2018

Francie Latour Aunt Luce's Talking Paintings by

Every winter, a young girl flies to Haiti to visit her Auntie Luce, a painter. The moment she steps off the plane, she feels a wall of heat, and familiar sights soon follow ― the boys selling water ice by the pink cathedral, the tap tap buses in the busy streets, the fog and steep winding road to her aunt's home in the mountains.

Dream Big, Little Leader by Vashti Harrison

Featuring 18 trailblazing black women in American history, Dream Big, Little Leader is the irresistible board book adaptation of Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History. Among these women, you'll find heroes, role models, and everyday women who did extraordinary things - bold women whose actions and beliefs contributed to making the world better for generations of girls and women to come. Whether they were putting pen to paper, soaring through the air or speaking up for the rights of others, the women profiled in these pages were all taking a stand against a world that didn't always accept them.

Even Olympians have to start somewhere. And in this charming illustrated book, Laurie Hernandez tells the story of Zoe, a little girl who dreams of flying-and becoming a gymnast. When Zoe sees a gymnast on TV, she realizes that gymnastics is just like flying. But when she first goes to class and falls off the balance beam, she discovers that following her dreams is harder and scarier than she thought.

From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all the great (and challenging) parts of being human, I Am Human shows that it's okay to make mistakes while also emphasizing the power of good choices by offering a kind word or smile or by saying "I'm sorry." At its heart, this picture book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages children to see themselves as part of one big imperfect family-millions strong.

Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. Andone by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life.

Each spread highlights an important trait, and is enhanced by a quote from Michelle herself. Kids will grow up hearing the words of this influential woman and will learn what YOU value in a person!

Go Show the World: A Celebration of Indigenous Heroes by Wab Kinew

Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price, Go Show the World showcases a diverse group of Indigenous people in the US and Canada, both the more well known and the not- so-widely recognized.

Have you ever imagined what you might be when you grow up? When he was very young, Juan Felipe Herrera picked chamomile flowers in windy fields and let tadpoles swim across his hands in a creek. He slept outside and learned to say good-bye to his amiguitoseach time his family moved to a new town. He went to school and taught himself to read and write English and filled paper pads with rivers of ink as he walked down the street after school. And when he grew up, he became the United States Poet Laureate and read his poems aloud on the steps of the Library of Congress. If he could do all of that . . . what could you do?

Eleven-year-old Isabella's parents are divorced, so she has to switch lives every week: One week she's Isabella with her dad, his girlfriend Anastasia, and her son Darren living in a fancy house where they are one of the only black families in the neighborhood. The next week she's Izzy with her mom and her boyfriend John-Mark in a small, not-so-fancy house that she loves.

November 2018

Juno embarks on an epic journey through time and space, stepping into the shoes of female icons from Frida Kahlo and Cleopatra to Lady Gaga and Serena Williams. Each pair of shoes Juno tries brings a brand new adventure―and a step towards understanding that her very own shoes might be the best shoes of all.

Ping! Ping! Cha-cha-cha! In this lively introduction to different kinds of music, a little girl tries out lots of instruments so she can play with her whole family! She rings a triangle with her dad's string quartet, jingles a cowbell with her brother's rock band, and hits a woodblock with her aunt's jazz group! Festive and animated cut paper art helps the sounds of music to leap off the page in this award-winning primer on musical genres.

Kendra J. Barrett Yes, I Can!: A Girl and Her Wheelchair by

Like many kids her age, Carolyn loves animals, castles, and building with blocks. She helps out her mom and dad, and even her baby brother. But when Carolyn was born, her body did not work like most people's. She cannot use her legs to walk and so she uses a wheelchair. But she can do almost everything at school, even when she needs to do things a bit differently! Carolyn shows her classmates and readers how to learn about and be a friend to children with disabilities.

Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison

Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates. Readers will meet trailblazing women like Mary Blair, an American modernist painter who had a major influence on how color was used in early animated films, actor/inventor Hedy Lamar, environmental activist Wangari Maathai, architect Zaha Hadid, filmmaker Maya Deren, and physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Some names are known, some are not, but all of the women had a lasting effect on the fields they worked in.

Pies from Nowhere: How Georgia Gilmore Sustained the Montgomery Bus Boycott by Dee Romito

This stunning picture book looks into the life of Georgia Gilmore, a hidden figure of history who played a critical role in the Civil Rights movement and used her passion for baking to help the Montgomery Bus Boycott achieve its goal.

Georgia Gilmore was a cook at the National Lunch Company in Montgomery, Alabama. When the bus boycotts broke out in Montgomery after Rosa Parks was arrested, Georgia knew just what to do. She organized a group of women who cooked and baked to fund-raise for gas and cars to help sustain the boycott. Called the Club from Nowhere, Georgia was the only person who knew who baked and bought the food, and she said the money came from "nowhere" to anyone who asked. When Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for his role in the boycott, Georgia testified on his behalf, and her home became a meeting place for civil rights leaders. This picture book highlights a hidden figure of the civil rights movement who fueled the bus boycotts and demonstrated that one person can make a real change in her community and beyond. Ages 6-9.

December 2018
For all the littlest progressives, waking up to seize a new day of justice and activism.
Woke babies are up early. Woke babies raise their fists in the air. Woke babies cry out for justice. Woke babies grow up to change the world.

This lyrical and empowering book is both a celebration of what it means to be a baby and what it means to be woke. With bright playful art, Woke Baby is an anthem of hope in a world where the only limit to a skyscrapper is more blue.

Struttin' with Some Barbecue: Lil Harden Armstrong Becomes the First Lady of Jazz by Patricia Hruby Powell

This is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early days of jazz. Ahead of her time, Lil made a career for herself-and for Louis Armstrong, her modest, unassuming husband. Louis might never have become the groundbreaking jazz player he was, if it hadn't been for Lil. Scat-inspired verse celebrates how Lil overcame race and gender barriers to become the first lady of the Chicago jazz scene.

Bold & Blessed by Trinitee Stokes

In her first ever book, Bold and Blessed: How to Stay True to Yourself and Stand Out from the Crowd, Trinitee encourages other kids with big dreams. This book features Trinitee's answers to real fans about friends, faith, and fame, and also includes a special photo insert with pictures from Trinitee's childhood to now. Perfect for readers 8 and up, Bold and Blessed will empower girls and boys to chase what matters most and have fun along the way!

Mina vs. The Monsoon by Rukhsanna Guidroz

Mina loves to play soccer all year round. Nothing comes close to it. But when the monsoon arrives, Mina is stuck indoors and she can't help feeling restless and bored. Her ammi doesn't understand. The doodhwalla doesn't understand. That's when Mina decides she'll find ways of chasing away the clouds herself. In doing so, she makes an unexpected discovery. Soccer will never be the same again for Mina!

My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr. by Bonnie Bader

Looking Ahead to 2019...

Bonus book published December 2017!
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison

You can read my review here AND check me out on Vashti's Review Page here!

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Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children.
A few things to remember:

Don't shush or shut them down if they mention race.

Don't wait for kids to bring it up.

Be proactive, helping them build a positive awareness of diversity.

When a child experiences prejudice, grown-ups need to both address the feelings and fight the prejudices.

You don't have to avoid topics like slavery or the Holocaust. Instead, give the facts and focus on resistance and allies.

In addition to Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president for Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, we spoke to Beverly Daniel Tatum: We recommend her TEDx talk as well as her book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race.
Additional Resources:

Babies begin to notice race at 6 months old - in fact, according to this pair of studies by Professor Kang Lee at the University of Toronto, they actually show signs of racial bias by this age.

One in 10 children is multiracial - according to Pew Research Center. This includes children with parents of two different races, plus those with at least one multiracial parent.

Watch the whole "I Love My Hair!" video from Sesame Street.

Thanks to Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton. Derrick Gay, and Jinnie Spiegler of the Anti-Defamation League, which has a wide range of resources for anti-bias education.

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In this post: Gorgeous, captivating, and endearing children's picture books written and illustrated by Black women & nonbinary* authors & illustrators. This post is no longer updated - to find the latest #OwnVoices books written by Black women & femmes, check out our frequently updated list on Bookshop. -AR July 2021
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Disclosure: I'm not Black. As a non-Black woman of color, raised in the US, I'm bound to miss some things. I've done my best to boost the voices of Black women, but feel free to comment below if/when I screw up. This is bound to be an imperfect (and incomplete) list. I'm human.

Also: In an earlier version of this post, I accidentally appropriated the term 'femme.' Whoops - sorry! Learn why that's not okay in the end of this post.

When White folks appropriate the identities of Black characters

Racism is so embedded in kidlit that we don't see when authors perpetuate stereotypes and reinforce white supremacist narratives.

When women of color & Indigenous women tell us how we're erasing them from the dominant narrative - listen to them. Even when it's hard. Even when they force us to confront the horrors of slavery, the prison industrial complex, and the ways we are complicit in their oppression.

No matter how uncomfortable it gets, no matter how much you want to shout "NOT ME! I'M NOT THE PROBLEM!" - Hush. Believe Black women. After a lifetime of living in this skin, they are the experts on their experience.

What we can't see through the white gaze

People of color are neither monolithic nor infallible - we grow up in the same racist society White folks do. Authors who write from lived experience can create problematic books - but these stories are more likely to humanize protagonists of color with dimension, agency, and cultural insight than authors without lived experience.

When a white author appropriates the identity of women of color, it's easy to feed into subtle racism and stereotypes without realizing it.

To illustrate this - Let's compare how athlete Althea Gibson is portrayed by a white author, with her treatment by a Black author.

Sue Stauffacher (a white author) feeds into the narrative of Gibson as a loud, angry Black girl in Nothing But Trouble. If you don't know why this is a problem - I suggest you google ' how the Angry Black Woman stereotype silences women. '

Compare Stauffacher's portrayal to Vashti Harrison's biography of Gibson in Little Leaders, (Harrison is a Black woman).

Harrison focuses on Gibson's accomplishments. Gibson's troublesome behavior isn't erased - but it's placed in context of her behavior as a child. Gibson isn't a one-dimensional, running stereotype, she's a woman who grows up and matures over a lifetime.

Through the white gaze, Gibson's nature is violent and out of control - it's something to be overcome, or rather, to be tamped and adjusted (by a man, of course.) The entire book reads like a letter of gratitude to this dude - it's centered on Gibson's mentor, rather than Gibson herself. Stauffacher erases the discipline and drive that Gibson must have had to become the first Black athlete to desegregate international tennis and get inducted to the Tennis and International Women's Sports Hall of Fame. You don't get that far when you're just a wild puppet on a string.

In Harrison's version, Gibson is self-driven to overcome her hurdles, she is self-motivated to mature and harness her strength and energy. We also see how she taps into the cultural wealth of her Black community. Growing up in a Black community is good for her, fighting against the trope of a troubled teen trying to escape a Black neighborhood.

Which book do you want your kids reading?

Or rather - what messages do you want your kids to take away from the books you read together? Are Black women complex, independent, autonomous individuals with power, strength, and vulnerability - or are they wild tools of aggression who need to be directed and saved by superior (re: white/male) forces?

Support Black Women & Nonbinary* Makers

White authors appropriate and profit off the identities of people of color. It's not enough to read books about Black women - we need to support Black women and nonbinary artists and authors. Be cautious and do your research when searching #Ownvoices authors - I've come across so many reading lists who include books featuring Black characters by white authors and claim they are written by Black authors. Be cautious and do your research when searching #Ownvoices authors. Below, find our favorite books that I've been able to confirm are written or illustrated by Black women.

I've made this super simple for you - start with just one book each month.

Don't wait until Black history month or Women's history month to read books by women of color. Pick up a couple of these once a month from the library.
Does your son's bookshelf pass the Uhura Test?
Originally from Nigeria, now living in the UK, Atinuke interweaves discussions of privilege, restorative justice, cultural wealth, wealth inequality, and normalizing multiracial families into endearing characters and adorable stories that leave me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. She's got a collection of both board & picture books for toddlers and preschoolers as well as chapter book series for elementary-aged children. They are all amazing.

Badiel wrote this book in tandem with Verde & Reynolds, based on her childhood growing up in Burkina Faso.

Badiel, an activist and model, has used her pretty privilege (yes this is a thing) to advocate for access to potable water for villages in Burkina Faso - an issue that is deeply intertwined with climate change, environmental racism, colonialism, sexism, education rights, and wealth inequality. This book is a fantastic starter to scaffold later discussions.

Boston Weatherford's books are written for kids slightly above the BFL target age range (0-7), but her books on African American activists are wonderful. I will admit it's a struggle to get the Earthquakes to read them more than once a year, but they will enjoy them more when they're older. Her work is great for school book reports and library reference shelves, rather than bedtime stories.

Born & raised in Spain to a Chilean father & Afro-Brazilian mother, Bustos is the multiracial Latinx Black illustrator we've been begging for to represent smart girls of color in the comic book industry.

Coincidence that the chaotic, goofy illustrations of a complicated, smart-but-also-immature braniac is my 6-year-old's absolute favorite super hero? Probably not.

GIVE US MORE WOMEN OF COLOR IN MAINSTREAM COMICS, PLEASE.

Black children in kidlit are often forced to embody a single dimension of all-powerful, all-knowing, and invulnerable perfection to overcome negative stereotypes. In Clifton's books, however, they are allowed to be - to misunderstand, to be misunderstood, to learn, and to be little.

It's well done, and a must-read for kids growing up in the US.

Jaden Toussaint is the smart, gentle model of healthy young masculinity we need. He's funny, hard-working, innovative, and like the characters in Clifton's books - still little and learning.

This series of chapter books spanning Jaden's year in kindergarten is filled with pop-culture references that go over my 6-year-old's head. But the jokes also make this series re-readable, since it will give my kids more to glom as they get older.

There's also something very important in Jaden that I want to model for my kids - that it's cool to care about things. Jaden is enthusiastically nerdy, his feelings get hurt, he gets scared and frustrated. But he's cool and confident and not afraid to speak up and try and fail at things. I wish every little boy had the space to be his whole self the way Jaden does.

Elliott continues to work, and work hard at giving us complex, intersectional representation for kids of color with agency. It shows in her work - from picture books for preschoolers to chapter books and YA, Elliott has been pouring her heart and soul into creating mirrors for kids who are traditionally under-represented and erased from the dominant narrative.

What I love most about Elliott is her humility - she doesn't suggest that she knows all, or is doing things perfectly. She's worked tirelessly to reach out to people with the identities she's representing to make sure they are heard, to counter stereotypes and misunderstandings, and to keep growing and learning.

We need more stories like this!

Franklin's debut 2019 book - Not Quite Snow White, tackles racism head-on with scenes kids can engage and grapple with. This refreshing honesty is rare for picture books! Ashley is an African-American Muslim writer, mother, and professor.

Freeman has illustrated so many books I haven't even made a dent in her library. Her illustrations are dynamic and diverse - depicting a wide range of skin tones (including some multiracial characters) and lately, body sizes.
*Update: See the comments - some of Freeman's authored work looks problematic in stigmatizing type 4 hair.

This appears to be a first book by Thompkins-Bigelow and there are a bunch of new releases coming out this year by Glenn. I AM EXCITED ABOUT THESE.

There are a few stories destigmatizing & empowering stories for and about Muslim women who wear khimars (there are lots of different names and types of veils/hijabs worn by Muslim women depending on what language you're using), and this one was by far our favorite.

Countering the Islamaphobic nonsense that a khimar is a tool of oppression against women, Mommy's Khimar celebrates them as a symbol of joy, faith, warmth, and comfort. Wearing a khimar is choice, an honor, and a celebration.

I'll admit I'm still working on getting the Earthquakes to stop pointing and shouting "MOMMY, LOOK!" when they see a person wearing a khimar in public (yikes). BUT, when they do, they are eager to say hello, and tell these new friends how beautiful their khimar is.

A Shelter In Our Car was (for better or for worse) the Earthquake's first introduction to homelessness, the fact that police officers are not concerned with the well being of all children, some of the obstacles that many immigrants face, and a reality for many families who hit hard times.

It hit them like a punch in the gut - and that's a good thing. We shouldn't be okay with the fact that many children are homeless and struggling. It's not our job as parents to keep them from the pain of knowing this - it's our job to help them channel those big feelings into world-changing action.

I'm a sucker for childish characters who are given space to learn, grow, and do better. Harrington's stories are universal for all children, featuring characters of color in stories that aren't about race.

Harrison suddenly hit the kidlit sphere and now we've got spinoffs to Little Leaders, both in board book form, and to cover international women in history. Her illustrations are adorable, and the anthologies are accessible and well-written.

I'm just now recognizing a pattern of awesomeness in Holmes's work, between Voice of Freedom (pictured above, written by Carole Boston Weatherford), The Stuff of Stars & What Do You Do With A Voice Like That, in particular, struck a chord with my particularly loud kid who has trouble regulating the volume of his voice.

Jackson's work is sometimes credited as 'Brittany Jackson,' sometimes 'Bea Jackson,' and sometimes she's not credited at all. So if you want to keep up with her luminous work, it's best to check her website.

We don't often see history's heroes doing the tedious, unglamorous part of activism. We don't see them facing doubt, worry, and fear. We also don't see many books highlighting the power of teachers. But now we do. Yay!
"I've seen stories about us revised, rewritten, turned on its head, and sold back to us by people who I know have no intention in mind but 'selling a Black product to its intended buyers.'" Read more...

Okay so technically I haven't gotten my hands on this book yet since it hasn't come out, so I can't really tell you beyond all doubt that it is totally awesome. BUT. I looked closely at the book trailer and noticed it features a multiracial family without a white parent. If you're familiar with this website, you know this SO RARE.
"Racism was programmed into you without your consent. Be mad about that. You never agreed to carry it forward" Become a Patron! #OwnVoices was coined by author *I originally used 'femme' instead of 'women' in this post to include folks beyond a gender binary but a reader alerted me to the fact that I was misusing that word - 'femme' is a term for feminine people within the LGBTQiA2s+ community only. So I'll use 'women' until I can find a better umbrella term for women and feminine people who don't identify as women. Updated February 3, 2020: (added new makers, fixed broken images).
Corinne Duyvis
And then I started looking closer. It features trans boy preparing for the arrival of his new sibling. And and and and...it's illustrated by a Native Hawaiian/Black multiracial person who identifies as LGBQT+. I don't want to get my hopes up too high but OH GOSH MY HOPES, SO HIGH.

2020 Update: I read it, it's AMAZING. Everything I had hoped for, and more.

Oh. My. Goodness. This book - it's so good.

Latour's story touches on that uncomfortable liminal space that third-culture kids (TCK) inhabit, where we don't feel like we belong in any specific community. She introduces kids to the history of the Haitian Revolution against slavers and colonist oppressors. She touches on that hunger we all have to understand our family narratives, our cultural background, and how we find a place to belong in the world. GO READ THIS NOW.

I could write a book about the great things in this book. So coming soon, I've connected with Francie to feature her in a maker spotlight, so follow BFL on Patreon if you want a heads up when that comes out.

This book is lovely, and I'm excited for my kids to grow up a little so we can read it together.

From the story: "Me and my dad talk about important things. Things like truth and what it means to be free. Dad says books can help you. Not every book is true, he says, but the more you read, the easier it is to figure out for yourself what is true."

Nelson carries on her family's legacy as bibliophiles taking action for civil rights, particularly in this book about her great-uncle, activist Lewis H. Michaux. This book, in particular, highlights the whole reason why this Raising Luminaries and Books for Littles exists.

Miller did a spectacular job creating a book that validates microaggressions against kids with fantastic hair that also help kids without curly kinky hair understand why it's not okay to poke and prod.

I grew up with that straight black Asian hair that white people insisted on petting and tug, and this book was sat-is-fying to read. This book is adorable, hilarious, and accessible even for my boys, who learned why it's not okay to treat other people like animals in a petting zoo.

The Proudest Blue is one of the most spectacular books of 2019.

I could go on about this loving tribute to the author's sisters - but you're better off just reading it.

So lovely and powerful.

Nolen's storytelling is a bit long-winded and difficult for a read-aloud, but her heros are intelligent, vulnerable, complicated, and everything I want in a childhood hero. The plots to her stories are irreverent, modern folktales that I want to hold on to and read to my grandchildren.

Normally, when an actor tries their hand at writing a children's book, it's a condescending, miserable failure. So I was really nervous about this book.

But oh my gosh. OH MY GOSH. This book - it's full. It's got depth, it's gorgeous, it's just magic, affirming, validating, everything. SO AMAZING.

Peterson is a mixed-media collage artist who works with radical feminist authors to bring contemporary art into kidlit, creating sophisticated books with layers of meaning that are intended for adults just as much as for children. Her work is not for the fragile. I adore them.

Disclosure: The publisher sent me a free review copy of The Nightlife of Jacuzzi Gaskett, and we've got a maker spotlight on the author, Brontez Purnell, over here.

I'll admit these aren't exciting or sit-down-and-cuddle stories, my kids don't pick these up and ask me to read them over and over again. Pinkney's books lean toward didactic and do best in a school or library. But she's a prolific powerhouse who has led the way for many women authors of color, and it would just feel weird not to include her in this list.

Sadler passed away in 2013. This is an enormous loss for our children - she was just getting started illustrating children's books and Seeds of Change remains one of the most gorgeously illustrated biographies I've ever read.

The author of Seeds Of Change, Jen Cullerton Johnson, established the Sonia Lynn Salder Award for children's illustrators, and I'm looking forward to seeing how illustrators inspired by her work will continue her legacy.

Sometimes credited as Renee (without the accent mark), Watson's books can be hard to search for. They are worth it though. Her picture books have depth and layers, and her young-adult chapter books, good gosh. I can't keep up with her pace, we have so much more of her work to look forward to. Watch her rise. Seriously - there will be future generations of authors who will cite the legendary influence of her work.

I'm assuming you don't live under a rock, and have heard of Jacqueline Woodson by now - she's been at this for a while, and her craft and ability to connect with kids gets better with every book.

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[Image description: Illustration from All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold & Suzanne Kaufman. Children of various races and faiths pointing to locations on a world map.] If you're nervous about talking about race with your kids, these books about racial diversity will give you an easy place to start destigmatizing difference & celebrating racial diversity. Bold and *marked books are written or illustrated by #OwnVoices makers of color. Raising Luminaries is free and accessible for readers who can't afford a paywall. Donate or shop using an affiliate link via| Paypal | Venmo | Ko-fi | Buy a t-shirt | Buy a book Anti-Racism For Beginners: Part 1 Acknowledging & Celebrating Racial Diversity Posts may contain affiliate links, which allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Check out the full affiliate disclosure along with my statement of accountability. If you're into supporting libraries (please do!) more than consumerism, you can also support my work directly:

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" How do I teach my kids to be anti-racist when I'm still learning myself?"
- Anonymous, Books For Littles Facebook Group (archived)

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It's normal to get flustered when when our children talk about race. But if we let nervousness keep us silent and still, our fear becomes a weapon.

Growing up, I was told that discrimination would magically disappear if we stop acknowledging racial difference. All people are the same. Skin color doesn't matter. Only bad people are racist. If we are all nice and well-behaved, racism will go away.

This is the fallacy of colorblind ideology. It's a tool to keep us complicit in white supremacy. Don't be a tool.

We must talk about race with young kids. Racism thrives in silence.

When we refuse to talk about race at an early age, children absorb our silence as shame. We're taught that if we have nothing nice to say - say nothing at all. Well - white folks are aggressively silent when it comes to race! Does that mean that being Brown or Black is something to be ashamed of?

Kids pick up when we refuse to acknowledge racial difference - and how we treat people of color. Why are we surprised then, to see nice, well-behaved children reflect unconscious bias against people of color, then grow into adults who blame people of color for violence and harm against them?
(It's your job to be that adult.)
Your child needs at least one adult to speak truth to BS about racial assumptions.

My White mother who openly talked about race from birth - and how society would perceive and treat me because of my multiracial heritage. She raised me to understand that discrimination against me was not my fault. Violence would happen to me because of my race, my gender, my class but it wasn't caused by me - it was caused by white supremacy.

The Mominator refused to let me internalize the idea that I deserved racism. To do that, she first needed to acknowledge my race and the fact that I would have obstacles in life that white kids didn't.

We can help our children understand racism - and empower them to work toward racial equality.

Raise kids of color to feel proud of their culture and their right to self-advocate.

Raise white kids to recognize their duty to stand up against injustice.

But first, you've gotta acknowledge that racial differences - even though they are an imaginary, human-imagined construct, exist as a real thing in our society, with real-life impact on real-life people.

Start by telling our kids that yes - we do see skin color and racial identities.

For folks who were never given space to talk about racism and discrimination as kids (or even racial diversity), it's scary to start. We don't want to say the wrong thing and mess it up.

No worries, we are going to start very gently with non-controversial, easygoing books that just show kids that racial diversity exists. In future collections, we'll get into more emotionally loaded topics - like racial discrimination, racial privilege, colorism, and the subtle tools that uphold white supremacy, such as white fragility and respectability politics.

And this diversity is glorious.

Acknowledge & Celebrating Racial Diversity

From two anonymous BFL members:

"My daughter came home saying she didn't like her brown skin and wanted white skin and 'bright' hair instead. I'm looking for books that reinforce pride in who she is."

"My white daughter said to me the other day, 'I don't like dark skin. ' I ran to the internet to research books like these."

Yikes.

Use these comments as learning opportunities. Read these books to discuss biases they've absorbed during a quiet time home together (story time!) Encourage kids to speak bias aloud so they can hear how ridiculous it sounds, think about where it comes from, and realize how it develops.

When children point out that they like particular skin tones, body shapes, or hair textures more than others - don't shout at them or insist they are wrong. Kids this age can't untangle feelings from fact. Shaming them for a gut reaction is just going to get them to clam up.

Instead, help them untangle bias from fact on their own. Ask why they feel this way. Use in an open, non-judgemental tone. Keep asking questions to unpack these assumptions. We're not here to tell them what to think, we're here to model critical thinking about racial bias moving forward.

Discuss how all bodies are good bodies - how we differ, and what we have in common.

All Are Welcome, *Lovely, We're Different, We're The Same

Acknowledge & Celebrate Cultural Diversity

When we over-simplify racism, we tell kids that racism is simply bias against people based on skin color - it's not.
How do we counter the entrenched dominant narrative's focus on whiteness?
(That's colorism, another problem we can tackle later.)

Racism expands beyond skin color - it's assumptions and discrimination against individuals and groups of people, based on racial identity. This includes not just skin color, but also cultural norms and behavior, language, and other markers of racial and ethnic identity.
*On The Day You Begin, *Where Are You From?, *Alma And How She Got Her Name
White supremacy is assuming that racism would be over if people of color just assimilated and acted more like white people, that assimilation is even a goal for people of color, and that non-white culture is deviant or inferior to whiteness.

Read stories that show how people of color are not monolithic - we're complex individuals who can't be reduced to the caricatures of mainstream media. Our ethnic heritage is something valuable worth exploring, and our ancestors traditions, achievements, and challenges have an impact on who we are today.

But our race and ethnicity is not the only thing that defines us. Show kids how we all have a right to pride in our heritage - just not at the expense of punching down another culture.

Not pictured: *Islandborn is another lovely book, which I recommend with reservations. In 2018, several survivors came forth about Junot Díaz's problematic behavior toward women. One of these reports has been shown to have been overblown - but I'm not comfortable with the way we're dismissing all survivors of his actions because of this. The book itself is great - so I'll let you decide how to move forward with all that on your own.
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Explain How Diversity Makes Us Stronger

Having a broad range of experiences to draw from, mindsets to brainstorm, and abilities to solve the problems facing humanity is a very good thing. Human diversity is good for all of humanity and evolution and stuff. I am pretty sure this is SCIENCE.

The idea that winnowing humanity into one make-believe-super-race, or segregating us all into silos based on our racial identity sounds ABSURD. Right? RIGHT?!

Obviously some families are not absorbing the fact that genetic diversity is good for society and the fate of humanity, so we have to make this clear. That whole 'melting pot' assimilation thing our teachers celebrated 20 years ago turned out to be a bad idea.

What we need is more of a chunky stew, with folks proudly retaining and celebrating our individual racial and cultural identities while cognizant of the challenges and discrimination many groups face. These books help kids see how diversity makes us stronger.

Stay Curious, Stand Brave & Talk About Race

Don't stop here. Now that your kids understand that human skin, hair, and all of that stuff comes in a broad change of colors, shapes, and textures - help them see how all people deserve basic human rights, respect, and kindness.

Click here for part 2 of raising Anti-Racist Kids - Children's Books That Teach Kids About Social Power & Paternalism

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In honor of Raising Race Conscious Children's 100 th post, this list lifts a quote from each and every blog post to date, modeling language that has actually been used in a conversation with a child regarding race (and other identity-markers such as gender and class). Through the blog and workshops/webinars, Raising Race Conscious Children support adults who are trying to talk about race with young children, with the goals of dismantling the color-blind framework and preparing young people to work toward racial justice.

Just click on a quote to read the original blog post from which the quote was lifted. Thank you to the 38 (and counting!) guest bloggers (and interviewee) whose words are included in this list, including Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dr. Brigitte Vittrup, performance artist Staceyann Chin, and members of Showing Up for Racial Justice.

"TOP TEN" race conscious things you can say to your child to advance racial justice

1) Explicit, proactive language around race:
"We are called White, but it's confusing ...Look. This piece of paper really is the shade of white. Does this look like the color of our skin? But people with a lighter skin color, like ours, are called White even though we don't look like the real shade of white. And it's the same with Beba (her Black doll). Look," (showing a black long-sleeved shirt) "this is the real shade of black. Is this the color of Beba's skin? ...Beba has more of a brown skin color...but (some) people with Beba's skin color are called Black."
"The N-word is a terrible, horrible name used against Black people. It is a powerful insult meant to treat Black people as less than human." Click here for additional quotes about racism. Click here for additional quotes about explicit, proactive language around race. "We don't know what relationship people have with one another without asking...because you can't know which person belongs to another just by looking at them." Click here for additional quotes about multi-racial families.
2) Explaining racism
"It's interesting that all the people in this book have pale skin that we call White. This doesn't look like where we live, in Brooklyn, where there are people with all different shades of skin." Click here for additional quotes about children's books.
3) Multi-racial families
"...even though people who are Black aren't enslaved anymore, the history of slavery means that, today, people who are Black still are discriminated against. That means that they aren't treated fairly. But people who are White, like us, don't experience this discrimination. And that's really unfair. So now there is a movement called "Black Lives Matter" where people are standing up and saying, 'We want justice! Black people need to be treated fairly." Click here for additional quotes about Black Lives Matter and White privilege.
4) Children's books:
"Eric Garner was a father and grandfather who was hurt and killed by the police. He was one of too many Black men that the police have hurt and killed. His last words were 'I can't breathe.' ...By saying 'I can't breathe,' we are saying that it was wrong that Eric Garner was hurt and we are standing up for justice for him and his family. We are telling the police it is not OK to hurt people, and we will keep working together until everyone, especially people of color, are treated fairly, with respect and dignity." Click here for additional quotes about police violence.
5) Black Lives Matter and White privilege
In response to a parent's exploration of race with her children, they wrote this letter to Legos: "Dear Lego Friends, I really like your legos. There are just two problems for me. The girls don't have pants and we need more brown-skinned girls and boys." Click here for additional quotes about inspiring activism.
6) Police violence
"You know what? That boy wasn't just being mean," I said. "There's a word for what he was being. He was being 'sexist.'" Click here for additional quotes about gender identity and sexism.
7) Inspiring activism

8) Gender identity and sexism:
Click here for additional quotes about various holidays.
9) Holidays
Homelessness: Need a conversation starter? Click here for additional quotes about additional issue specific topics. Click here for more information on participating in a Raising Race Conscious Children interactive workshop/webinar or small group workshop series. "The world we live in is unfair. Some people have a lot more than they need-and because of that, other people don't have enough of what they need. This man is asking for money because he doesn't have enough of what he needs: food, a home, etc."
Thanksgiving/Thanks-taking: "A long time ago, a group of White people called the Pilgrims came from Europe to what we now call the United States. They came here because they didn't have freedoms where they lived and it wasn't fair...But, there were other people already living here called Native Americans or American Indians. Over time, more and more White people came here and ended up hurting the Native Americans. So in the end, the Pilgrims got their freedoms, but the American Indians lost those same freedoms. Today, there are still a lot of people who don't have access to the same freedoms and privileges that the Pilgrims came to the United States to find."

10) Issue specific topics

11) "Look, these children all have different shades of skin. Some have lighter skin we call White, like us. Some have darker skin and might be Black or Indian..."

12) "This boy has peachy colored skin...that people call "White.' We are White, too, but your skin is more like the color of a brown egg shell."
16) "Mia is the only girl who looks like her...you are totally right! With straight, dark hair, and eyes shaped like hers and skin like hers. Mia is Chinese. She is the only Chinese girl in your class, and you noticed that."
13) "This baby has light skin like us that we call White," and "This baby is Asian...he might be Korean... or Chinese or Japanese," and "You know, it's nice that there is a baby with brown skin on the cover but I noticed that most of the babies in the book are actually White."

14) In response to a two-year-old asking "Will the baby be Black or White?" about a new sibling: "The baby's skin will probably look like yours and mine and Daddy's skin, the peachy color we call White."

15) "Both of these dolls have the same skin color that we also call White, and the same hair style...their hair color is different, though."

17) In response to a child saying, "I just noticed that all of the people who work in the cafeteria are Black..." a teacher responded, "You're right, that's a good observation."
22) 23) "You know sometimes we form hypotheses about people based on their race or their gender and I think that Ruby's mom might have been making an assumption about you both because you are a boy and because you are brown-what do you think?" "This is your friend Nestor. He has brown skin and really curly hair. This is his mom. She is from the Dominican Republic. She also has brown skin."
18) In response to a child looking at Doc McStuffins and Disney princess advertising: "Doc McStuffins has brown skin and these girls all have pale skin or White skin. But you're right about two things. These girls do look similar to one another. And there should be girls with brown skin on this box, too."
27) "I think that's a very rude and offensive thing to say, and I'm upset that you are speaking hatefully around my family." 29) "I don't like when people dress up like a group of people. That's not a costume I think is funny."
19) "Usually people call people who look like us 'White,' even though our skin isn't actually White. Usually people call other people with very dark skin 'Black,' even though their skin isn't actually Black."

20) "I'm trying to see which color crayon matches my skin color."

21) "Puerto Ricans come in all colors and shades."
34) "Some children have siblings, some live with a grandparent, some have step-parents, some have two dads..." 36) 37) ...in our family it is important to learn the language of the place where you were born. That's why I continue to learn Spanish, too. "Some mommies and children have a similar skin color, but other mommies and their children have different skin colors, did you know that?" "Do you think the man should take George home with him?" "No." "I agree, George looks very happy in Africa. Africa is his home and he has all the space he wants to play, and find food, and be free."
24) "Hmm, yes, I guess they do resemble Daddy, but you know what? Daddy doesn't like those statues, and neither do I, because we think they could be making fun of people who look like Daddy."
"Look, this baby has peachy skin that people call White, like us. This baby also has blonde hair like your friend Sienna." Or: "This baby has brown skin that people call Black. Our neighbor Sally is Black, too."
25) "In our school, we don't make fun of other people-and when we pretend to change the way our eyes look or laugh about other friends' eyes, we are making fun of friends who are Asian for being different."
"My father told me to save this gold for myself. But I already built myself a solid, brick house, and have enough food to put on my table, and what do I need with all the gold in the world if another wolf happens to come along and take my two friends away from me?"
26) "A racist is someone who is mean to another person based on the color of their skin. See your skin? People call that White skin. Other people have different color skin."
How do you think it makes Carlitos feel that his mom works full-time but still doesn't have enough money to pay for his grandmother's medicine? How does it make you feel?
28) "I don't like this video, it is making fun of people who are Asian."
In response to "They smiled at the good and frowned at the bad": "Let me tell you why I don't like this picture. This is showing a man stealing money, which is wrong...but I don't like that the book is calling him "bad" just because he is stealing. We live in a world where not everyone has everything they need. And that is also wrong."
30) "My husband is Black and I'm White, so our son is a color in between." It was such a simple explanation, yet something many children are unaware of because of the general silence around the topic of race and the invisibility of interracial families in the media.
In response to a White student saying, "The fence should be there because Black people are evil.": "The media often portrays Black people as 'bad.' But, in fact, people of all races sometimes do 'bad' things. And it is just as likely that a White person does a 'bad' thing."
31) In response to ""Why did (G-d) create things so that they always match? Like kids match their parents?" "I honestly don't know. It really doesn't make any sense does it? It would be far more interesting if people, animals, and things didn't match, right? ...we don't match, but we don't need to match to be a family and love each other."
"You see this block? Before it was a construction site, there were people who lived here and who had businesses here and they were basically forced to leave their homes and businesses. It's like in the book, Lakas and the Makibaka Hotel-and even though lots of people stood up and said, 'This isn't fair, we don't want to leave our homes," they were forced to leave anyway. So when I walk by this block, I think about the people who lived here before."
32) In response to a White child asking a White mom of a child of color "why didn't her real mother want her?" "a conversation...about her school friends who are adopted and of different races and what that's like for her and for her friends and how kind of cool it all really is."
"...I want to tell you why I don't like this book. Look at the cover. This woman's name is Snow White and, for me, the picture is sending the message that to be beautiful, like her, you have to have White, pale skin like hers. And I don't think that's true. People with brown skin and coffee skin and olive skin are all beautiful. So I don't like the message this picture is trying to give us."
33) "Look, these are families like ours. Our skin may not look exactly the same, but we are most definitely family."
"There are lots of people in the world whose lives and experiences are very different from ours and if we only read books about White characters, our understanding of the world leaves out a lot of what the world is like." "Have you ever noticed whether the books you read have a lot of characters of color (or not)?" In response to talking about and reading books that positively reflected this African-American child's identity: "Yes, I'm African American. I was born in New York and my mommy is Jamaican, where are you from?"
35) "I noticed that the grandma has peachy skin and her grandbaby has brown skin."

38) "You and your sister are Asian and White...This is very special, but other people are different and special too, and that is a good thing. Wouldn't it be boring if we were all the same?"

39) Curious George

40) More, More, More, Said the Baby

41) The Third Little Pig (Raising Race Conscious Children's version)
55) 56) "I'm glad I that you didn't want to play with that gun and liked how you asked your friend to put it away. You know, last year, a 12-year-old boy was playing with a toy gun that was bigger and even more real-looking and the police killed him." In response to "But why would a police officer (shoot and kill a boy) if the boy didn't even have a gun?" "Well, because Black and brown people have been treated unfairly for a long time in this country, and they still are. And if that boy looked like you (White), this probably wouldn't have happened." 59) 60) In responseto a parent's conversation with her five-year-old about police violence and Black Lives Matter: "The protesters spoke up so people will know this is not fair...it is OK to tell me about scary things because they got hurt, and when you are hurt you have to not keep it a secret because then nobody can help you...we have to not let anymore hurting go on-we have to do something about it." "There are a lot of people who are sad and mad because a police officer hurt a man who was Black..."
42) Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!

43) Madeline
65) "Curtis only has two cans of beans, but Fitz has so much food! It's too much for him. It doesn't seem fair. What can we do about this?"
44) The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson

45) Lakas and the Hotel Makibaka

46) Snow White:

47), 48), and 49) Reading diverse children's books:

50) "Slavery was when people with Black skin were enslaved. That means people with White skin owned them and they didn't have any rights or freedoms. And because of this history, people with Black skin are still treated unfairly."
72) "I'm also a girl with short hair. But you're right that there are boys who look like me. I liked your question because people look lots of different ways and so it's always nice to ask someone what they want to be called."
51) "We are here today because racism still exists and because of the grassroots movement #BlackLivesMatter."

52) In response to explicit conversations about race and racism, this White parent's child has been known to walk around the house chanting "Black Lives Matter."
76) "...we don't know if this little girl has a mommy or a papi...she could just have one mommy, or she could have two mommies...or she could have two papis."
53) "...if you are White and you commit a crime, like stealing something, the police might say 'that was wrong, don't do that again,' and that's all...but if you are Black and commit the same crime, they might arrest you and you might go to prison. And that isn't fair."
"Columbus was a White man from Italy who took a ship a long, long time ago before he could take an airplane and ended up in the Americas which includes where we live in Brooklyn, which is part of the United States of America. And this holiday is about celebrating Columbus for finding the Americas. But he didn't actually discover the Americans because there were already people living here who are called 'Indians' or 'Native Americans.'"
54) "You know that police officers are supposed to help people, but this police officer hurt a man and he died. What really makes me mad is that that people who are Black have to be scared that a police officer might hurt them. That isn't fair. We are White, and we don't really worry that a police officer might hurt us."
"...on Chanukah we can also think about the people who don't have the things that are important to them or the things they need. And we can think about what we can do to help them."
57) "...we are going to be with people tonight who are sad...because 9 Black people died...were killed by a mean White man...you see how all these people have brown skin? The man who killed them didn't like brown skin. He had White skin like us."
"...we eat matzah to remind us that the Jewish people were once slaves...as Jewish people, we can stand with people of color (internal and external to the Jewish community), and say 'No! That's not fair.'"
58) "...I'm going to keep you safe, and that's why we're going to this protest, to stop police from hurting people like you, and other people who are Black and Latino and Asian."
In response to "Why do so many Black people live in this neighborhood?" "..I don't know enough about why. But I have been reading some things, and I am learning that White people didn't want Black people to live near them, or have much money, so they didn't let them buy houses except in certain parts of the city." Did you know that before you were born, most of the people who lived in our neighborhood were Black? And now, more and more White people live in our neighborhood...When more and more White people move in to a neighborhood, it often gets more expensive to live there...and that can mean that the Black people who lived in that neighborhood before, can no longer afford to live there. This is called gentrification. In response to analyzing a map that labeled each neighborhood in a city with its racial demographics: "Where are most of the White people living?"
61) "Some schools and neighborhoods are mostly White, and others are mostly Black, Latino, or new Asian immigrants. The White schools usually have more money and the children get more support there...It's not fair, is it? Our job is to make things more fair, what do you think we should do?"
In response to a conversation about homelessness, this author's son was playing Minecraft and shared: "This is the house I built for me and over here are the houses I built for the homeless...the villagers just wander around they don't have anywhere to go, so I built them a house."
62) In response to a book about Angela Davis and the KKK: "Black people led the way, and some people with White skin also helped because they cared about justice too and knew that our whole world is better when it is more fair for everyone."
In response to this parent's daughter sharing that one of her White classmates had told her that she is 'Black' and that it was 'a secret:' "Yes, you are Black, and it is not a secret. Your skin color is exactly the color it should be." "I don't like when I hear other children ask questions about what language we are speaking in a negative way. It's an incredible thing to speak two languages. And we know a lot of people who speak two languages."
63) "An activist is someone who sees something that is unfair and decides to do something to make it more fair. For example, people who are Black are treated differently than people who are White. And women are treated differently than men...women don't make as much money as men, for example, and that's not fair...So people speak up and say 'that's not fair, we want justice.'"
In response to a toddler's comment that another child was a 'baby:' "He's not a baby, he's the same age as you are. All of us are working on learning how to do something better and Matthew is working on learning how to touch people gently." "Some children need different things than others so they can learn and be happy and successful."
64) "...it is a good idea to try to tell other people about what we are doing because they might not know that most of the chocolate companies use slave labor."
"This man isn't wearing face paint, he has a beauty mark on his face just like I have one on my chin and you have one on your arm." "I know you're not a mean guy, but some people say that African American people look like monkeys to be mean. I know you like monkeys, and you're not being mean, but some people do that."
66) "...Malala was not allowed to go to school because she was a girl...First she was sad. Then she got mad. And decided to speak up about it and fight for girl power."
"Well, a lot of people who work in our supermarket are immigrants. That means that they were born in another country and moved here, like Papi. And a lot of times, when immigrants come to a new country and don't speak English, working in a supermarket is a good opportunity to have a job and make money so they can pay for things like food and an apartment where they can live."
67) "These people are protesting because they think there is something that is unfair that they want to change."
In response to a teacher's inquiry about segregation: "Segregation was when Black and White kids weren't allowed to go to the same schools...(but) we're all Black."
68) "...I have spent my entire life protesting boys and men who says girls can't do stuff! So how does that make you feel?"
"...the people in the crowd were so filled with hate that they thought what they were doing was right. I went on to explain that he had nothing to fear because lynchings no longer occur in this country."
69) In response to: "Rick said he likes pink, too. He's the only other boy I know who likes pink. Most of my friends say pink's for girls..." "I like pink. Now you know three boys."
"I think that sometimes what we say about others has more to do with something going on inside of us. Like when people have been treated badly or gotten hurt because of who they are, sometimes they will treat others the same way to deal with the experience...they got hurt by racism and that's their way of showing it."
70) In response to a young child: "Playing with our penises or vaginas is really fun, where do you think is the best place to do it?"
"That's not Julien. That little boy is one of our neighbors...You're right that he and Julien are both Black, but Julien is much younger! That boy over there is much older-look how tall he is!"
71) "You know, some people are born with penises but feel like girls on the inside and some people are born with vaginas but feel like boys on the inside. We can't always tell if someone is a boy or a girl just by looking at them and that's okay."
"...it really makes me sad when we waste food-because remember when we saw children in Chiapas asking for food on the street? They were asking for food because they didn't have enough to eat-and that isn't fair. So I don't like it when we waste our food."
73) In response to teachers' prompting students to analyze toy advertisements: "The advertisers think this ad is for boys, but we think it is for all kids...Some of the advertisements might change what toy I felt comfortable asking for, even if I really wanted that toy."
"...I really like places like schools and neighborhoods to be diverse-but it's also really important that people have spaces where they can share experiences with people who share their same experiences."
74) In response to "Momma, why aren't there more boy teachers?": "In our family, we believe that teachers are very important but not everyone thinks that way, so teachers are not always well-respected and are not the highest paid jobs...As you move onto high school and college there will likely be more male teachers. There is more respect for high school and college level teachers and often a bigger salary..."
"Trump is not (yet-in that moment the reality was more far-fetched) a nominee for president...and I believe there are many people in the U.S. who share our view of this country being welcoming to a people from diverse backgrounds."
75) In response to using the word "pretty" with regard to girls: "Would you ask if the butterfly was 'pretty' if she were a boy?"
"In the United States, there are many, many people who are in jail who shouldn't be in jail but, instead, need help. For example, someone who was so hungry that they stole food...that person doesn't need to be in prison. It's wrong to steal but what that person really needs is a job so they can make money to buy food."
77) In response to the gender binary: "People decide for themselves how they want to identify, just like with skin color-unless we ask (click here or here to read posts about asking questions about identity in an appropriate way) we don't know how people like to be called just by looking at them."
Need a conversation starter? Click here for more information on participating in a Raising Race Conscious Children interactive workshop/webinar.
78) Columbus Day/Native American Remembrance Day

79) Chanukah

80) Passover

81), 82), and 83) Red-lining and gentrification

84) Homelessness

85) and 86) Racial/cultural identity:

87) and 88) Talking about children with disabilities

89) and 90) Responding to children's comments in public

91) The service industry and immigrants

92) Segregation

93) The history of lynching

94) Internalized racism

95) Confusing two people based on their race

96) Waste

97) Striking the balance between same-race and cross-race spaces:

98) Trump and immigration

99) Prisons:

100) In honor of Raising Race Conscious Children's 100th post, add your own "race conscious" language to the comments section below!

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¿Qué es apropiado para el desarrollo hablar con sus hijos sobre la raza? (Inglés)

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¿Qué es apropiado para el desarrollo hablar con sus hijos sobre la raza? (Inglés)

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Infografía útil de
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Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana (Inglés)

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Museo Nacional de Historia y Cultura Afroamericana (Inglés)

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Este sitio incluye sugerencias sobre formas de hablar sobre la raza, así como herramientas para usar cuando considere la carrera con su familia.
De su introducción: como padre o cuidador, estoy aquí porque ...
* Me importa que mi hijo tenga una identidad racial saludable mientras
* Quiero aprender más sobre cómo ayudar a mi hijo a navegar las complejidades de la raza.
* Creo que mi hijo puede ser un agente de cambio contra la desigualdad racial.

El sitio web está en inglés.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Una guía para padres para prevenir y responder a los prejuicios (Inglés)

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Una guía para padres para prevenir y responder a los prejuicios (Inglés)

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Un libro electrónico gratuito que cubre temas para 2-18 años.
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Recetas y lecciones semanales gratuitas para cocinar y conectarse con miembros de la familia. (Sitio web en inglés)

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Cucumber Lemonade

It's surprising to see a drink made with cucumbers, but just wait until you try it! The cucumbers themselves are refreshing and a little bit sweet, and with a squeeze of lemon, they make the perfect drink to welcome spring. BY ADAM RIED

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It's surprising to see a drink made with cucumbers, but just wait until you try it! The cucumbers themselves are refreshing and a little bit sweet, and with a squeeze of lemon, they make the perfect drink to welcome spring. BY ADAM RIED

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Cómo usar iReady para el aprendizaje de verano (documento en inglés)

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Comience a aprender a distancia utilizando esta tabla de opciones del Instituto Smithsonian. (Español)

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Excelente sitio web en español para comprender las dificultades de aprendizaje, el TDAH y más.

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Empoderar a su hijo, especialmente cuando lucha con una discapacidad. ¡Ellos pueden hacerlo!

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Empoderar a su hijo, especialmente cuando lucha con una discapacidad. ¡Ellos pueden hacerlo!

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Ayude a su hijo a superar la frustración en matemáticas

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Para muchos estudiantes, matemáticas es una materia rigurosa. Si este es el caso de su joven, enséñele que se diga a sí mismo, "Yo puedo hacerlo". Recuérdele que lea cada problema al menos dos veces y observe los problemas de ejemplo. Si se encuentra con un obstáculo, debería revisar su trabajo para identificar errores por descuido. Luego puede buscar ayuda en línea, o llamar a un amigo que tenga buenas destrezas matemáticas. Si continúa teniendo dudas, debería contactar al maestro el próximo día.

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Este juego convierte los patrones matemáticos en diversión

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Para mejorar la habilidad de su hijo de reconocer patrones matemáticos, jueguen a "¿Cuál es la operación?". Piense en una operación matemática simple, como sumar 5, multiplicar por 3, etc. Luego, pídale a su hijo que diga un número. Haga la operación en silencio y diga el resultado. De este modo, si usted escogió "multiplicar por 3" y su hijo dice 6, usted dice 18. Si él dice 4, usted dice 12. ¿Puede su hijo adivinar la operación después de tres rondas? Luego es el turno de él.

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Sesamo Sitio web con aprendizaje divertido y actividades para niños. (español) 

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Sesamo Sitio web con aprendizaje divertido y actividades para niños. (español) 

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Acerca de Sesame Workshop Sesame Workshop es la organización sin fines de lucro detrás de Sesame Street, el programa de televisión pionero que ha entretenido y educado a niños desde 1969, llegando a México en 1972 bajo el nombre Plaza Sésamo.

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Cómo organizar un carrito de aprendizaje a distancia para su familia - YouTube

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Cómo organizar un carrito de aprendizaje a distancia para su familia - YouTube

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How to Organize a Distance Learning Cart for your Family

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Haga un plan diario para cada miembro de la familia.

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Haga un plan diario para cada miembro de la familia.

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Un consejo semanal del Centro de Recursos para Padres

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Ingles & Espanol

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Crímenes de Shakespeare y jueces reales ???? ¡GRATIS PARA ESTUDIANTES!

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Crímenes de Shakespeare y jueces reales ???? ¡GRATIS PARA ESTUDIANTES!

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Perfecto para estudiantes de secundaria y sus familias. (English)

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Una larga lista de colecciones de museos y visitas guiadas disponibles. Elige uno y navega. ¡Entonces vuelve por más!

El sitio web está en inglés. Hay enlaces a muchos museos y sitios web en español.

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In the blink of an eye, once-crowded museums sit empty. We're preparing ourselves for social distancing and potential quarantine. This is the time for museum technology to step up and fill the void. The potential of online collections, virtual tours, and social media campaigns have always been there, but now the opportunity for impact is incalculable.

Access to endless open content. Educational resources for e-learning. Virtual retreats to art, culture, and history around the globe. This is the museum technology community's time to shine!

If you're a museum tech enthusiast looking to be part of the conversation, join one of MCN's Special Interest Groups (SIGs). They are currently free for non-members so more can share resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This list will be continually updated with examples of museum and museum-adjacent virtual awesomeness. It is by no means exhaustive. If you have a virtual museum or museum-adjacent resource to contribute on behalf of your organization, please fill out this Google Form.

Every resource is free to access and enjoy.
Much of it, though not all, is also open content, in the sense that it's freely reusable and re-mixable under Creative Commons licensing. Open content is clearly labeled on its respective website.

PORTALS

Image: V21 Artspace
VIRTUAL TOURS / ONLINE EXHIBITS

Art and Culture Museums

History Museums

Natural Science Museums

National Parks

Online Exhibits

E-LEARNING

Created for Kids

ONLINE COLLECTIONS

Art and Cultural Collections

Science Collections

History Collections

DIGITAL ARCHIVES & LIBRARIES
Huge thanks to the many who have written helpful blogs with their favorite museum tech resources. Your contributions are all included here: Cuseum, Mia Ridge, Jenni Fuchs, and Alicja Peszkowska.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Articles on COVID's Impact on Museums

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources | MCN

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In the blink of an eye, once-crowded museums sit empty. We're preparing ourselves for social distancing and potential quarantine. This is the time for museum technology to step up and fill the void. The potential of online collections, virtual tours, and social media campaigns have always been there, but now the opportunity for impact is incalculable.

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espectáculos de teatro profesionales gratuitos en YouTube, cambios cada semana. Producción en inglés, subtítulos disponibles

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"national theatre" acting "set design" props directing olivier lytellton lights voice london costumes theatre "national theatre live" "rufus norris" shakespe...

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At the National Theatre in London, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone. National Theatre Live is National Theatre's ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre to cinemas in the UK and internationally. Unmissable theatre, any time anywhere.

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Museo del Caracol (Galería de Historia)

Rampa de acceso al Castillo de Chapultepec s/n Col. San Miguel Chapultepec, 1ra. sección CP 11580 Miguel Hidalgo, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México Tels.: (55) 4040 5241, 4040 5240 Más información...

Acceso: 80 pesos

Centro Comunitario Culhuacán Ex Convento de San Juan Evangelista

Morelos No. 10 Col. Culhuacán, Alcaldía Iztapalapa C.P. 09800, Ciudad de México Más información...

Entrada libre

Museo Casa de Carranza

Río Lerma No. 35, esquina Amazonas, Col. Cuauhtémoc, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06500, Ciudad de México. Más información... |

Acceso: 55 pesos

Museo de El Carmen

Av. Revolución números 4 y 6, esquina Monasterio, CP. 01000, San Ángel, Alcaldía Álvaro Obregón, Ciudad de México. Más información... | Sitio web

Acceso: 65 pesos

Museo Nacional de Antropología

Av. Paseo de la Reforma y calzada Gandhi s/n Col. Chapultepec Polanco, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo. CP. 11560, Ciudad de México. Más información...
Ver: Sitio web | Paseo virtual de la exposición Teotihuacan. Ciudad de los Dioses | Interactivo Historia en piedra. Tres monolitos mexicas | Micrositio exposición Piedras del cielo. Civilizaciones del jade

Acceso: 75 pesos

Museo Nacional de Historia
Castillo de Chapultepec

Castillo de Chapultepec, Reforma y Gandhi, Primera Sección del bosque de Chapultepec s/n, Col. Bosque de Chapultepec, C.P. 11560, Alcaldía Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México. Más información... | Sitio web | Paseo virtual de la exposición "De novohispanos a mexicanos" | Paseo virtual de la exposición "Zapata en Morelos"

Acceso: 80 pesos

Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones

20 de agosto y General Anaya S/N Col. San Diego Churubusco, Coyoacán, 04120, Ciudad de México. Más información...| Sitio web

Acceso: 80 pesos

Museo de Sitio de Cuicuilco

Insurgentes Sur y Periférico Sur sin núm., Col. Isidro Fabela, Alcaldía Tlalpan, CP 14030, Ciudad de México. Más información...

Entrada libre

Museo de Sitio del Templo Mayor

Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, CP 06060, Cuauhtémoc, México, Ciudad de México. Más información... | Sitio web | Paseo virtual de la exposición Moctezuma II. Tiempo y destino de un gobernante

Acceso: 80 pesos

Museo de sitio de Tlatelolco Caja de Agua

Interior del antiguo convento de Santiago Tlatelolco, detrás de la Zona Arqueológica de Tlatelolco en el Eje Central s/n, casi esquina Flores Magón. Unidad Habitacional Nonoalco-Tlatelolco, Tercera Sección, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, Ciudad de México. Más información...

Entrada libre

Sala de Exposiciones de la Terminal 2 del Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de México "Benito Juárez".

Capitán Carlos León s/n, Col. Peñón de los Baños. Alcaldía

Entrada libre

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Museo del Caracol (Galería de Historia) Rampa de acceso al Castillo de Chapultepec s/n Col. San Miguel Chapultepec, 1ra. sección CP 11580 Miguel Hidalgo, Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México Tels.: (55) 4040 5241, 4040 5240 Más información... Acceso: 80 pesos Centro Comunitario Culhuacán Ex Convento de San Juan Evangelista Morelos No.

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Como Entrar a las Clases en line Usando Google Classroom

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Como Entrar a las Clases en line Usando Google Classroom

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Entrando a las Clases en line Usando G Suite

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Official website of the Smithsonian Latino Center.

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Fundación MalbaMuseo de Arte Latinoamericanode Buenos Aires

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Fundación MalbaMuseo de Arte Latinoamericanode Buenos Aires

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Memórica. México haz memoria, es un repositorio de Acceso Abierto cuyo principal objetivo es poner a disposición del público archivos digitales de variada naturaleza relacionados con la historia y las expresiones culturales de México, fomentando con ello el derecho a la memoria.

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Mexicana Respositorio Del Patrimonio Cultural de Mexico

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Mexicana Respositorio Del Patrimonio Cultural de Mexico

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virtual tour of museum

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es una plataforma abierta que te permite acceder a los acervos digitales disponibles de la Secretaría de Cultura. Aquí puedes consultar acervos académicos de diversos institutos de investigación y contenidos de espacios culturales como museos, bibliotecas, archivos, televisoras y radiodifusoras dependientes de la Secretaría de Cultura.

Los contenidos que puedes encontrar son diversos, tanto en formatos (programas de radio, cortometrajes, libros, revistas, fotografías, publicaciones digitales, tesis, objetos multimedia, pinturas, esculturas, entre otros) como en temáticas. Además, cuentas con herramientas de búsqueda amigables que te permitirán descubrir lo que necesites, ya sea con fines académicos, de investigación o recreativos, ¡Bienvenido!

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es una plataforma abierta que te permite acceder a los acervos digitales disponibles de la Secretaría de Cultura. Aquí puedes consultar acervos académicos de diversos institutos de investigación y contenidos de espacios culturales como museos, bibliotecas, archivos, televisoras y radiodifusoras dependientes de la Secretaría de Cultura.

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Museum in Denver, CO. Website is in English

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION

2020 dates to be announced

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In partnership with History Colorado, see historically significant paintings, sculptures, textiles, and writings from Colorado's Chicano/Mexican American community.

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The Hecho en Colorado Coloring Book includes drawings created by Colorado artists within the LCAC collection. This project wouldn't be possible without artists who like us care deeply about your access to the arts while schools and cultural institutions are closed. We thank them for their support and everyone who is working together to provide relief for those in need. We hope we are able to put color back into your life by providing inspiration and comfort. Please consider leaving a donation to aide the "Hecho en Colorado" artists during this time.

The Hecho en Colorado

﻿Coloring Book Contest

Send some love to Denver artists by coloring in their drawings specially made for you! Then submit your coloring page with your name and age by emailing us at:

We will pick 3 submissions to receive a $25 gift certificate to Hijos del Sol.

SUBMIT YOUR COLORING PAGE BY MAY 30th!

The LCAC Collection

The Latino Cultural Arts Center's collection includes renowned Mexican and Mexican-American fine artists, photographers, and folk artists privately held by the Abarca Family and is the most extensive in the Rocky Mountain region. Luis and Martha Abarca began collecting in the 1970's. Since their passing, the collection was entrusted to the care of their daughter, Adrianna. The selection represents the day-to-day experiences and contemporary expressions of Mexicans on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border. Contents include thousands of objects, books, and documents dating back to the 1900's. Ongoing acquisitions ensure its relevance and comprehensiveness. Works have been loaned to local exhibitions in the Denver Metro Area including the Arvada Center for the Arts, the Emmanuel Gallery at Auraria Campus, the Museo de las Americas, and Republic Plaza. Numerous local artists have been supported by the Abarca Family over the past four decades.

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The Mexican Heritage Museum will exhibit works of Mexican and Mexican American artists. A large component of the museum will include the Abarca Family Collection of Denver. The installations will be curated based on common thematic areas and will include multiple forms of visual art. The Latin American Museum will include opportunities for showcasing permanent and traveling exhibits of Latin American arts and culture. The collection includes works by contemporary artist such as Carlos Fresquez, Emanuel Martinez, Carlota EspinoZa, Josiah Lee Lopez, David Ocelotl Garcia, Delilah Montoya,

Paintings and Drawings

Photography

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION In partnership with History Colorado, see historically significant paintings, sculptures, textiles, and writings from Colorado's Chicano/Mexican American community. ​ The Hecho en Colorado Coloring Book includes drawings created by Colorado artists within the LCAC collection. This project wouldn't be possible without artists who like us care deeply about your access to the arts while schools and cultural institutions are closed.

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El sitio web de Autism Society tiene muchos recursos y referencias. (Sitio web en español)

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El sitio web de Autism Society tiene muchos recursos y referencias. (Sitio web en español)

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Sitio web sobre el TDAH. Información para padres, recursos en línea, referencias a profesionales y grupos de padres.

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Sitio web sobre el TDAH. Información para padres, recursos en línea, referencias a profesionales y grupos de padres.

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Traducir al español: haga clic en el botón "Accesibilidad / Idioma" en la esquina superior derecha

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Enlaces a recursos en español en el sitio web de la Sociedad de Autismo

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Enlaces a recursos en español en el sitio web de la Sociedad de Autismo

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Guía para padres: alimentar a su hijo con autismo

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Guía para padres: alimentar a su hijo con autismo

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Guía para padres: ir al baño a entrenar a su hijo con autismo

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Guía para padres: ir al baño a entrenar a su hijo con autismo

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Guía para padres: ayudar a su hijo con autismo a dormir mejor

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Guía para padres: ayudar a su hijo con autismo a dormir mejor

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Crianza de los hijos con TDAH: hoja informativa

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Crianza de los hijos con TDAH: hoja informativa

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Palabras importantes que las escuelas usan en educación especial

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Palabras importantes que las escuelas usan en educación especial

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Qué hacer si su hijo tiene un problema de aprendizaje

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Qué hacer si su hijo tiene un problema de aprendizaje

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Introducción a las discapacidades de aprendizaje

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Introducción a las discapacidades de aprendizaje

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Guía para que los padres aprovechen al máximo el programa de educación especial para su hijo

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Guía para que los padres aprovechen al máximo el programa de educación especial para su hijo

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Guía para padres: cuidar a su hijo con discapacidad a medida que crece

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Guía para padres: cuidar a su hijo con discapacidad a medida que crece

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Guía para padres: proceso de IEP para la escuela secundaria (también conocido como "transición")

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Guía para padres: proceso de IEP para la escuela secundaria (también conocido como "transición")

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¿Qué es una discapacidad de aprendizaje?

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¿Qué es una discapacidad de aprendizaje?

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PEATC es una organización que enseña habilidades de crianza, comprensión del sistema escolar y programas de educación especial. (Español e inglés)

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PEATC es una organización que enseña habilidades de crianza, comprensión del sistema escolar y programas de educación especial. (Español e inglés)

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Nuestra Misión

Construyendo un futuro positivo para los niños en Virginia a través de la familia, la escuela y alianzas comunitarias para mejorar las oportunidades de excelencia en la educación y éxito escolar y vida comunitaria. Nuestro enfoque es hacia los niños con discapacidades. Lo logramos ofreciendo:

Servicios y apoyo para las familias y profesionales

Información y entrenamiento que es fácil de entender y basado en la investigación

Oportunidades de alianzas estratégicas y abogacía para mejora sistemática

PEATC Ayuda a las Familias...

A negociar la educación y el sistema educativo.

A comunicar las necesidades de sus niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 22 años) de forma efectiva

A fomentar la auto-defensa y la auto-determinación en los niños y jóvenes.

A organizar la información para que los grandes problemas se vuelvan más manejables.

A controlar sus emociones para el beneficio de sus niños y hablar para que otros les escuchen

A entender la diferencia entre abogacía eficaz y antagonismo

A experimentar y disfrutar el poder de trabajar juntos y tener una colaboración exitosa.

PEATC Ayuda a los Profesionales...

A entender las fortalezas y sueños que las familias tienen para sus niños

A proveer servicios más efectivos e innovadores

A experimentar y disfrutar el poder de trabajar juntos y una colaboración exitosa

Nuestros Valores

PEATC cree:

Que los padres son las primeros y mejores profesores de sus niños

Que información y entrenamiento enriquecen y fortalecen a familias y profesionales ayudándoles a establecer una colaboración más exitosa

Que todos los niños merecen oportunidades para vivir, aprender y participar plenamente en sus comunidades

Que los niños con discapacidades pueden ser independientes y hacer contribuciones valiosas en la sociedad

Nuestra Organización

PEATC está comprometido a alcanzar a todas las familias, escuelas y comunidades mientras que ellos construyen futuros positivos para los niños de Virginia.

Nuestro Personal

El personal de PEATC y la junta directiva están compuestos de personas receptivas y comprensivas que incluyen a padres de niños con y sin discapacidades, profesionales, defensores y líderes de comunidades.

Nuestra Visión

Ser un líder reconocido nacionalmente en el desarrollo, comunicación y diseminación de educación, entrenamiento, alcance y servicios de apoyo actuales para niños, especialmente para niños con discapacidades, sus familias y los profesionales que trabajan con ellos.

Nuestro Alcance

PEATC está comprometido a alcanzar a todas las familias, incluyendo a poblaciones que son tradicionalmente desatendidas, rurales y de bajos recursos. PEATC está comprometido a ayudar a familias que no saben que una participación efectiva puede hacer la diferencia. Alcance incluye apoyo en programas para afroamericanos y poblaciones hispanas en todo Virginia. Hablamos español.

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PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

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Construyendo un futuro positivo para los niños en Virginia a través de la familia, la escuela y alianzas comunitarias para mejorar las oportunidades de excelencia en la educación y éxito escolar y vida comunitaria. Nuestro enfoque es hacia los niños con discapacidades.

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Escritura a mano: lo que es normal y lo que no

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Escritura a mano: lo que es normal y lo que no