https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe Why is it important that our school and class libraries represents and support our students? How do we make that happen? en-us 2022-07-20 20:54:18 UTC 2026-02-24 17:57:09 UTC hello@padlet.com sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247120137 This tool allows you to assess if a text or video is a strong multicultural resource or not and if it is a good fit for your school/classroom.]]> 2022-07-20 21:10:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247120137 snagle3 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170059 This article advocates that educators use multicultural literature in classrooms and calls for authors and illustrators to produce stories that portray interaction between characters from multiple ethnic backgrounds. They highlight the benefits of children seeing themselves in literature which can lead to higher self-esteem and cultivates respect and acceptance of all people. The article also provides suggestions and synopsizes of many multi-cultural books that educators can explore and share.]]> 2022-07-20 23:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170059 snagle3 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170595 This article provides tips for elementary school teachers to have thoughtful and meaningful conversations about racism and social justice using literacy strategies. The article dives into ways to use literature circles,  dialogue journals, and writing impactful pieces to have conversations with the intention of eliminating racial illiteracy in the classroom. The article also gave lists of beginning and intermedial literature that teachers can incorporate into their classroom libraries and read-alouds.]]> 2022-07-21 00:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170595 snagle3 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170855 Often when we talk about multicultural literature differing abilities are left out of the conversation . This article provides insight and support for educators to search and evaluate books that offer respectful representations of disabilities that all students can enjoy. The article also shares a selection of books that the authors felt were inclusive and respectful.]]> 2022-07-21 00:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247170855 snagle3 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247171445 This article discusses the benefits of literature circles in the classroom but also highlights the importance of providing diverse and anti-racist texts within these circles. It provides lines of questioning for teachers to use in these small groups that lead to critical thinking, stereotype challenging, and investigating how characters differ in wonderful ways.
Additionally, this article provides literature that can give educators a jumping-off point.]]> 2022-07-21 00:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247171445 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247199683 Libros for Language is resource for connecting teachers with books that incorporate languages other than English into their text. It supports the fluid use of language in our classrooms, as well as allow our students to see themselves in texts as they move between different languages.]]> 2022-07-21 00:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247199683 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247209073 For the teacher who is wanting to incorporate more anti-racist books into their classroom and more anti-racist books into their own reading, this webpage is the place to go. With a wealth of resources compiled in lists of anti-racist books for children, books for teens, articles, films and more this webpage provides resources for teaching students of all ages.]]> 2022-07-21 00:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247209073 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247740569 This strategy helps students consider if a text is a window or a mirror through practicing literacy skills and using technology. Students will decide if the author, speaker, characters or content in a text reflect students’ lived experiences (mirror) or provide a window into the lived experiences of people whose identities differ. ]]> 2022-07-21 18:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247740569 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247740746 Creating a diverse multicultural classroom library that represents all students is a strategy to engage students in reading, validate difference, and cultivate empathy and understanding for the world around them. This article provides practical guidance for building a diverse classroom library.]]> 2022-07-21 18:41:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2247740746 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248578994 This one hour webinar delves deep into anti-racist education and how educators can #DisruptTexts by seeking out newly published works that represent a diverse group of authors and content. When teachers challenge the resources and storyline of white supremacy, they create more inclusive and equitable curriculums. ]]> 2022-07-23 17:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248578994 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248581788 This 7 minute video is a great breakdown of what it means to be an anti-racist educator and why it is so critical. Creating a diverse library, a classroom and school environment that reflects our students' culture, and challenging our own comfort levels when it comes to talking to students about race are all things that educators can do to promote an anti-racist classroom.]]> 2022-07-23 17:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248581788 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248581878 In this TedTalk, Akhand Dugar, a high school junior, tells the story of his own experience growing up reading books featuring mostly white characters written by white authors and the impact on his life when he discovered books featuring characters and authors that looked like him. Dugar became the author of a children's book called, "Stories of Maya and Sid, Making a New Friend," featuring a mostly deaf character who has cochlear implants. Dugar's TedTalk shows how transformational it can be to provide children with books and stories that provide mirrors, windows, and sliding doors into diverse cultures and experiences.]]> 2022-07-23 17:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248581878 nharris162 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248588138 Children's book author, Linda Sue Park, discusses how reading books about lived experiences of people from other countries and cultures can help children develop empathy and engagement in social action.]]> 2022-07-23 18:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248588138 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248866785 Using interactive read alouds is a great opportunity to incorporate multicultural and anti-racist literature into your classroom. Interactive read alouds provide ELL students with visual supports, explicit vocabulary instruction and modeling of comprehension strategies.]]> 2022-07-24 22:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248866785 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248876436 This is a quick blog post from a great resource website about why we need to include diverse books in our classrooms. The blogger talks about how multi-cultural literature supports our students and helps to develop a strong school community. Diversebooks.org also provides a huge wealth of resources in terms of finding and accessing multicultural texts. ]]> 2022-07-24 23:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248876436 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248884824 Not all multi-cultural texts are created alike. Now that we know why we should include multicultural literature and texts in our libraries and classrooms, this weblink outlines how to choose texts for your school and your classroom, and what red flags to avoid.]]> 2022-07-24 23:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248884824 sstone171 https://padlet.com/sstone171/ac1vvos67c8583oe/wish/2248887429 This strategy focuses on how as teachers we need to support our MLs through providing them with intentional anti-racist instruction. The author suggests that we focus our reflection on three questions: 

1. What have I been doing?
2. Why am I doing that?
3. How do my actions affect others?

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