There is compelling evidence that home libraries help to accomplish all of the above.

• Students see learning as a lifelong endeavor that enables them to pursue their passions and interests. They know how to apply foundational academic knowledge integrated across various disciplines to develop new understandings.

It also aligns with the LBUSD Vision 2035 Roadmap/Adult Portrait element: Champion for Students

• Adults support and encourage students in their goals, empowering them to take prudent risks and grow.

  • Adults are motivators, coaches and mentors. They understand the unique issues for students and their generation, and are able to empathize with students’ perspectives and experiences. They help and empower students to navigate complex systems (e.g., career paths, college admissions).

(We look forward to providing a walk-thru of the program components and discussing the successful impact that this REAL Mentoring program has made in our partnering districts!)

• Why does a blueprint have value?

• How have you seen planning, determination, and perseverance lead to success? Give a specific example.

• What doors are open to you that may not have been open to your ancestors?

• Why might it be difficult to face these doors?

• What doors will your life open for future generations?

  
  

Extension Activity: Create a blueprint for your life.

This blueprint may be in the form of a written response, vlog, blog, diagram, image, song, or some other physical product. Consider more than just career and/or education as you consider the steps needed to achieve "what your life's work will be!"

Link to Dr. King's 'Blueprint' speech on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZmtOGXreTOU?si=7B8CMWHEOGGxWHIZ&t=198

• Students are prepared for their futures with essential life skills, are connected to a network of allies and have a direction and plan for life after the completion of high school.

• Multicultural Biographies (curated book pack of 15 titles)

• Customized biography book list (a sample of titles to consider)

• Free 'Blueprint' resources to use for launching the text set, MLK's speech (text & video), essential questions to support reading discussions, and an extension activity. We're here as thought partners to help with planning!

Questions to Consider: Would you like a book per week? Chapter books to read over time? Additional books for independent reading?

• Hidden Figures

• The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

• Justice Ketanji: The Story of US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

• On the Tip of a Wave: How Ai Weiwei's Art Is Changing the Tide

• Game Changers

• Her Own Two Feet

• Holding Her Own

• Akim Aliu: Dreamer (Original Graphic Memoir)

• Colin Kaepernick: Change the Game (Graphic Novel Memoir)

• Shirley Chisholm Dared

• Ruth Objects

• Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code

• Starstruck

• Heroes of the Environment

• Because of You, John Lewis

• Stand Up!

• When the Beat Was Born

• Super SHEroes of History: Global Activists

• Super SHEroes of History: Civil Rights

• Super SHEroes of History: Indigenous Peoples

• Super SHEroes of History: Ancient Civilizations