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Dear John,
In honor of Black History Month, please join our next Read Aloud and Conversation with Jacqueline Woodson on February 9. See details and registration link below. Also included in this newsletter are additional resources for Black History Month, a new Table Talk on book banning and a special event with former NFL football player and Hair Love creator Matthew A. Cherry. | |
Black History Month
Use our collection of lesson plans, teaching tools, family discussion guides and children’s literature to bring the themes of Black History to your home and classroom throughout the year.
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Changing the World One Word at a Time: Jacqueline Woodson Read Aloud and Conversation on February 9
Bring your class or come yourself to our very special read aloud and conversation with author and MacArthur Fellow recipient Jacqueline Woodson. Ten lucky winners will receive a personalized signed copy of one of her books. Register | | | |
No Place for Hate Welcomes Matthew A. Cherry
Join us as No Place for Hate coalitions from across the nation come together with Academy Award winning filmmaker & former NFL Wide Receiver Matthew A. Cherry to celebrate his film Hair Love. This virtual event will take place on February 24 for 4th-12th graders, educators and others who want to build more inclusive spaces. Register |
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Book of the Month
The ABCs of Black History Month
This ABC picture book, for ages 5-18, commemorates the story of Black history that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. The extensive back pages provide information on the events, places and people referenced in the book. Download Discussion Guides | |
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New Table Talk
Book Bans and their Impact on Young People and Society
A family discussion guide to help families have conversations about why books are challenged and banned, reflect on the importance of diverse literature, and explore what they can do about it. Download Discussion Guide | | | |
Book Round-Up
13 Exceptional Kid Lit Books to Read for Black History Month
Use children’s literature to bring the themes of Black history to your classroom and home. Each recommended book comes with discussion guides for educators and families.
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Echoes & Reflections Online Mini Course
Examining and Responding to Antisemitism in American Culture and Society
Explore resources to support teaching about the historical roots of antisemitism, its unique history in the US, and gain the tools to help students become agents of change in their schools and communities. The course is one complete learning module available over two weeks and runs from Feb. 7-21. Participants receive a digital package of all resources explored in the course and a certificate of completion.
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Anti-Bias Curriculum for Sale
Use our elementary, middle and high school curriculum guides to teach anti-bias education in your classroom. The curricula are designed to help students explore identity, understand and interpret differences, and analyze and challenge bias. Purchase Curriculum | |
