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The Night Before the Dream
In this poem for children, Bea’s family travels a long time to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—and plan how they’ll make his dream a reality. The tale uplifts the value of family and the fight for justice across every generation.
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Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis wrote his final article to be published on the day of his funeral. Here, he gives us a hefty dose of optimism and motivation to continue this work as we look ahead to a better future.
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Story Corner
For Young Readers, Parents, Caregivers and Educators
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In “Kindness Attracts Kindness” by Holly Lebowitz Rossi, young children learn some valuable lessons after discussing their concerns with adults. Share this short story with children to help instill the importance of effective communication and kindness.
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Check Out What We’re Reading
“The more that teachers can be in conversation with themselves or people they trust about their own lives, the better teachers they will be.” —Education Week
“There will always be time for the hard stuff, so let’s appreciate the glimmers of light where we can.” —The Seattle Times
“Given the discourse around the word ‘woman’ this year, Dictionary.com was careful to point out that it wasn’t the final authority on the term, adding that ‘the word belongs to each and every woman – however they define themselves.’” —CNN
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