Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli deals with bullying, poverty, racism, and compassion. Discussion questions and activities to accompany the book
Maniac Magee: A TPN Book Review
Why We Need to Teach About Slavery
~ Hard to Teach? ~ Slavery? Do you talk about it? Recently, the Southern Poverty Law Center carried out a survey of one thousand 12th graders and 1700 social studies teachers. They found that few students could answer basic questions about the history and impact of slavery on our country, and that the teachers struggled […]
Picture Book of Rosa Parks – Review and Activities
~ The Picture Book of Rosa Parks ~ Author David Adler Illustrator Robert Casilla Despite the title, recommended for 3rd and up due to the historical detail Picture Book of Rosa Parks Summary This book is a biography of the great Civil Rights activist Rosa Parks. Beautifully illustrated, it provides children with a strong […]
So You Want To Talk About Race – A Book Review
~ Intersectionality ~ “We’re still waiting. We’re still hoping. We are still left behind.” Ijema Olu Are you struggling to talk about racism? Are you concerned about racist attitudes and beliefs as manifested in our most public figures? Do you truly want to broaden your view of injustice? Ijeima Oluo, editor-at-large at the online magazine […]
Book Review: Martin’s Big Words
~ The Power of Words ~ It is impossible to listen to the news and not be struck by the way words are being used to cover up hateful actions and outright lies by our leaders and politicians. Words are powerful as Martin Luther King knew. The 2002 Caldecott Honor children’s picture book Martin’s Big […]
