“My hope for all readers is that they will shut the book and run out and protest. That’s what I always expect people to do. They seldom do it.” Barbara Ehrenreich We have plenty of books about addressing racism on our website. But right now, we encourage everyone who possibly can to put on a face […]
A New Year A New Decade What are you planning to do in 2020? Use this 2020 Calendar to discover ways to make a difference. While every day should be devoted to justice, peace, and social action, certain days have been set aside by various organizations to draw attention to important causes throughout the year. […]
Focus on International Women’s Day. Here are facts and statistics to think about and to take action to change.
~ 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 […]
~ What is the Difference between a Bystander and and Ally? ~ Objective: To help students understand the difference between being a bystander and an ally. Preparation: Select a book to read aloud that shows someone being victimized. Some possible books include Going Some Place Special (McKissack), Say Something (Moss), White Socks Only (Coleman), Mayfield Crossing (Nelson) Procedure: Read the story. Then make […]
“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you know, the further you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss Add these books to your child’s summer reading list and expand his or her thinking about fairness and justice. Psst…yours too. Baseball Saved Us by Ken Mochizuki Why do we play sports? A young Japanese American boy in […]
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