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"Young Black leaders have always been at the forefront of the fight for justice, freedom, and equity. And Black girls today are stepping up and leading in bold, creative ways. In a world overrun by power and greed, now is the time to look to Black girls for lessons in resilience, leadership, tenacity, spirit, and empathy. From Khristi Lauren Adams, author of the celebrated Parable of the Brown Girl,comes Black Girls Unbossed, which introduces readers...
6) We celebrate
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Americans celebrate many different ways to honor our heritage. Explore these special events to see how proud we are of our backgrounds.
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"Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to it, you learn to respect and celebrate those differences that make everyone special-- including your own. This book was made to help kids understand what diversity is and how to actively embrace diversity in every aspect of their lives."--Publisher's description.
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"The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where people were taken from their homes and families. They spoke different languages and had different customs. Yet they were bound and chained together and forced onto ships sailing into an unknown future. Ultimately, all these people had to learn one common language and create a culture that...
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"The Social Justice Standards from Teaching Tolerance are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Respecting Diversity, students learn to engage and create relationships with those who both look similar to and different from themselves. Readers will see the domain of diversity in action and learn best practices as they interact with others--and themselves. Engaging inquiry-based sidebars encourage students to think, create, guess,...
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"Students will learn about the many similarities and differences between United States citizens and how to celebrate this rich diversity in this valuable book. Vivid photographs will help students understand how America's great fabric of ethnicities makes the nation's communities multicultural and strong. This . . . text written especially for young readers is complete with a glossary that helps students improve their vocabulary skills. The knowledge...
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"From Down syndrome advocate and viral sensation Sofia Sanchez comes this beautiful and inclusive picture book about all the different ways to make a family. Families come in many different shapes and forms -- but they all teach you how to be strong and show you how loved you are. Alongside a sweet and simple narrative, the warm illustrations tell their own story. Beginning with Sofia Sanchez's adopted family, readers will meet families with two moms...