Sydney, the sharp dresser who reads the paper on his stoop and Ms. K-Gr 3–Take your students on a trip to Dream Street and introduce them to beautifully depicted Black locals like Azaria, the Double Dutch champ Mr. It comes with a glossary of strongman events, website suggestions, and a reading list.ĭream Street by Tricia Elam Walker, illus. Can a kid with rainbow-dyed hair and unicorn T-shirts succeed in that world? This inspiring story holds the answer. A journey of embracing one’s identity and being able to share it with the world.
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PreS-Gr 3–Rob Kearney became the first openly gay professional strongman in the world, and this book shares his story of being a child with that dream. Strongby Rob Kearney and Eric Rosswood, illus. The author says she was inspired by George Floyd’s young daughter, Gianna, to create a book that honors and celebrates the role fathers play in a young person’s life. PreS-Gr 3–This is the book the world needs now! Henderson’s writing coupled with Lewis’s beautiful use of watercolors makes this title celebrating diverse father-child relationships a must-have for every collection. A celebration of the wisdom of elders and the traditions that make us who we are.ĭaddy Speaks Love by Leah Henderson, illus. The book is inspired by the author’s childhood, when Goade, a member of Tlingit Nation, went berry picking on the Southeast coast of Alaska. PreS-Gr 3–From Caldecott medalist Goade comes this story of a young girl and her grandma on their search for berries. A great story to dispel career stereotypes and a powerful tribute to dads.īerry Songby Michaela Goade, illus by author. PreS-Gr 1–It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a superhero! No, it’s Ben’s ballet dancing Dad! When everyone is talking about their future careers, Ben tells everyone he will fly like his father. They start guessing what he does, as the book describes the strength, fierceness, and speed of a dancer-and then Ben pops his own ballet moves. My Daddy Can Fly!by Thomas Forster with Shari Siadat, illus. In spite of all the hate in our world today, I do believe WE SHALL OVERCOME! Collier’s vivid watercolor images capture the essence of this song. This book is a great way to introduce young readers to a powerful protest song that inspired so many during some of the darkest parts of history. We sang “We Shall Overcome” and held hands, and the song filled me with pride and hope. Day to commemorate the March on Washington. Gr 1-2–When I was a child, I marched with my mom every Martin Luther King, Jr. Baptiste brings the story of young Claudette making good trouble to life with this beautiful picture book biography.
Not enough people know that: People of all ages are still shocked when I tell them. Gr 2-5–Who was the first Black person to refuse to give up their seat on a bus to a white person? No, it wasn’t Rosa Parks, it was Claudette Colvin. Will Kai be able to boogie with his relatives, or will he stay on the sidelines? Read and find out!īecause Claudette by Tracey Baptiste, illus.
Everyone will be doing the electric slide, but Kai has no rhythm and no family dance nickname from his grandpa, like every other family member. K-Gr 2–Kai should be excited about his Aunt’s upcoming wedding, but instead he is nervous, because he doesn’t dance like the rest of the amazingly talented Donovan family. We can surface relevant picture books for older students by making them book club reading selections, cataloging them by genre instead of in the Easy Reading section, or adding them to displays and reading challenges. We use them to build the vocabulary of students taking modern language classes, and they are great for my ESOL students as well.
I also curated a collection of popular picture books in French and Spanish. They come in weekly for a read-aloud and complete the Read Woke challenge with illustrated works. We use them to teach life skills and understanding of emotions. I use picture books to teach writing, research, figurative language, and more in my high school library.įor my special ed students, picture books are especially important. Contrary to popular belief, these books are not just for elementary students.
I am constantly in awe of the powerful messages and celebration of diversity that I find in them. Some of the most revolutionary books are picture books.
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