Tag: lived experiences
Posted on June 4, 2020
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Written by: Ibtihaj Muhammad with S.K. Ali Illustrated by: Hatem Aly For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Muslim Identity, Islamophobia, Family, Growing Up, Siblings, Own Voices, Lived Experiences, POC-Centric Narratives, Resilience, Strength. Summary: The Proudest Blue is a story about Asiya’s first day hijab, which she has chosen because it’s the… Continue Reading “The Proudest Blue”
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Category: Culture & Traditions, Family, Global Community, Muslim Identity, Own Voices, poc-centric narratives, religion, Self Expression, Social-Emotional LearningTags: bullying, culture and traditions, Family, Global Community, growing up, Hatem Aly, hijab, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Islam, Islamophobia, lived experiences, Muslim, Muslim culture, Muslim Identity, Own Voices, poc-centric narratives, religion, resilience, S.K. Ali, self-expression, siblings, Social-Emotional Learning, strength
Posted on April 23, 2020
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Written by: Mary Wagley Copp Illustrated by: Munir D. Mohammed For ages: 6-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: Refugees, Resettlement, Lived Experiences, Family, African Culture & Identity, Friendship, Growing Up, Social-Emotional Learning. Summary: Abia has declared herself queen of the refugee camp she lives in, Shimelba! She knows… Continue Reading “Wherever I Go”
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Category: African Culture and Identity, BIPOC, Family, Girls Outdoors, Global Community, Own Voices, poc-centric narratives, Social-Emotional LearningTags: friendship, growing up, lived experiences, refugee narratives, refugees, resettlement
Posted on March 28, 2020
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Written by: Linda Sue Park Illustrated by: Brian Pinkney For ages: 4-9 years Language: English Topics Covered: Global Community, Africa, African Culture, Sudan, Sudanese Life, Water, Medicine, Family, Siblings, Love, Lived Experiences, POC-Centric Narratives. Summary: Nya and her sister Akeer live in Sudan and must walk a long way… Continue Reading “Nya’s Long Walk”
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Category: African Culture and Identity, BIPOC, Black Culture and Identity, Culture & Traditions, Environmental Activism, Global Community, Historical Fiction, poc-centric narratives, UncategorizedTags: africa, African culture, African Culture and Identity, Family, Global Community, lived experiences, love, medicine, poc-centric narratives, siblings, Sudan, Sudanese Life, Water
Posted on March 21, 2020
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Written by: Mireille Messier Illustrated by: Irene Luxbacher For ages: 3-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Imagination, Siblings, Growing Up, Nature, Natural World, Appreciation, Lived Experiences. Summary: This book is adorable! The tale starts with two siblings taking a walk through the woods near their home, looking for a treasure.… Continue Reading “Treasure”
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Category: Family, Girls Outdoors, Global Community, Independent Thought, mindfulness, Social-Emotional LearningTags: appreciation, Family, Girls Outdoors, Global Community, growing up, imagination, Irene Luxbacher, lived experiences, mindfulness, Mireille Lessier, natural world, nature, siblings, Social-Emotional Learning
Posted on March 4, 2020
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Written & Illustrated by: Violet Duncan For ages: 3 years and up Language: English Topics Covered: Indigenous Voices, Own Voices, Lived Experience, Growing Up, Culture & Identity, Hoop Dancing, Sports, Family, Love, Native Experience. Summary: This lovely book is all about the lived experiences of an Indigenous family, comparing… Continue Reading “I Am Native”
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Category: BIPOC, Community Involvement, Culture & Traditions, Family, Girls Outdoors, Global Community, Indigenous Voices, Own VoicesTags: cultural identity, culture and traditions, Family, growing up, hoop dancing, Indigenous Voices, lived experiences, Native experience, Own Voices, Sports, Violet Duncan
Posted on February 16, 2020
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Written by: Jasmyn Wright Illustrated by: Shannon Wright For ages: 4-8 years Language: English Topics Covered: Empowerment, Self-Confidence, Resiliency, Disability, Diverse Experiences, Growth Mindset. Summary: This book is awesome! I’m Gonna Push Through! delivers an empowering message for young people to step into their power and overcome anything in their… Continue Reading “I’m Gonna Push Through [released Feb. 18th]”
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Category: activism, Community Involvement, Curriculum, Global Community, Independent Thought, language, mindfulness, Own Voices, Self Expression, Social-Emotional LearningTags: diversity, empowerment, growth mindset, Jasmyn Wright, lived experiences, personal responsibility, resilience, respect, self-esteem, self-expression, self-love, self-respect, Shannon Wright