Nov. 15 is Rock your Mocs day. An opportunity to encourage Native students to bring/wear their Mocs to school and also have a lesson on moccasins, difNov. 15 is Rock your Mocs day. An opportunity to encourage Native students to bring/wear their Mocs to school and also have a lesson on moccasins, different types, who uses, traditional artwork on them, current usage....more
This story belongs to the author's mother . It tells of when she was sent to a Native American boarding school. She and some of the other girls sewed This story belongs to the author's mother . It tells of when she was sent to a Native American boarding school. She and some of the other girls sewed a secret pocket in their clothing so they could sneak food to the little ones who weren't getting enough food. An excellent book that shows the resilience of the girls to survive. As always, read before sharing with your class!...more
Tells the story of Clara Luper, a teacher who taught her students about nonviolent protesting and led them to do sit-ins in their local lunch countersTells the story of Clara Luper, a teacher who taught her students about nonviolent protesting and led them to do sit-ins in their local lunch counters.. Very good explanation of the steps of nonviolence. This would be a wonderful book for a unit on activism, and/or Black history and/or women's history. ...more
wordless. Follow a Diné (Navajo) girl as she uses her grandmother's scarf to save the sheep from the wolves. That is the basic story, however, there awordless. Follow a Diné (Navajo) girl as she uses her grandmother's scarf to save the sheep from the wolves. That is the basic story, however, there are layers to this. Back matter shows what several of the symbols in the book mean, sheep = the old ways etc..... This book gives super hero vibes. It could be used on a deep level for comprehension and learning about Native Americans....more
Autumn Peltier is a young woman who has taken up the fight for water. Her great aunt was a water walker and Autumn has followed in her footsteps calliAutumn Peltier is a young woman who has taken up the fight for water. Her great aunt was a water walker and Autumn has followed in her footsteps calling for us to better care for our water. Pair this with The Water Waker (about Autumn's Great Aunt) and We Are Water Protectors (about standing rock) Be sure to point out the differences between the Ojibwe and the Dakota nations! ...more
A girl travels back in time and experiences the Japanese Interment Camps of WWII. She draws parallels to the camps that Trump had during his presidencA girl travels back in time and experiences the Japanese Interment Camps of WWII. She draws parallels to the camps that Trump had during his presidency and the ones he is calling for. ...more
This book does double duty, it not only celebrates the life and political career of Shirley Chisholm but it also points out the very strong verbs thatThis book does double duty, it not only celebrates the life and political career of Shirley Chisholm but it also points out the very strong verbs that she embodied. This would be a wonderful book to use for aa writing/ Language arts lesson. ...more
A biography of Kamala Harris. It ends with her pulling out of the presidential race and does not go into her becoming the vice president. This is a muA biography of Kamala Harris. It ends with her pulling out of the presidential race and does not go into her becoming the vice president. This is a must have for all children to read. ...more
Beautiful book in English and some Ojibwe about Nokomis Josephine-ba Mandamin who walked around the Great Lakes to honor Nibi (water). This is inspiratBeautiful book in English and some Ojibwe about Nokomis Josephine-ba Mandamin who walked around the Great Lakes to honor Nibi (water). This is inspirational. It also is a great help in learning some Ojibwe! A must have!...more
Graphic novel about 2 kids working on a science project together-- well, they are supposed to be working together. At the last minute they get swoopedGraphic novel about 2 kids working on a science project together-- well, they are supposed to be working together. At the last minute they get swooped through time to visit places and times when people recycled, reused or reduced what they used. TONS of information, and great ideas from the past. This book would work well as a reference for a report....more
A history of straws, and now the problem of single use plastics. This book will open some eyes and maybe promote some steps being taken to reduce plasA history of straws, and now the problem of single use plastics. This book will open some eyes and maybe promote some steps being taken to reduce plastic use....more
Wear what makes you comfortable is the message of this book. It kind of touches the subject of "girls don't wear tuxes" but it isn't the focus of the Wear what makes you comfortable is the message of this book. It kind of touches the subject of "girls don't wear tuxes" but it isn't the focus of the story. Molly wants to wear something she feels good in and that has pockets. Come on, who doesn't want that? Mom want her to wear a dress for picture day, but is accepting in the end of Molly wearing a tux. This book has won awards for its LGBTQ theme, but I really don't think it goes far enough. ...more
Wordless. Follow a paper bag as from being a tree all through its long lived life. Based (loosely) on the author's experience of using the same paper Wordless. Follow a paper bag as from being a tree all through its long lived life. Based (loosely) on the author's experience of using the same paper bag for years. ...more
How a man and a school started a garden in Harlem. A great read for young activists because it shows the garden not growing the 1st time... but then tHow a man and a school started a garden in Harlem. A great read for young activists because it shows the garden not growing the 1st time... but then through restarting it, it does!...more
6th grade cousins end up living together at Grandma's house. They start a new school together and become involved in afterschool clubs. Then there are6th grade cousins end up living together at Grandma's house. They start a new school together and become involved in afterschool clubs. Then there are budget cuts put forth by the mean vice principal. The girls work to prove what is going on behind the scenes. 1st in a series. ...more
Very enjoyable book about Sunny and her friend who start a debate club. Lots of information about how debate works, including the importance of lookinVery enjoyable book about Sunny and her friend who start a debate club. Lots of information about how debate works, including the importance of looking at both sides of an issue. Now I want to read the whole Sunny series!...more
Opal Lee is an amazing woman. All children should be introduced to her activism. This book allows that to happen in a easy read. A good biography to hOpal Lee is an amazing woman. All children should be introduced to her activism. This book allows that to happen in a easy read. A good biography to have in class for newer readers. ...more
A wordless picture book that tells the story of a robot rescuing animals from a destroyed zoo. Might be a very interesting pairing with the Wild RobotA wordless picture book that tells the story of a robot rescuing animals from a destroyed zoo. Might be a very interesting pairing with the Wild Robot books. ...more
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