I was asked in a #ClassroomBookADay 101 session to recommend author / illustrator studies that would provide more inclusive representation than what is often seen in schools. Requests for ideas for such studies frequently appear in librarian groups on Facebook, and the names that come up most often are straight, cis, white authors and illustrators. As librarians and educators, we… Read More
2024 READ ACROSS the Diverse Regions of AMERICA
I have been sharing titles for Reading Across the Diverse Regions of America for several years now. To help in efforts to have a more diverse & inclusive focus for students, in 2020, I shared a list of 50 inclusive picture book read aloud alternatives. In 2021, I selected 5 titles for each of the 5 regions of the United States (Northeast, Southeast,… Read More
Black History Month & Beyond – A Virtual Picture Book Read Aloud Library – Newly UPDATED for 2024
Newly updated for 2024! A Google Slideshow covering 233 titles, in 7 categories, with book covers linking directly to copyright-compliant video read alouds of recommended picture books. Use for Black History Month & all year! Categories include:(a purposeful, intentional start with positive portrayals)Black Joy & Magic FamiliesNatural HairEmpowering StoriesBlack HistoryExcellence / Innovators / History Makers (Biographies)Racial / Community Awareness Direct… Read More
Pride Month Picture Book Recommendations 2023
Yes, I realize it’s now July, but since we should be sharing LGBTQIA+ representation throughout the year in our read alouds, I’m posting this list now so you can continue to read with pride! If you’d like to hear more about using these books in the classroom, join me for my Pride & Less Prejudice virtual workshop on 7/26! Incorporating… Read More
Some Favorite Picture Book Dads
In honor of Father’s Day, I’m sharing a collection of 30 of my favorite picture book stories about Dads. 30 Picture Book Stories About Dads Going Down Home with Daddy Hair Love Papa, Daddy, and Riley How to Cheer Up Dad Dad and the Dinosaur Dad Bakes Hike The Perfect Seat Bilal Cooks Daal Astro Girl The Storm Whale Dandy… Read More
Updating the Grad Gift
It’s graduation season! Whether you’re looking for just the right book to share with a graduate in your life, or trying to find just the right message to send to your class moving on the next grade/school, if you’d like something newer than Oh, the Places You’ll Go, these 12 more contemporary books would all make excellent choices. For Every… Read More
#cbadSpotlight April & May 2023
Three years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, I started curating monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. I called it #cbadSpotlight. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think deserve special attention and a… Read More
#cbadSpotlight March 2023
Three years ago, for the 5 year anniversary of #ClassroomBookADay, I started curating monthly recommendations to provide deeper book knowledge, support of a broader range of book creators, and create a way to have common books for participating educators to discuss. I called it #cbadSpotlight. Each month, September-May, I share four titles that I think deserve special attention and a… Read More
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