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Tough Guise 2
In this update, Tough Guise 2 (80 minutes) explores the ongoing and escalating epidemic of men’s violence in America and how it’s “rooted in our inability as a society to move beyond outmoded ideals of...
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It’s Time to Talk About Our Messages About Masculinity: 3 Films to Start Us Off
Image courtesy of pneedham/Flickr. “Strength is about adapting to change, not about retreating from it and lashing back with violence out of fear. And it’s high time we had a definition of manhood...
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My Brother Charlie
Callie and Charlie are twins who adore each other and have a lot in common. They’re also different. Charlie has autism. Callie talks about many of the things she loves and admires about Charlie — and...
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13 Children’s Picture Books Whose Characters Have Special Needs
Image courtesy of Jimnista/Flickr (Our Thursday blog posts are now reflecting monthly themes. For February, American Heart Month, we’re posting about compassion, empathy and love. Let us know what you...
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My Name is Sangoel
After Sangoel’s father is murdered, he leaves Sudan for America, bringing with him his name. As his grandfather says, “Remember, you will always be a Dinka. You will be Sangoel. Even in America.” Not...
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Nadia’s Hands
Nadia is excited about being the flower girl for her aunt’s wedding, until she discovers that her hands will be painted with mehndi, which won’t wash off in time for school on Monday. What will her...
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My Name is Yoon
Yoon is new to America. Her name means Shining Wisdom in Korean, but she doesn’t like the way she’s supposed to write her name in English. “I did not like America. Everything was different here.”...
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El Factor Guay
Ayuda a los participantes a pensar en el concepto “guay” desde un nuevo punto de vista y a definirse uno mismo explorando qué es guay, quién decide lo que es guay y las diferentes maneras de defnir...
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9 Resources for Finding Multicultural Books for Children
Image via Global Partnership for Education/Flickr. As we mentioned in a previous blog post, according to the latest figures from the National Center for Education Statistics, “black, Latino, Asian, and...
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Growing Changemakers
Through this activity students will gain insight into their own lives, and will be able to connect how their past and who they are as individuals today will help guide them to become changemakers....
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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Morris Micklewhite loves to imagine himself exploring outer space or visiting far off jungles with elephants and tigers. Morris also loves to wear the tangerine dress and heels in the dress-up area of...
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Wonder
In “Wonder” (310 pgs, grades 4-8), Auggie has a facial abnormality that has made the first years of his life difficult; in the words of Auggie: “Whatever you’re thinking, it’s probably worse.” Having...
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Humane Education Lesson Plan: Growing Changemakers
Image via Ales Cerin/FreeImages. IHE M.Ed. student Rachel Filtz created this fun, visual, interactive activity, which can be used with teachers or students to help them reflect on their journey and...
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Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match
Marisol McDonald doesn’t match, and for a very good reason, she doesn’t want to! Marisol’s mother’s family is from Peru and her father is Scottish/American. Marisol is reminded daily by everyone she...
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For Your Must-Read List: “Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match”
Illustration via Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match. by Lauren Allison Marisol McDonald doesn’t match, and for a very good reason, she doesn’t want to! Marisol’s mother’s family is from Peru and her...
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Gracefully Grayson
Orphaned in preschool, Grayson Sender lives with her aunt, uncle, and cousin in Chicago. To the outside world, Grayson is a boy; but inside, Grayson knows she should be living as a girl. As 6th grade...
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Explore Lack of Media Diversity With the Activity “Where Are the People Like...
Image via Rodimuspower/Flickr. Mattel’s Moschino Barbie is getting all sorts of attention — and not just because of the $150 price or the fact that the limited-edition dolls sold out within the first...
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11 Children’s Picture Books That Shatter Gender Stereotypes
by Marsha Rakestraw Just as we like to pretend that we live in a post-racial society, many of us want to avoid talking about sexism, stereotypes, and gender inequities. After all, women are CEOs and...
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Red: A Crayon’s Story
It was clear to everyone that something was not right with Red. Red’s strawberries were blue. When Red tried to make orange with Yellow, it came out all wrong. Teachers tried to help; so did the art...
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Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings
“Enchanted Air” (192 pgs, grades 5-10) is a memoir told through beautiful poetry. It chronicles the first 14 years of Margarita Engle’s life as she learns about the hardships that can come from having...
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