Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem
I love this book — with words by Amanda Gorman and pictures by Loren Long — because it offers self-learnings and can be a great basis for music lessons. I have built a whole Grade 1–6 spring concert around Change Sings.
Janel Winslow-Sherwin
Hair Love
I met the book’s illustrator, Vashti Harrison, and I loved how she talked about how she wanted to depict a positive black male role model who had dreadlocks and tattoos. It is written by Matthew A Cherry.
Jessica Sliva
Scaredy Squirrel
By Melanie Watt, this is a great book to share with students because it emphasizes the importance of taking a risk.
Sinead Dullaghan
Malala’s Magic Pencil
Authored by Malala Yousafzai and illustrated by Kerascoët, this is a favourite book of mine, especially around International Women’s Day. This is an example of a diverse piece of literature that helps children understand difficult topics. In my class it has led to some incredible discussions about gender equality, speaking for others when they don’t have a voice and standing up for what you believe.
Adrienne Peoples-Sprecker
Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll
Written by Mr. Jay (Miletsky) and illustrated by Erin Wozniak, this book teaches the power of community support to overcome challenges. It can be great for STEM.
Ashley Floyd
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