When complex social issues are discussed in our classrooms, we often default to a “both sides” framing. However, this approach can leave our...

Today, we’re digging into one of my favorite picture books, Milo Imagines the World, written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by...

In our quest to provide diverse and inclusive texts to our students, we must also be intentional about how we use texts that address...

Today, we’re zooming out Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. This is the fifth post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series. Check out the other...

This is the fourth post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series and the first picture book! Check out the first three guides for Wonder by R.J....

This is the third post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series. Check out the first two resource guides for Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Genesis...

This is the second post in the “Complex Books, In Context” series. Check out the first resource guide on Wonder by R.J. Palacio here.  In our...

In our quest to provide diverse and inclusive texts to our students, we must also be intentional about how we use texts that address social...

There is significant disagreement among educators about whether books that include depictions of traumatic events should come with trigger/content...

In honor of Banned Books Week, let’s talk about how we can use book challenges as an opportunity for growth in our school communities.  The...