Category: Complex Conversations

Complex Books, In Context #7: Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

In the seventh part of our Complex Books, In Context series, I’m “zooming out” on Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, written by Carol Boston...

Valuing Inquiry Over Opinions in the Classroom

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

Complex Books, In Context #6: Milo Imagines the World

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

Complex Books, In Context Series

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

Complex Books, In Context #5: Dreamers by Yuyi Morales

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...

Complex Books, In Context #4: Jacob’s New Dress

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....

Complex Books, In Context #3: The 57 Bus by Dashka Slater

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...

Complex Books, In Context #2: Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

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...

Complex Books, In Context #1: Wonder by R.J. Palacio

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...

Exploring the Debate on Trigger Warnings in Books

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

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