Integrating books that teach about cultural awareness and diversity
Books about race and cultural diversity are one way of integrating these topics into the classroom. Books can be used to relate to children's experiences, share a new concept or point of and begin conversations about race. Teachers need to have a collection of books to enhance their discussions about race and oppression however this collection should be rich and varied in stories, perspectives topics and issues related to race and culture (Gonser, 2020).
Books like Antiracist Baby, Same. Same but Different, and Can I Touch Your Hair are some popular examples of books about race and racism.
Find Books about race, racism and cultural diversity in the links below!
Children's books about race and racism that can spark conversation https://www.womansday.com/life/entertainment/g32748133/childrens-books-race-racism/
18 powerful children's books about race and racism:
https://www.rebekahgienapp.com/childrens-books-about-race/
25 children's books about diversity:
https://www.thebump.com/a/childrens-books-about-diversity
Find ways to talk about race in your classroom below:
How to start talking about race in the early elementary classroom:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-start-talking-about-race-early-elementary-classroom
Talking with students about racism:
https://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/teaching/2020-06-18
3 ways to start a conversation about race in your classroom:
Why conversations about racism belong in the classroom:
https://rossieronline.usc.edu/youth-and-racism/racism-in-the-classroom
References
Gonser, S. (2020). How to start talking about race in the early elementary classroom. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/how-start-talking-about-race-early-elementary-classroom
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