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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Racism, sexism & prejudice
A highly topical look at how and why Islamophobia manifests itself
and at what can be done to make our society a safe space for us
all. Islamophobia is a form of religious prejudice aimed at Muslims
and it is on the rise. But not everyone agrees that Islamophobia
exists - and some people think that we should be afraid of Muslims
and Islam. This book, aimed at young readers aged 10 and upwards,
aims to encourage a conversation about Islamophobia - what it is,
where it comes from and what can be done to stand against it. It
shares the perspectives of those who have faced discrimination due
to their faith, and takes a frank look at the frontlines of hate
crime where Islamophobia is found - in the media, in politics and
in daily interactions. The authors talk about their experiences of
religious discrimination and anti-Muslim hate crimes, look at how
international politics can affect ordinary people, and discuss what
can be done to make our society a safe space for us all.
Packed with fun activities for self-reflection and development,
this creative workbook is the ultimate toolkit for all young
activists looking to make a difference and create change. Each
chapter includes voices from inspiring young game changers to
encourage readers to channel their passion for social justice into
positive action. Focusing on identity, discrimination and
oppression, it offers the space to explore new ideas, self-reflect
and expand awareness of the systems underpinning injustice.
Chapters engage with a range of social justice and identity issues,
including race, gender, sexual orientation and disability,
providing the tools needed to facilitate and encourage personal
growth. Through creative art activities, journal prompts,
interviews and more, this workbook will inspire, engage and empower
you to realize your own social justice project and put it into
action.
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Genius Jolene
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Sara Cassidy; Illustrated by Charlene Chua
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With the help of her Catholic friend, an eleven-year-old Jewish
girl creates a provocative local tourist attraction to save her
family's failing motel. Buying and moving into the run-down Jewel
Motor Inn in upstate New York wasn't eleven-year-old Miriam
Brockman's dream, but at least it's an adventure. Miriam befriends
Kate, whose grandmother owns the diner next door, and finds comfort
in the company of Maria, the motel's housekeeper, and her Uncle
Mordy, who comes to help out for the summer. She spends her free
time helping Kate's grandmother make her famous grape pies and
begins to face her fears by taking swimming lessons in the motel's
pool. But when it becomes clear that only a miracle is going to
save the Jewel from bankruptcy, Jewish Miriam and Catholic Kate
decide to create their own. Otherwise, the No Vacancy sign will
come down for good, and Miriam will lose the life she's worked so
hard to build. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in
English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.6 Compare and
contrast the point of view from which different stories are
narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person
narrations. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or
more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing
on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases
as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as
metaphors and similes. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.6 Describe how a
narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are
described. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular
story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as
how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a
resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops
the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free CRITICS ARE RAVING ABOUT
SHOW ME A SIGN Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award * NPR
Best Books of 2020 * Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 * School
Library Journal Best Books of 2020 * New York Public Library Best
Books of 2020 * Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 * 2020
Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist * 2020 New England
Independent Booksellers Award Finalist Deaf author Ann Clare
LeZotte weaves a riveting story inspired by the true history of a
thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th
century. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and
colonialism will inspire readers to examine core beliefs and
question what is considered normal. * "A must-read." -- Kirkus
Reviews, starred review "More than just a page-turner. Well
researched and spare... sensitive... relevant." -- Newbery
Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times "A triumph." -- Brian
Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Award winner,
The Invention of Hugo Cabret * "Will enthrall readers, but her
internal journey...profound." -- The Horn Book, starred review *
"Expertly crafted...exceptionally written." -- School Library
Journal, starred review * "Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly,
starred review "This book blew me away." -- Alex Gino, Stonewall
Award-winning author of George "Spend time in Mary's world. You'll
be better for it." -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery
Award Winner, Hello, Universe Mary Lambert has always felt safe and
protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her
great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first
deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there
-- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate
in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her
lineage. But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's
brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land
disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag
people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to
discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His
maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen"
in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core
of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions
of ability and disability. This critically acclaimed winner of the
Schneider Family Book Award joins the Scholastic Gold line, which
features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus
content!
This book is for everyone. Because we can all be allies.
As an ally you use your power-no matter how big or small-to support
others. You learn, and try, and mess up, and try harder. In this
collection of true stories, 17 critically acclaimed and bestselling YA
authors get real about being an ally, needing an ally, and showing up
for friends and strangers.
From raw stories of racism and invisible disability to powerful moments
of passing the mic, these authors share their truths. They invite you
to think about your own experiences and choices and how to be a better
ally.
There are no easy answers, but this book helps you ask better
questions. Self-reflection prompts, resources, journaling ideas, and
further reading suggestions help you find out what you can do. Because
we're all in this together. And we all need allies.
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This incredibly powerful and dramatic story deals with prejudice,
judgement, courage and the difficulty of sorting right from wrong
in a complex world.
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Wilma Mankiller
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Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara; Illustrated by Alexandra Bowman
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2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children's Honor Book
(American Library Association) Experience the true story of
lifelong activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and her participation in
the Capitol Crawl in this inspiring autobiographical picture book.
This beautifully illustrated story includes a foreword from
Jennifer and backmatter detailing her life and the history of the
disability rights movement. This is the story of a little girl who
just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her. Jennifer
Keelan was determined to make a change-even if she was just a kid.
She never thought her wheelchair could slow her down, but the way
the world around her was built made it hard to do even simple
things. Like going to school, or eating lunch in the cafeteria.
Jennifer knew that everyone deserves a voice! Then the Americans
with Disabilities Act, a law that would make public spaces much
more accessible to people with disabilities, was proposed to
Congress. And to make sure it passed, Jennifer went to the steps of
the Capitol building in Washington DC to convince them. And,
without her wheelchair, she climbed. ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP! A
Rise: A Feminist Book Project Nominee A Junior Library Guild
Selection All the Way to the Top is perfect for:Elementary school
teachers looking for books to supplement disability rights
curriculum and the history of the ADA (find a free Common-Core
Aligned Educator Guide at www.sourcebooks.com)Parents looking for
social justice picture books, books on activism and for young
activists, and inspiring books for girlsParents, teachers,
librarians, and guardians looking for beautifully illustrated,
inspirational and educational books for young readers in their life
That night, Kanzi wraps herself in the beautiful Arabic quilt her
teita (grandma) in Cairo gave her and writes a poem in Arabic about
the quilt. Next day her teacher sees the poem and gets the entire
class excited about creating a "quilt" (a paper collage) of student
names in Arabic. In the end, Kanzi's most treasured reminder of her
old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one. This
authentic story with beautiful illustrations includes a glossary of
Arabic words and a presentation of Arabic letters with their
phonetic English equivalents.
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A Glasshouse of Stars
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Shirley Marr; Illustrated by Kathrin Honesta, Elisa Paganelli
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Meixing Lim and her family have arrived in the New Land to begin a
New Life. Everything is scary and different. Their ever-changing
house is confusing and she finds it hard to understand the other
children at school. Yet in her magical glasshouse, with a strange
black-and-white cat, Meixing finds a place to dream. But then
Meixing's life comes crashing down in unimaginable ways. Only her
two new and unexpected friends can help. By being brave together,
they will learn how to make the stars shine brighter. A Glasshouse
of Stars is based on the author's childhood and beautifully
illustrates the importance of friendship, kindness and love.
"Heart-twisting and hopeful, bursting with big feelings and gentle
magic." Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of the
Nevermoor series "A rare and beautiful masterpiece; deeply
heartfelt, dreamily magical, and glitteringly hopeful. I adored
it!" Sophie Anderson, bestselling author of The House with Chicken
Legs
"It distils the fierce heartache of racist injustice as well as a
passionate sense of joy and hope for the future." The Guardian
"From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's
an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children
particularly." Evening Standard "A series of clever and witty
illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader
through a series of situations where they might encounter
prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation
before it becomes a problem." The Independent "This beautiful book
also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black
illustrators." BookTrust This groundbreaking picture book is a
lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by
award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some
of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.
Remember to dream your own dreams Love your beautiful skin You
always have a choice This book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully
- the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic
racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a
powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message
that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich and rewarding
reading experience for every child. To mirror the rich variety of
the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo and 18
incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and
cohesive reading experience.
"A wonderful book about figuring out who we are and who we want to
be when we grow up. It's also about being an American--especially a
first-generation American." --Roz Chast This graphic-novel debut
from an acclaimed picture book creator is a powerfully moving
memoir of the author's experiences with family, religion, and
coming of age in the aftermath of World War II, and the childhood
struggles and family secrets that shaped her. It's 1950s New York,
and Marisabina Russo is being raised Catholic and attending a
Catholic school that she loves--but when she finds out that she's
Jewish by blood, and that her family members are Jewish survivors
of the Holocaust, her childhood is thrown into turmoil. To make
matters more complicated, her father is out of the picture, her
mother is ambitious and demanding, and her older half-brothers have
troubles, too. Following the author's young life into the
tumultuous, liberating 1960s, this heartfelt, unexpectedly
humorous, and meticulously illustrated graphic-novel memoir
explores the childhood burdens of memory and guilt, and
Marisabina's struggle and success in forming an identity entirely
her own.
From Yamile Saied Mendez, acclaimed author of Where Are You From?,
comes a stunning lyrical picture book that tells the story of one
girl who is always asked a simple question: What will you be when
you grow up? "Mendez and Alizadeh create a balance between the
abstract and concrete by letting the child imagine the future but
with Abuela's guidance and support. A sweet read to share with
loved ones." -Kirkus (starred review) "Turning a common question of
childhood into a substantive quest, this imaginative set of plans
will have other children charting their own course through the
stars." -School Library Journal What will you be when you grow up?
A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a
sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela's loving
guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Yamile Saied
Mendez's powerful, lyrical text and Kate Alizadeh's colorful,
stunning art are a radiant celebration of family, love, and
community. A Spanish-language edition, ?Que Seras?, is also
available.
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