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Here is why we can -and should- improve diverse representation in children´s books
MIRA MERCHANT EDUCATION & HEALTH EQUITY | TOO SMALL TO FAIL IT’S IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN TO SEE THEMSELVES WITHIN THE PAGES OF A BOOK – LET’S TALK ABOUT WHY. It’s been said that art imitates life – and many times, it does. But what about the times it doesn’t? For...
23 cuentos infantiles para educar en diversidad e inclusión social
En los últimos cinco años, las búsquedas en Google en España relacionadas con "cuentos sobre diversidad" han crecido un 70%, las de "cuentos feministas" han aumentado un 274% y las búsquedas sobre "cuentos de diversidad funcional" lo han hecho en un 43%. Es...
Why Representation in Classroom Books is Important: Culturally Inclusive Books
by Valentina Gonzalez As the numbers of ELs in classrooms in the United States continue to rise, in some parts of our nation it may even be unusual not to have English learners. And like all students, ELs bring to our classrooms unique experiences reflecting...
Cómo enseñar a escribir cuentos a niños de primaria
Los niños y niñas de primaria gozan de mucha imaginación y creatividad, seguro que te has dado cuenta de ello. A muchos de ellos les encanta transportarse hasta mundos mágicos que solo existen en sus cabezas y vivir aventuras de fantasía con sus amigos, los juguetes o...
Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
The last white rhino, a stolen inheritance, terrifying sea journeys and some ballet dancing bunnies This month there’s an emphasis on change and transition, loss and hopefulness. In picture books, Nicola Davies’s Last (Tiny Owl) is inspired by the true story...
Why Bilingual Education Is Even More Relevant Today
When we first began Think Bilingual Austin, we did a quick survey asking various bilinguals from different backgrounds what bilingualism meant to them. The overarching message we received was that being bilingual enriched people’s lives and gave them more social...