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Honoring Black Lives: A Virtual Picture Book Library

June 16, 2020

Edit 1/21/22 – Newly updated with additional books. All updates are in the embedded slides below, or visit the new post. I’ve been working on a thing! I was already planning on making a slideshow similar to this that would link to my own read aloud videos for my staff at my schools to utilize […]

Recommended: You Matter by Christian Robinson + Giveaway

June 2, 2020

I am always searching for picture books for my school library and to read aloud for #classroombookday that will show students that they matter. The kinds of books that affirm their existence, validate their beings, and support their lived experiences. Books that remind kids that we believe in them and support them, and that even […]

100 Picture Books Including Black People and Communities & Why You Need Them

May 29, 2020

*Update 6/5/2020: After seeing tweets from several Black educators/ authors/ scholars about the need to promote Black voices first and foremost in any work right now, it made me reconsider this list. Upon reflecting on my initial process for adding titles I recognize that it was a mistake to put together a list like this […]

#classroombookaday Summer 2020 Learning Opportunities

May 26, 2020

With no nErDcamps or conferences this summer, and likely into fall, I’ll be missing several of my typical chances to share #classroombooakday with educators. So I’ve decided to offer some virtual options. The good thing is this gives everyone the opportunity to learn, not just those who are in the same physical space as me! […]

#classroombookaday Recommendations: You Do You – Picture Books Supporting Identity

May 1, 2020

Each month of this school year I am getting a chance to share a themed list of 20 recommended picture book titles for #CLASSROOMBOOKADAY read alouds in partnership with Follett Classroom. Each booklist is accompanied by a blog post explaining more in depth my thoughts in creating the list and why I chose those specific titles. One […]