Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat
Picture book. Edited by Nikki Giovanni. 2008, with CD. 80 pages.
A celebration of poetry with a beat. Includes CD with selected recordings of poems and historical background.
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A celebration of poetry with a beat. Includes CD with selected recordings of poems and historical background.
The Politics of Children’s Literature: What’s Wrong with the Rosa Parks Myth
Article. By Herbert Kohl. Rethinking Schools.
A critical analysis that challenges the myths in children's books about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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A critical analysis that challenges the myths in children's books about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Teaching About the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Film. By Teaching for Change. 2006. 15 minutes.
First grade teacher Maggie Donovan (SNCC veteran) introduces her students to the fight to desegregate the buses, placing Rosa Parks in the context of the larger community efforts.
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First grade teacher Maggie Donovan (SNCC veteran) introduces her students to the fight to desegregate the buses, placing Rosa Parks in the context of the larger community efforts.
Exploring Women’s Rights: The 1908 Textile Strike in a 1st-grade Class
Teaching Activity. By Dale Weiss. Rethinking Schools. 3 pages.
A teacher's reflections about a curriculum unit on women's rights contextualizes the history of the feminist movement within the broader struggle of people working for greater equality in the United States.
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A teacher's reflections about a curriculum unit on women's rights contextualizes the history of the feminist movement within the broader struggle of people working for greater equality in the United States.
Rosa
Picture book. By Nikki Giovanni. Illustrated by Bryan Collier. 2005. 40 pages.
A beautifully illustrated book for children about Rosa Parks in the context of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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A beautifully illustrated book for children about Rosa Parks in the context of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
I See the Rhythm
Picture book. By Toyomi Igus and Michele Wood. 2005. 32 pages.
A lyrical voyage through 500 years of African American music, from its roots in Africa to contemporary hip-hop for ages 6+.
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A lyrical voyage through 500 years of African American music, from its roots in Africa to contemporary hip-hop for ages 6+.
Si, Se Puede! Yes, We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A.
Picture book. By Diana Cohn and illustrated by Francisco Delgado. 2008. 31 pages.
A children's book based on the true story of the Justice for Janitors strike.
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A children's book based on the true story of the Justice for Janitors strike.
Swimmy
Picture book. By Leo Lionni. 1973. 32 pages.
A classic tale for young children about the power of organizing.
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A classic tale for young children about the power of organizing.
Rethinking Early Childhood Education
Teaching Guide. Edited by Ann Pelo. Rethinking Schools. 2008. 256 pages.
Lessons and articles about social justice early childhood education.
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Lessons and articles about social justice early childhood education.
Rethinking Our Classrooms: Teaching for Equity and Justice (Volume 2)
Teaching Guide. Edited by Rethinking Schools. Rethinking Schools. 2004. 240 pages.
Show how teachers can promote the values of community, justice, and equality while building academic skills.
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Show how teachers can promote the values of community, justice, and equality while building academic skills.