Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is acknowledged by Muslims around the world as a month of fasting. We encourage everyone to take this time to explore the richness of Islamic traditions and emphasize the importance of diversity in a world where Islamophobia continues to be …
Earth Day is April 22, but learning about our impact on the environment and ways we can protect our planet is a lifelong commitment. Looking for books to read with your students to spark conversations about climate change? Below are some suggestions of fiction titles paired with nonfiction books that …
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day where we continue to push for a world free from gender bias and shine light on folks who are fighting for equality. Looking for an activity to celebrate International Women’s Day with your class? We’ve created a free worksheet to help students …
The following post was written by Kate Hargreaves, author of Jammer Star. Roller derby can sound intimidating. It’s a contact sport, you have to learn new skills (like how to roller skate!) and you don’t learn the rules in gym class at school (yet!). But it’s also one of the …
Today is Giving Tuesday but supporting your community never goes out of season. Looking for ways to give back during the holidays? We’ve compiled a list of five of causes that are close to our hearts. Teacher Tip: Are you a teacher raising money with your school or classroom this …
The following post was written by Robin Stevenson. I was standing in front of about fifty children, enthusiastic and curious fifth graders, talking about my book Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Community. I’d just finished telling them about the Stonewall Riots, showing them photos of the Stonewall Inn, and of the …
