May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Parents and educators have a great opportunity to start conversations that should continue all year round. In this post, you’ll find a variety of children’s books about important Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history, as well as fiction that provides a window into a variety of AANHPI cultural […]
April is Arab-American Heritage Month, so it’s the perfect time for your family or learners to read books starring Arab-American characters. (Though I’ll add the disclaimer I always do about heritage months. This is a time to amplify the learning we should be doing all year round!) First, it’s important to clarify which groups of people are considered Arab-American. As […]
I have vivid memories of reading The Little House on the Prairie series over and over as a child. We had been gifted a hardback set from a church member that I treasured. I was intrigued by the stories shared in the books, and how different Laura and Mary’s lives were from my own. As an adult though, I decided […]
18 engaging children’s books starring Muslim characters
Kids in North America and Europe are exposed to so many stereotypes and misinformation about Islam. Great stories starring Muslim characters provide crucial mirrors for Muslim children. They also counter false information and prejudice among non-Muslim kids. After all, it’s stories that help us to understand another person’s journey (as well helping us understand our own life experiences.) Related Post: Children’s books […]
Parents and educators often feel ill equipped to talk to kids about race. Race and racism are such complicated, painful topics. The good news is that there are many helpful children’s books about race and racism that we can use to spark conversations with kids of all ages. In this post you’ll find a variety of children’s book about race, […]
In the early 20th century, Harlem became the epicenter of an explosion of Black culture, arts, and philosophy during what’s now called the Harlem Renaissance. Learning about the leaders and intellectual and artistic movements of this era is a rich and meaningful way to explore Black history with children. Read on to discover 12 culturally-rich books about the Harlem Renaissance […]
11 Children’s Books that Celebrate Ramadan and Eid-al-Fitr
Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic year. During Ramadan, adult and teen Muslims fast from food and water during the daylight hours. In fact, fasting during Ramadan is so important that it is one of the five pillars of Islam. The dates of Ramadan shift each year because the Islamic calendar is lunar, and it may be 29 […]
What do I love about raising a kid the Montessori way? Even while he’s having fun, our son is learning, not just being entertained. Before I share this list of our favorite Montessori-inspired toys for 5 year olds and 6 year olds, let me share a disclaimer. There’s technically no such thing as Montessori toys, since Maria Montessori created learning […]
How is 2023 almost over? Since it’s close to December, it means it’s time to share my favorite diverse and anti-bias children’s books that were published in 2023. First, let me say that there were so many amazing social justice and anti-bias children’s books that came out this year that I haven’t yet had a chance to read. For now, […]
Are you a parent or educator concerned about social justice? Then you’ve probably wondered about how to talk to children about slavery, a painful and complicated topic. At what age should we start the conversation? What steps should we take to prepare before we talk with children about slavery? What factors make these talks different if we have them at […]