Full Description
Spark meaningful conversations about race, identity, and social justice in your classroom using read alouds as an entry point.
Students need to see themselves and their peers in the books they read, and to engage with varying viewpoints. How can educators create a safe and nurturing space that inspires young children to explore diversity and ask curious questions?
In Rebellious Read Alouds, author Vera Ahiyya—beloved by educators worldwide as The Tutu Teacher (@thetututeacher and @diversereads on Instagram)—empowers teachers to encourage classroom conversations about important and culturally relevant topics using daily read alouds as an entry point. Presenting a broad range of read aloud lessons around current, diverse picture books that can ignite deep conversations and learning about self, others, and the world, this wise and joyful guide prepares educators to tackle "hushed topics" with young children. It includes:
Booklists, tools, and recommendations for building an inclusive classroom library of titles written or illustrated by people in traditionally marginalized populations
Tips and resources for facilitating diversity conversations in a way that's developmentally appropriate — and meets ELA and social justice standards
45 complete lessons plans around children's books, with prompts and recommended stopping points for conversation, and suggestions for inspiring discussion and scaffolding deep thinking
Interviews with educators and parents who offer advice from their experience doing rebellious read alouds
Suggestions for partnering with administration, parents, and colleagues on this important work
Spark the rebellious reader inside you and lead your students toward creating a more just and equitable world.
Contents
Prologue
Part 1: What is a Rebellious Read Aloud
Part 2: Rebellious Read Aloud Lessons
Introduction to Lesson Format
Our NAMES Are Important
Our FEATURES Are Important
Our TRADITIONS Are Important
Our ACTIONS Are Important
Our FAMILIES Are Important
Our IDENTITIES Are Important
Our DISABILITIES Are Important
Our FOODS Are Important
Our HISTORIES Are Important
Part 3: Communicating with Parents, Administrators, and Colleagues
Epilogue: Wishes
Appendix
