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Hola are you looking for... a book that honors the latinx and bicultural experience of our students? " My Two Border Towns" by David Bowels is the perfect book. Pair the book with this resource and engage your students in discussions about refugees, helping others and visiting places that feel like home. What is included in this resource? Feelings Check in Background knowledge word map (refugee)- write or draw Answering Questions Visual Educator Questions on Post Its like boxes (to ask before, during and after the reading) Student Answering questions (with drawing boxes and multiple choice) Retelling Cut + Paste Activity (paste images, draw images, or write single words) Towns retelling craft Story grammar visual Story grammar worksheets Comparing Mexico and USA (drawing) Text- to-Self connection worksheet (What I see in my neighborhood// Community helpers) How to show kindness to those in need (drawing activity) vocabulary worksheet Why this resource will benefit your students... This resource aims to help students comprehend the story, make connections with the story, discuss refugees and the hispanic culture in respectful, loving way. Why this resource will benefit educators... This is a no prep resource! Included you can find engaging worksheets and minimal cut and paste crafts. Additionally, there are stickie notes with suggested questions that you can use as you read the book. How to use this resource: 1. Pair this resource with " My Two Border Towns" by David Bowles 2. In small groups: Students can discuss and share their experiences if they have friends or family in a place they visit. They can also work together to retell the story or describe their own towns/neighborhoods. 3. In 1:1 sessions: target reading/writing/speaking/listening goals while completing the worksheets. Can be used to work on writing skills, vocabulary, labeling, identification and syntax. 4. Whole group: introduce or review the word "refugee" in a respectful manner. See what perceptions students may already have. Read the story and discuss it, using the suggested questions. 5. Do a compare and contrast of the two towns. 6. Review community helpers with the provided worksheets of places in the neighborhood. This resource is created with so much love in English and Spanish (The author is a native speaker of a Spanish most commonly used in Colombia. Vocabulary may vary between various Spanish Speaking countries/dialects.) For classroom use/personal use only. xx Muchas gracias & enjoy! (c)cafeconspeech Your happiness with the products is extremely important to me. Please reach out to me at [email protected] with your feedback:)
According to the Cooperative Children’s Book Center, there were 249 children’s books featuring Latinx characters published in 2018. That is about 7% of the 3,644…
We have been blessed by the horror gods. If you are a big fan of horror just like me, check out this list of 8 horror novels by Latinx authors!
The gender-neutral term that’s supposed to be for everyone, well, isn’t.
Our family's favorite children's books about Guatemala and Mayan culture, plus crafts and activities that help kids explore Guatemalan culture.
Post-modernism is a tricky literary movement to explain to students, but these 8 poems are a perfect way to explore post-modernism.
Planning 5-10 minutes of sensory input every 1-2 hours with these activities for sensory seekers will help them stay calm and focused when it's needed.
Highlights The best-selling instructional and educational text centered on college student retention and graduation. Author(s): Ezella McPherson 66 Pages Education, Adult & Continuing Education Description Book Synopsis The best-selling instructional and educational text centered on college student retention and graduation. Real Outreach is about helping high school students, college students, and their families to understand the unique successes, challenges, and current needs of college students. This book is perfect for anyone interested learning more about college dropout prevention, mentoring, academic advising, academic success coaching, financial aid, campus resources, and more. Each chapter has case examples of how Dr. McPherson has supported college students (e.g., African American, Asian, Latinx, White) from diverse backgrounds (e.g., first-generation, international, students with disabilities) by helping them to overcome obstacles (e.g., academic, financial, social, and life's issues) until they achieved their goals from freshman year through graduation. She has also developed a college student retention and graduation model that she calls Real Outreach. This model encourages higher education professionals, institutional leaders, staff, and faculty members to rethink how they provide outreach so that students are fully supported when they endure challenges in college. By using the Real Outreach model outlined in the text, Dr. McPherson is confident that your institution can raise student retention and graduation rates! Perfect for public libraries, high school and college libraries. Perfect for high school courses, including: College and Career Readiness, College-Prep, English Composition, English Literature, Summer reading for high school juniors and seniors Perfect for college courses such as: The First-Year Experience, English Composition, English Literature, First Year Writing, First Year Seminar Perfect for graduate school courses, including: Adult Education, The College Student, Diversity in Higher Education Review Quotes "Designed to help higher learning institutions and educators increase retention and graduation rates among college students, Real Outreach: A Practical Guide to Retaining and Graduating College Students by Ezella McPherson, Ph.D. proposes a proven model to more deeply engage with young people and enhance academic outcomes. Supported by her lived experience as a collegiate student of color and her many years in academic advisory positions, this book offers actionable information on how best to help students succeed, beyond helping them pick classes and balance their schedules." Self-Publishing Review- 4.5 stars "Having dropped out of college two years ago, I related quite strongly to the message in Real Outreach by Ezella McPherson. The unique perspective offered, such as the challenges faced by first-generation college students and other minority groups, will go a long way toward opening the eyes of many policymakers and academicians." Readers' Favorite 5-Star Review by Frank Mutuma "Real Outreach was carefully curated to understand the different tiers of student retention and success models...Ultimately, higher education professionals should assist their students in every way possible, but there are few guides like book that break down each role in academia and provide a capstone definition of how that can be implemented in everyday interactions." -Melissa Tamayo
Inside: A list of Sonia Sotomayor quotes, along with suggested books and a biography. Sonia Sotomayor is an inspiration for millions, as a Latina who overcame many obstacles and rose to hold one of the top positions of power in the United States Supreme Court. According to the White House Archives, “She has been hailed
A children’s librarian presents thorough reviews of the best narrative nonfiction books for children in grades 3-6. She points out special features of interest to teachers and parents.
Post-modernism is a tricky literary movement to explain to students, but these 8 poems are a perfect way to explore post-modernism.
Books list featuring Latino and Hispanic characters in middle grade books. A diverse book list filled with fantasy, contemporary and historical stories.
Here at Re-imagining Migration, we strive to highlight educational resources that can humanize the experiences of migration to understand the factors that prompt people to leave their homes and the experiences that follow their journeys. We’re starting our Media Highlight series with literature by Latinx authors. These stories reflect rich history in the US, stories of migration, and experiences of navigating identities of race, class, culture, gender, and more.In this article, we feature a collection of 7 books by Latinx authors whose insightful lessons can be applied in classroom settings. As you think about discussing these books with your classes, please use the Re-imagining Migration Learning Arc.Latinx Author Collection: How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez, Dominican-American author The years between 1956 to 1970 were challenging for communities in the Dominican Republic, who dealt with political instability, military rule, revolutions and US intervention in their country. Drawing on this historical context and her own family’s experiences, Julia Alvarez’s novel, How the García Girls Lost Their Accents, explores the lives of four sisters whose family fled the Dominican Republic to move to New York City. The stories address the struggles of assimilation, racism and the various tensions that accompany the experiences and lives of the Latinx communities that migrate. Islandborn by Junot Díaz, Dominican-American author Educators, writers, families and others have noticed that children’s books tend to lack diversity, thus making it difficult for Latinx youth to find themselves represented in stories. Award-winning author Junot Díaz, decided to do something about it. His children’s picture book Islandborn focuses on young Dominican-American girls living in the Bronx, New York. The story sheds light on themes that tend to be common to the human experience of migration, especially in immigrant-heavy urban environments, such as: memory, community, art, culture, history and sociopolitical unrest. American Like Me: A Life Between Cultures by America Ferrera, Honduran-American actress and author What prompts people to move? How do families adjust to new environments? How are they received by new communities? What is it like to exist in spaces between multiple cultures, languages and backgrounds? How are identities shaped by these forces? These are a few of many similar questions that are answered in this book. Put together by America Ferrera, American Like Me: A Life Between Cultures is a diverse collection of first-hand accounts written by a variety of immigrant-origin public figures including Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, Liza Koshy, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and many more. Becoming Americans: Four Centuries of Immigrant Writing: A Library of America by Illan Stavans, Mexican-American author, educator and lexicographer Illan Stavans’ Becoming Americans: Four Centuries of Immigrant Writing: A Library of America is an anthology of stories that spans 400 years, 85 immigrants and 45 countries. Through essays, diary entries, memoirs, letters and poems, Stavans’ book portrays a diverse array of immigrant experiences. We appreciate that the stories tell us about various reasons people left their homes, the journey, their arrival in new communities and the struggles to navigate cultures and lives in the US. My Family Divided: One Girl’s Journey of Home, Loss, and Hope by Diane Guerrero, Colombian-American actress and author Imagine if you were to come home from school to find your parents missing, only to discover that they have been deported. This is what happened to Diane Guerrero when she was in high school. She tells her powerful story of loss, resilience, and survival in My Family Divided: One Girl’s Journey of Home, Loss, and Hope, the children’s version of Diane Guerrero’s memoir, In the Country We Love: My Family Divided. Through Guerrero’s powerful memoir, we learn about the impact that her family’s separation has had on her life and the challenges she faced as a teenager without her parents. Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodríguez by Richard Rodríguez, Mexican-American author In his memoir, Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodríguez, Richard Rodríguez reflects on his experiences growing up in California as the son of Mexican immigrants. He writes about thought-provoking instances of his past struggles to assimilate into American society, culture and language. Rodríguez addresses a struggle faced by many children of migration — navigating the world of his family along with the one outside it. He also addresses topics such as bilingual versus monolingual education, affirmative action and religion. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, Mexican-American author Sandra Cisneros’s classic novel, The House on Mango Street, introduces readers to life as seen by Esperanza Cordero, a Latina teenager who resides in a Chicano and Puerto Rican neighborhood in Chicago. The book, first published in 1984, touches upon the themes of culture, injustice, racism, class, feminism, sexism, and sexual abuse.This is the first in Re-imagining Migration's Media Highlight series, and we hope to continue highlighting books, films, art and more. Let us know if you found this helpful, and please feel free to send us suggestions. We are hoping to learn from the great work that you many of you have already begun.Educators, here are some related classroom tools from Re-imagining Migration that can inform your lessons on the aforementioned books and teaching strategies for migrant and immigrant-origin youth: Resources for Talking and Teaching about Immigrant Family Separations Talking and Teaching about Walls and Borders Talking and Teaching about the Fall 2018 Migrant Caravan The Language of Immigration and Politics Why Empathy Matters in Classroom Storytelling Culturally Responsive Teaching Checklist A Culturally Responsive Guide to Fostering the Inclusion of Immigrant Origin Students Can You Say My Name?: Names, Culture & Identity Adam Strom is the Director of Re-Imagining Migration. Throughout his career, Mr. Strom has connected the academy to classrooms and the community by using the latest scholarship to encourage learning about identity, bias, belonging, history, and the challenges and opportunities of civic engagement in our globalized world. The resources developed under Strom’s direction have been used in tens of thousands of classrooms and experienced by millions of students around the world including Stories of Identity: Religion, Migration, and Belonging in a Changing World and What Do We Do with a Difference? France and The Debate Over Headscarves in Schools, Identity, and Belonging in a Changing Great Britain, and the viewer’s guide to I Learn America. Before joining the Re-imagining Migration Project, Strom was the Director of Scholarship and Innovation at Facing History and Ourselves.
Post-modernism is a tricky literary movement to explain to students, but these 8 poems are a perfect way to explore post-modernism.
The gender-neutral term that’s supposed to be for everyone, well, isn’t.
Inside: A collection of Hispanic Heritage Month activities and ideas for schools or to celebrate at home. National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year in the United States, from September 15th to October 15th. It's a month to celebrate the achievements of famous Hispanic Americans, along with everyday people. HHM is also the perfect chance
A round-up of the best Spanish children's picture books to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month and support Latinx authors.
Post-modernism is a tricky literary movement to explain to students, but these 8 poems are a perfect way to explore post-modernism.
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, bibliophile, collector, writer, who spent his life championing Black history, was born on this day.
This book brings together a diverse range of scholars and practitioners working at the nexus of health literacy work in libraries. This engaging resource presents a practical and accessible guide to meet the needs of librarians, health literacy researchers, and information and service professionals seeking to address health literacy needs in their communities. Through chapters offering multiple perspectives on the topic, the book covers specific types of literacy, such as mental health literacy and health insurance literacy, as well as timely applications, such as health misinformation. Chapters in this compilation also feature health literacy and the following communities: LGBTQ+, Latinx, Black, and Immigrants, Refugees, and Migrants. The book is full of numerous examples, thoughtful advice, and discussions addressing the challenges of working with adolescents and young adults, older adults, and parent caregivers of children with rare diseases. Each chapter starts with "Key Messages'' synthesizing the main points and concludes with a proposed set of "Discussion Questions'' to inspire further reflection and to facilitate health literacy conversations. Overall, the up-to-date coverage of health literacy in various contexts explored throughout the book will be beneficial to a range of stakeholders interested in health literacy work.
Looking for Latinx poetry picture books? Check out this list of 5 extraordinary poetry picture books today!
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14 Latinx American Children's Book Lists. A list of lists by PragmaticMom to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month all year.
Wonderful children's picture books and novels featuring Hispanic and Latino children for read aloud time at home or in the classroom.
A collection of poems by Latinx poets.
The perfect recipe for your Mexican Gothic book club — these asada mushroom tacos are book-inspired and delicious.
GREAT BOOKS JUST KEEP ON COMING! This year was no exception, with what almost feels like an explosion of graphic novels, which my kiddos clamor for! Great picture books too-check them all out! And don't miss our printable list for sharing-click here. PICTURE BOOKS Three, yes three!, books came out about plátanos, and they are all wonderful-bringing together family, tradition and yummy plátanos! I am also thrilled about how they feature Abuelas as an integral part of a child's life-I spent a lot of time when I was a kid with both of my grandmothers so this definitely strikes a chord with me. *Plátanos go with everything written by Lissette Norman and illustrated by Sara Palacios *Plátanos are love written by Alyssa Reynoso-Morris and illustrated by Mariyah Rahman *The Secret of the Plátano written by Luz Maria Mack and illustrated by Stephany Mesa *Ancient Night/ Noche Antigua written by David Bowles and illustrated by David Alvarez. This is a stunning interpretation of Nahuatl traditions featuring Opossum, the Moon, and more. *Beauty Woke written by NoNieqa Ramos and illustrated by Paola Escobar is a fierce story about a little girl who pushes past the negative things said about her community to be truly herself. FOR MIDDLE GRADES *Tumble by Celia C. Pérez (@CeliaCPerez ). If you loved The First Secret of Punk, you will definitely enjoy this one! *The Enchanted Life of Valentina Mejía by Alexandra Alessandri- this book is incredible! Written by the same author as Isabel and her colores go to school, this middle grade book blends Colombian folklore, fantasy & adventure together, a must read! another on my To-Read list is Lupe Wong Won't Dance by Donna Barba Higuera, author of La Cuentista. GRAPHIC NOVELS *Invisible written by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and illustrated by Gabriela Epstein *Frizzy written by Claribel A Ortega and illustrated by Rosa Bousamra tells the story of a tween girl coming to terms with her hair. My 4th graders cannot get enough of this book! *¡¡Manu!! written and illustrated by Kelly Fernandez *Monarca: A Novel written by Leopoldo Gout and illustrated by Eva Aridjis. This is not a traditional graphic novel; but is gorgeously illustrated. Telling the tale of a young girl who transforms into a monarch butterfly and begins the migration south to México, this book is in parts coming of age, fantasy, and environmental activism-I loved it! FOR OLDER KIDS & ADULTS I’ve added this section in after reading some incredible books that deserved to be shared! *The Making of Yolanda la Bruja by Lorraine Avila is a powerful, can’t put down book that speaks to racism, school gun violence, friendships, and what we do, and don’t do, in difficult situations. I read it cover to cover in one go! *Lobizona by Romina Garber. I read this last summer along with the sequel, Cazadora, and let me tell you, they are fantastic! Set between two worlds that mirror Argentina, this is the tale of werewolves, magic, and the bonds we have with one another, community, and society. Excellent!
Looking for books to read during Latinx Heritage Month? Check out our list of 60 books to read this Latinx Heritage Month.
Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Spanish class focusing on Asian-Latinx. Asian in Latin America, AAPI Heritage Month Ideas for Spanish class.
Hispanic heritage and immigration are effectively explored through stories. A review of a new YA novel and a list of resources for books on immigration.
Celebrate Latinx culture through literature! This post shares fun children's books that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month for teachers!
Celebrate American Latinx-Hispanic History Month by honoring their diverse cultures, rich histories, and numerous contributions through an interactive WebQuest. This project includes interactive activities and a website with user-friendly research links that aim to help students learn and share information about the valuable contributions of Latinx and Hispanic Americans in a fun and engaging way. Purpose of this Resource This resource offers extensive information and activities on Latinx-Hispanic history and culture, making it an exceptional supplement or independent curriculum. What will students learn? ● Students will gain skills in conducting research, taking notes, outlining, and summarizing information. ● Students will reinforce reading skills as they learn how to identify main ideas and essential details. ● Students will learn historical information as they research their selected Hispanic-Latine American and listen to others share information. ● By presenting to others, students can improve their oral communication skills. Resources Included 1. User-Friendly WebQuest and Website This user-friendly website provides students with various resources to aid them in their projects. This saves them time that would otherwise be spent searching the internet. In addition, students may use certain recommended books if they wish. 2. Student Project Rubric A rubric has been created explicitly for this project to assess a student's work. Suggested Grade Levels: 4 - 6 Recommended duration: 1 - 2 weeks PLEASE STAY CONNECTED. Feel free to email me at [email protected] Follow me at Best Practice Learning Resources by Brenda Foster on: WEBSITE| FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | PINTEREST Join my Monthly Newsletter Blog, Best Practice Learning Resources by Brenda Foster Receive free teaching ideas and resources, new product announcements, giveaways, freebies, and special deals and promotions. New subscribers always receive freebies. Click ★HERE★ to follow my store. Copyright © Brenda Foster (Best Practice Learning Resources) LICENSING TERMS: This purchase includes a license for one teacher only for personal use in their classroom. Rights are non-transferable and cannot be passed from one teacher to another. No part of this resource will be shared with colleagues or used by an entire grade level, school, or district without purchasing the proper licenses. COPYRIGHT TERMS: This resource may not be uploaded to the internet in any form, including classroom/personal websites or network drives, unless the site is password-protected and can only be accessed by students. Sincerely, Brenda Foster (National Board Middle Childhood Generalist)
Celebrate Latinx culture through literature! This post shares fun children's books that celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month for teachers!
Post-modernism is a tricky literary movement to explain to students, but these 8 poems are a perfect way to explore post-modernism.
A compilation of fun, kid-friendly activities and resources to teach your kids how Hispanics celebrate Christmas (Navidad).
About The First Rule of Punk A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor Book The First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Malú (María Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School’s queen bee, violates the school’s dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk: be yourself. The real Malú loves rock music, skateboarding, zines, and Soyrizo (hold the cilantro, please). And when she assembles a group of like-minded misfits at school and starts a band, Malú finally begins to feel at home. She’ll do anything to preserve this, which includes standing up to an anti-punk school administration to fight for her right to express herself! Black and white illustrations and collage art by award-winning author Celia C. Pérez are featured throughout. “ Malú rocks! “ —Victoria Jamieson, author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning Roller Girl
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