ByTamara Shiloh
‘Caste’
A hidden phenomenon has weaved its way through the surface of American history and defined a so-called hierarchy of human rankings: a caste system. Caste is defined as a “division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race.”
In the eye-opening book “Caste: The Origins of our Discontents”, author Isabel Wilkerson pens an artful portrait of this phenomenon in America by telling the stories of the lives of real people.
Each piece is a thoroughly researched, riveting narrative describing beyond race, class, or other factors a caste system powerful enough to influence lives and behaviors.
26 Books About Activism & Speaking Up for Young Readers
Inspiration to change the world!
We all want our students to believe they can change the world through thoughtful and peaceful action. Offering a steady and diverse diet of examples of activism can inspire kids to become activists themselves and helps them appreciate the work of activists throughout history. Check out 26 of our favorite recent books about activism and speaking up for young readers.
We love this book for introducing our youngest students to the idea of activism. It’s guaranteed to incite a flurry of passionate sign-making in your classroom!
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I read 1,000 picture books. Hereâs what I learned.
Some people assume that childrenâs books are not for an intelligent audience because they are written for the young. Though kids books can be funny, silly or simple, they contain truths. The more profoundly simple that truth is, the more people of all ages can learn from it.
This year, I read 1,000 different picture books while researching the childrenâs literary market. I was astounded at how many books contained messages that applied to my life, especially at this moment in time. Here are some of the truths I picked up.