Rebellious Read Alouds: Inviting Conversations About Diversity With Children's Books [grades K-5]

"The Rebellious Read Aloud attempts to empower educators to courageously converse with students around important and culturally relevant current topics in a way that's developmentally appropriate and meets ELA and social justice standards. After laying the foundation for why diverse books and difficult conversations about "hushed topics" are important; how to create classroom conditions that scaffold students' deep thinking and conversations using picture books; and how to address concerns from students,colleagues, and parents, this book presents 45 read aloud lessons around current, diverse picture books that can spark deep conversation and learning about self, others, and the world. Author Vera Ahiyya is beloved by thousands of educators worldwide as The Tutu Teacher (@thetututeacher and @diversereads on Instagram) for her love of children's books, her enthusiasm for teaching young children, and her passion for facilitating conversations about race, identity, and social justice using read alouds as anentry point. This is her first professional book - sure to spark the rebellious reader inside elementary teachers everywhere"
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 workSpark the rebellious reader inside you and lead your students toward creating a more just and equitable world.