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The characters in this post are all from books whose Black males protagonists are navigating predominately White school spaces.
Oftentimes, being Black in these spaces leaves students feeling isolated, othered, and lacking a sense of belonging. The following middle-grade and young adult titles provide a mirror and a window to diversity, inclusion, resilience, and allyship. Titles: Black Boy, White School, from Cleveland's own Brian F. Walker #CLE Black, Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes New Kid & Class Act from Jerry Craft Dear Martin by Nic Stone A Love-Hate Thing by Whitney D. Grandison Beat: Juice WRLD Black & White What it means to read and write books for kids....
As Educators and Libraries we see these diagrams about representation.
How are we relaying the message to parents and caregivers about this data? What advice do you have or what has your school/library done to convey cultural responsiveness to your community of parents and caregivers? Illustration Repost from @readwithriver Dr. Michael W. Waters, the author of 'For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World,' talks about his literacy path through the church, social justice, Hip Hop, the Black storytelling tradition, family literacy, and his forthcoming book.
His new book Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip is out October 12th. Foot Soldiers Park https://footsoldierspark.org/ Bolton John Foundation https://boltonco.com/bolton-foundation/ MOBB United for Social Change https://www.mobbunited.org/ |
AuthorSWE ARE HERE will provide you book reviews, discussions, news, and programming about literature and literacy by and about Black males. This site will also feature vlog conversations on topics related to the promoting literacy and voice for Black boys and young men. Archives
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