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    7 Highly Recommended Books That Will Spark Powerful Conversations

    Lizzie Mussoline, M. Ed.By Lizzie Mussoline, M. Ed.4 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Book Lists Picture Books Quest for Literacy Social Graces
    7 Highly Recommended Books That Will Spark Powerful Conversations
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    Growing Readers: Learning to Love Reading and Writing Column 33

    This editorial article was written by Lizzie Mussoline, M. Ed.
    Read Highly Recommended Books That Inspire Action, Allyship, Community, and Powerful Conversations
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    Inspiring our own children to learn about the world around them—including the good, the bad, the sad, and the ugly—is difficult, but essential. Our schools are embracing more expansive topics, and including perspectives around citizenship, diversity, and equality. Throughout these units of study, students will reflect on ways people provide inspiration, support, and allyship in the pursuit of change. They will learn that they too can use their unique talents to take steps toward equality and justice. Such lessons will undoubtedly leave lasting impressions—but they require hard work on the part of our educators. 

    There are many age-appropriate books on heavy topics, written by brilliant authors to help readers learn, reflect, and hopefully, be inspired to take action. No matter their age, children of all ages can make positive impacts in their communities, and beyond, every single day.  

    Whether it’s a social issue that you care strongly about and are sharing with your children, one you are learning about together, or one they have shown passion for—books can help foster and support these efforts.

    If you are a fan of this column, you know that I don’t think there is any age that is too old to enjoy the power of a picture book. You also know that I strongly believe in asking your local bookstores and librarians for their advice on the topics you are searching for. Following are just a few of the books that have come highly recommended and will help spark powerful conversations with the young and old readers in your lives.

    Picture Books That Inspire Action, Allyship, Community, and Powerful Conversations

    Our House is On Fire- Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet

    Our House is On Fire: Greta Thunberg’s Call to Save the Planet

    Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Winter

    Ages 3-8 | 40 Pages

    Publisher: Beach Lane Books | ISBN-13: 9781534467781

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    Follow the Moon Home- A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles: Book Cover

    Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles

    Written by Philippe Cousteau and Deborah Hopkinson

    Illustrated by Meilo So

    Ages 6-10 | 48 Pages

    Publisher: Chronicle Books | ISBN-13: 9781452112411

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    Emmanuel's Dream- The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah: Book Cover

    Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

    Written by Laurie Ann Thompson

    Illustrated by Sean Qualls

    Ages 5-9 | 40 Pages

    Publisher: Schwartz & Wade | ISBN-13: 9780449817445

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    She Persisted in Sports- American Olympians Who Changed the Game: Book Cover

    She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game

    Written by Chelsea Clinton

    Illustrated by Alexandra Boiger

    Ages 4-8 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Philomel Books | ISBN-13: 9780593114544

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    What Can a Citizen Do

    What Can a Citizen Do?

    Written by Dave Eggers

    Illustrated by Shawn Harris

    Ages 3-5 | 40 Pages

    Publisher: Chronicle Books | ISBN-13: 9781452173139

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    Love Is Powerful: Book by Heather Dean Brewer

    Love Is Powerful

    Written by Heather Dean Brewer

    Illustrated by LeUyen Pham

    Ages 3-6 | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Walker Books | ISBN-13: 9781406397437

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    If You’re Going to a March: Book Cover

    If You’re Going to a March

    Written by Martha Freeman

    Illustrated by Violet Kim

    Ages 5+ | 32 Pages

    Publisher: Union Square Kids | ISBN-13: 9781454929932

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    Thank you for reading the Growing Readers: Learning to Love Reading and Writing column. Bookmark this Growing Readers Column link or subscribe to our e-newsletter so you do not miss out on the monthly reading tips. 7 Highly Recommended Books That Will Spark Powerful Conversations was written by Lizzie Mussoline, M. Ed.—follow her on Instagram: @wildflower_learning_denver.

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    Lizzie loves literacy. And alliteration! With over a decade of classroom teaching experience, and years of one on one reading and dyslexia intervention, Lizzie understands the challenges and rewards of engaging with young readers. Her passion for helping children overcome learning difficulties to fall in love with reading led to the launch of Wildflower Learning; a private practice that serves the needs of young readers in Denver, CO. Follow @wildflower_learning_denver on Instagram for more literacy tips & tricks.

    2 Comments

    1. Publish Central on May 18, 2022 4:53 pm

      Interesting books that can help kids for their learning needs. And totally agree with all of it.

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      • Bianca Schulze on July 12, 2022 5:08 pm

        So glad!

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