It can be hard to know where to begin when teaching others and learning about Hispanic Heritage Month. Here are some literacy ideas to get you started.
Browsing: Culture
MAYA VAN DER MEER’s Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion, Buddhist fairy tale, is a book to treasure.
Carole P. Roman’s “If You Were Me And Lived…” award-winning series shows young readers what their lives would be like if they lived in another country, providing an opportunity to learn about different customs and celebrations.
I am an English Language Learner promotes cultural inclusivity, celebrates diversity, and encourages empathy.
Melissa Campesi tells us how her experience as an ESL teacher inspired her to write I Am An English-Language Learner.
This book details the courage it takes to not only learn a second language but to also assimilate into a new country.
The DK Smithsonian Timelines of Everything presents information in the form of a chronologically ordered set of time-lines, ranging from the events of pre-history through to the modern world, and drawn from cultures all over the world.
A well-executed and vivid coming-of-age story, Chula the Fox introduces Chickasaw heritage and culture and explores the concepts of grief and compassion.
Filled with wisdom, knowledge, and courage—just like the Chickasaw elders—readers ages 6 and up are sure to be fascinated by this educational picture book.
Great as both a story and introductory guide to Chinese culture and cuisine, this is an excellent addition to any child’s library.