3 Books Published by Corwin on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Click for more detail about Rebellious Read Alouds: Inviting Conversations about Diversity with Children?s Books [Grades K-5] by Vera Ahiyya Rebellious Read Alouds: Inviting Conversations about Diversity with Children?s Books [Grades K-5]

by Vera Ahiyya
Corwin (Apr 08, 2022)
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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 work

Spark the rebellious reader inside you and lead your students toward creating a more just and equitable world.


Click for more detail about Yes, You Can!: Advice for Teachers Who Want a Great Start and a Great Finish With Their Students of Color by Gail L. Thompson Yes, You Can!: Advice for Teachers Who Want a Great Start and a Great Finish With Their Students of Color

by Gail L. Thompson
Corwin (May 22, 2014)
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An all-in-one toolkit that empowers new teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners  In this book, renowned experts give novice teachers the self-confidence and empathy they need to address what may be their greatest challenge: guiding disadvantaged students to success in the classroom. Yes, You Can! includes:

 Powerful vignettes about real teachers and students help promote teacher empathy and understanding Original research conducted by the authors on the confidence levels of new and experienced educators  Targeted strategies for many student profiles: African American, Latino, Asian American, White, high-achiever, low-achiever, and more


Click for more detail about The Power of One: How You Can Help or Harm African American Students by Gail L. Thompson The Power of One: How You Can Help or Harm African American Students

by Gail L. Thompson
Corwin (Dec 07, 2009)
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YOU have the power to make a difference with your African American students!

This interactive staff development resource helps educators deal with the main barriers?often personal assumptions or mind-sets?that can impede their progress with African American K–12 students. Calling upon readers to embark upon a personal journey to address these issues, the author skillfully combines moving first-person narratives, personal growth exercises, and informational text, and shows educators how to: Deal with obstacles to successful classroom management Foster positive interactions within the classroom Prepare African American students to succeed on standardized tests Build positive relationships with African American parents