Teaching Tough Topics: Using Children's Literature to Build a Better Understanding of Social Justice, Equity, and Diversity

by Larry Swartz

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How do I use children's literature to build a deeper understanding of social justice, equity and diversity?

Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children's literature. It focuses on topics that can be challenging or sensitive, yet are significant in order to build understanding of social justice, diversity, and equity. Racism, Homophobia, Bullying, Religious Intolerance, Poverty, and Physical and Mental Challenges are just some of the themes explored. The book is rooted in the belief that by using picture books, novels, poetry, and nonfiction, teachers can enrich learning with compassion and empathy as students make connections to texts, to others, and to the world.
  • ISBN13 9781551383415
  • Publish Date 10 January 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country CA
  • Imprint Pembroke Publishing Ltd
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 277
  • Language English