| More Than A Book - Book-centered tools to engage children in discussing difficult topics |
| https://morethanabook.org Direct contact link As we all know we are living in a time where it is no longer enough to just be aware. We must raise our children to actively participate in changing how our society treats all of its citizens especially those of marginalized groups. The purpose of More Than A Book is to support parents in using children’s books to engage their kids in meaningful conversation about topics that aren’t always comfortable to talk about. The internet is full of so many great lists of books your family can read to embrace diversity & explore topics like racism gender identity etc. However I struggled to find any lists that went beyond the titles and descriptions. So I decided to combine my love of children’s books with my background in child psychology (as well as my commitment to actively continue learning) to help families really explore the story. Focusing on elementary-age kids I develop questions and activities specific to each title that parents can use to engage their kids in meaningful ways; the book then becoming a tool and more than just a book. While there are books that are enjoyable reads & simply promote an awareness and appreciation of diversity as part of what makes being a human so great; there are so many more with the potential to create meaningful understanding that can lead to changes in perceptions & actions. Each post will include a brief description of the book discussion questions and activity ideas. I will also include a link to an online read aloud wherever possible. I encourage families to check out books from the local library or purchase them whenever possible. The simple action of getting a physical copy of the book creates a ripple effect in which libraries bookstores and publishers see an increase in demand and will publish/acquire more book titles of […]  /morethanabook.org/ /morethanabookorg/ |  |
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