This post and Rhonda's post are so needed. I'm not usually a fan of 'history months', but understand their importance. Being a hyphenate of Arab descent and trying to raise a hyphenate proved difficult when trying to find kidlit reflecting our identities. So, I'm glad there's more discussion over this. I also wanted to share Cathy Camper's picture book - ARAB, ARAB ALL YEAR LONG! A title that clearly expresses how I feel whenever these months come around. Her book, TEN WAYS TO HEAR SNOW, is also a favorite.
We focus on mg here & Rhonda made a great list of pb’s including the one you mention. You already know I’m divested from dei version of heritage months.
Yes. I hear you on the latter. I find it difficult to navigate these 'heritage months', for so many reasons. They always feel performative and not really encourage the 365 days of the year mentality, and so much more that can never really be unpacked.
Rhonda's picture book looks so wonderful! Cannot wait. And appreciate her slides and your post here.
Same! Her follow up sm posts will be ones to watch!
This post and Rhonda's post are so needed. I'm not usually a fan of 'history months', but understand their importance. Being a hyphenate of Arab descent and trying to raise a hyphenate proved difficult when trying to find kidlit reflecting our identities. So, I'm glad there's more discussion over this. I also wanted to share Cathy Camper's picture book - ARAB, ARAB ALL YEAR LONG! A title that clearly expresses how I feel whenever these months come around. Her book, TEN WAYS TO HEAR SNOW, is also a favorite.
We focus on mg here & Rhonda made a great list of pb’s including the one you mention. You already know I’m divested from dei version of heritage months.
Yes. I hear you on the latter. I find it difficult to navigate these 'heritage months', for so many reasons. They always feel performative and not really encourage the 365 days of the year mentality, and so much more that can never really be unpacked.