Bring an anti-bias picture book to share with the class that addresses one of the eight major areas of bias: racism, sexism, hetero-sexism, ableism, classism, ageism, religious intolerance, and size acceptance. Be prepared to share why you selected your book and provide a brief summary.
Celebrating the strengths of children with Asperger Syndrome and high-functioning autism. An alphabetical enumeration of individual traits that make children--and others--unique features talents and abilities from the autism spectrum.
(Ableism)
A fictional story inspired by two sisters. It touches on the difficulties children encounter when they meet a child with special needs such as autism. Siblings may find it difficult to explain to their friends, or feel disappointed when their friends aren't more understanding. Leah's Voice tells the story of two sisters facing these challenges. Through her kindness and devotion, one sister teaches by example the importance of including everyone and showing acceptance.
(Ableism)
At once the monks encounter frightened villagers who lock their windows and darken their homes. The villagers have long been ravaged by harsh times, and their hearts have grown hard toward everyone they meet. But when the monks cleverly entice them to make soup from stones, the villagers discover how much they each have to give --- and how much more comes back in return.
(Cultural Identity)
When President Woodrow Wilson arrived in Washington, DC, to start his first term, women's rights leader Alice Paul was ready to demand an amendment to the Constitution that allowed women to vote. The president though that idea was ridiculous.
(Gender identity)
Holly Robinson Peete, bestselling author, actress, and national autism spokesperson, has paired with her daughter, Ryan to co-author this uplifting book based on their own personal experiences with Holly's son and Ryan's brother RJ, who has autism.
(Ableism)
Lizzie Demands a Seat! by
One hundred years before Rosa Parks took her stand, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jennings tried to board a streetcar in New York City on her way to church. Though there were plenty of empty seats, she was denied entry, assaulted, and threatened all because of her race -- even though New York was a free state at that time. Lizzie decided to fight back. She told her story, took her case to court -- where future president Chester Arthur represented her -- and won! Her victory was the first recorded in the fight for equal rights on public transportation, and Lizzie's case set a precedent.
Sweet Justice by
"A picture book biography about Georgia Gilmore, the woman whose cooking helped feed and fund the Montgomery bus boycott of 1956"-- Provided by publisher.
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer by
Presents a collage-illustrated treasury of poems and spirituals inspired by the life and work of civil rights advocate Fannie Lou Hamer.
The Youngest Marcher by
Presents the life of nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks who became the youngest known child to be arrested for picketing against Birmingham segregation practices in 1963.
Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine by
Offers an illustrated telling of the story of Ada Byron Lovelace, from her early creative fascination with mathematics and science and her devastating bout with measles, to the ground-breaking algorithm she wrote for Charles Babbage's analytical engine.
Students have three options to retrieve books through the Smiley Memorial Library.
#1 - Choose a book displayed in this course guide, then come to the Smiley library to check it out. See How to Find Books on the Library's Shelves for more information on how to use the Library catalog to find a book in the Library.
#2 - Select a book from the annotated bibliography found under the additional resources tab, then come to the library for assistance in retrieving the title. Be sure to write down the complete title and author's name.
#3- If book selection is unavailable in the Smiley Memorial Library catalog, you may also come to the Library to place a request for an interlibrary loan.
Julián Is a Mermaid by
(Gender Diversity)
We Are Little Feminists: Families by
What makes your family special? The We Are Little Feminists series celebrates all of who we are. We created our Families book to help families & educators discuss gender and sexuality. (Gender Diversity)
A Piece of Home by
A child friendly story about the trials and triumphs of starting over and making new friends, while keeping family and traditions close. (cultural-diversity)
Elizabeth Started All the Trouble by
She couldn't go to college. She couldn't become a politician. She couldn't even vote. But Elizabeth Cady Stanton didn't let that stop her. She called on women across the nation to stand together and demand to be treated as equal to men--and that included the right to vote. It took nearly seventy-five years and generations of women fighting for their rights through words, through action, and through pure determination--for things to slowly begin to change. (Activism)
Rosa Parks by
Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. Rosa was described as "the mother of the freedom movement". This inspiring story of Rosa's life is moving, and approachable for young readers. (Activism/Racism)
The Teachers March! by
"Reverend F.D. Reese was a leader of the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. As a teacher and principal, he recognized that his colleagues were viewed with great respect in the city. Could he convince them to risk their jobs--and perhaps their lives--by organizing a teachers-only march to the county courthouse to demand their right to vote? On January 22, 1965, the Black teachers left their classrooms and did just that, with Reverend Reese leading the way. Noted nonfiction authors Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace conducted the last interviews with Reverend Reese before his death in 2018 and interviewed several teachers and their family members in order to tell this story, which is especially important today" -- Amazon.com. (Activism)
Bound for America by
This book is the story of that great migration out of Europe to America. The author writes out the experience of his own immigrant history. Of course his experience was not exactly the same as all others. But despite some important differences, there is a common core. What happened to them helps me to understand what happened to other Europeans (Immigrants/Refugees).
If You Were a Kid During the Civil Rights Movement by
After decades of unfair treatment, African Americans began a powerful movement for civil rights in the 1960s. Travel through time with Mark and Connie as they fight for freedom and equality in this exciting blend of fiction and nonfiction. You will see that life today is a lot different than it was in the past!
If You Lived at the Time of Martin Luther King by
In the 1950s and 1960s, black people thoughout the south began to get together to fight for their rights as free people. Martin Luther King, Jr., was one of the most famous leaders of this movement for change, known as the civil rights movement.
*Silver medal winner in the 'Self-Esteem' category of the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2015* The colorful illustrations in this unique picture book will encourage children to love their bodies from an early age. By learning about all the wonderful things bodies can do, and how each body is different and unique, children will be inspired to take good care of their bodies throughout their lives. Promoting respect for body diversity among children will also encourage kindness and help prevent bullying. (Cultural Image and Size Acceptance)
From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure celebration of all the different human bodies that exist in the world. Highlighting the various skin tones, body shapes, and hair types is just the beginning in this truly inclusive book. With its joyful illustrations and encouraging refrain, it will instill body acceptance and confidence in the youngest of readers. "My body, your body, every different kind of body! All of them are good bodies! BODIES ARE COOL!"
Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies.
What do you love about you? Find out in this sweet padded storybook full of wonder and love!I love my wiggle toes. I love my smelly nose!From head to toe, there's so much to love about wild, wonderful you! With charming illustrations and a sweet, bouncy text that begs to be read aloud, this padded board book is a joyous reminder to little ones to love their whole selves -- just as they are.A glorious celebration of self-esteem that's full of humor, love, and heart.Wonderful Me: Books that celebrate the milestone emotional and social moments of little ones of today!
Rhyming text and illustrations celebrate being content with the skin in which one lives, whatever that skin might be. With the ease and simplicity of a nursery rhyme, this lively story delivers an important message of social acceptance to young readers. Themes associated with child development and social harmony, such as friendship, acceptance, self-esteem, and diversity are promoted in simple and straightforward prose. Vivid illustrations of children's activities for all cultures, such as swimming in the ocean, hugging, catching butterflies, and eating birthday cake are also provided. This delightful picture book offers a wonderful venue through which parents and teachers can discuss important social concepts with their children.
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