Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Our AmeriCorps member Fiona has organized a series of picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books which celebrate our rich past, present, and future by highlighting diverse identities, cultures, and stories. These books have a specific focus on cultural awareness, notable figures, and moments of resistance and change. We value the intergenerational relationships built through the mentoring program, and would like to create a space to reflect on the past and dream of a better future. We believe this series emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will allow us to do both. Check out her book selections here!
Our AmeriCorps member Fiona has organized a series of picture books, graphic novels, and chapter books which celebrate our rich past, present, and future by highlighting diverse identities, cultures, and stories. These books have a specific focus on cultural awareness, notable figures, and moments of resistance and change. We value the intergenerational relationships built through the mentoring program, and would like to create a space to reflect on the past and dream of a better future. We believe this series emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) will allow us to do both. Check out her book selections here!
Choose a “Poem for Two Voices” and practice reading it. One person reads the left side, another person reads the right side, and you both read the middle together. Pick a character or part of the poem you want to create into a hat, then perform your poem! Reach out for poem ideas and hat materials.
Read or listen to the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. Then make your own paper flowers. Watch this video to explain how to make the flowers, or use your imagination.
Make your flowers as bright and unique as Chrysanthemum!
Make your flowers as bright and unique as Chrysanthemum!
Read or listen to the book Friends, written and illustrated by Helme Heine. Then create your own unique friendship bracelet. You can watch this video that will explain how to braid a bracelet, or for a more simple design request some beads and string from the mentoring office! Be in touch and let us know what materials you will need!
Piggie & Elephant are great friends, and they just can't believe that they are in a book! After reading, or listening, to one of these books with your friend, make your own finger puppets! You can request a copy of one or more of these creative Mo Willem's books to read together, or listen online.
Click here to listen to "We Are in a Book" or "My Trumpet"
Click here to listen to "We Are in a Book" or "My Trumpet"
Read the book The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear (or watch the video) with your mentor/mentee. Then use the template and art materials to create your own wish tree. This is a great opportunity to talk about some wishes you have for the upcoming year, Be sure to add your wishes to your own wish tree!
Winter is here. Time for Snow-people books and crafts! After reading one of the many books about snow, snow-people, and winter you can make this fun snowman craft.
When you make your request, be sure to let us know what books you might like (or let us pick some out for you)
When you make your request, be sure to let us know what books you might like (or let us pick some out for you)
On a stormy night two hundred years ago, a young woman sat in a dark house and dreamed of her life as a writer. This fascinating story gives readers insight into the tale behind one of the world's most celebrated novels and the creation of an indelible figure that is recognizable to readers of all ages.
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Use your own thumbprints, ink, and your imagination to create your own creepy crawly monsters!
Listen here.
Use your own thumbprints, ink, and your imagination to create your own creepy crawly monsters!
When war came to Syria, many fled the once-beautiful city of Aleppo and were forced to become refugees in far-flung places. But Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel decided to stay and work as an ambulance driver, helping the civilians that couldn’t leave. He quickly realized that it wasn’t just people who needed care, but also the hundreds of cats abandoned on the streets.
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Create your own purrfect paper pet, with this fun cat craft!
Listen here.
Create your own purrfect paper pet, with this fun cat craft!
