How do stories help us respect and cross borders of identity, place, and culture? And once we’ve crossed a border, what do we do with that newfound empathy? Borders protect our identity, our place, and our culture. But they can also isolate us from the opportunity to give and receive …
How can teachers, parents, and librarians use fiction help children develop age-appropriate views of current social issues? Children’s books make up a $3 billion industry. But their influence? Maybe incalculable. To talk about using middle-grade novels to teach about social issues, we invited Tracy LeGrand and Bibi Belford to join …