Teaching Tough Topics: How Do I Use Children's Literature to Build a Deeper Understanding of Social Justice, Equity, and Diversity?

by Larry Swartz

Teaching Tough Topics shows teachers how to lead students to become caring citizens as they read and respond to quality children's literature. It focuses on topics that can be challenging or sensitive yet significant for building an understanding of social justice, diversity and equity. Racism, homophobia, bullying, religious intolerance, poverty, and physical and mental challenges are just some of the themes explored. The book is rooted in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551383411
• ISBN13: 9781551383415
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 8