The Children’s Literature and Reading Special Interest Group of the International Reading Association has posted their 2012 Notable Books for a Global Society booklist. Each year a committee selects 25 books for enhancing student understanding of people and cultures throughout the world. To view this year’s list, click here: 2012 NBGS Hotlist
Blog: Bringing World Events to Children through Picture Books
By Cindy Woodruff How can parents and teachers bring world events to children in ways that are developmentally appropriate? Through picture books! Today’s publishing world offers a wide variety of stunning picture books for older readers, two of which are featured here:
BLOG: Anti-Bullying Summit: I am UNAFRAID
By Hannah Pickworth, PSC President I recently returned from an Anti-bullying summit sponsored by the Truman Pierce Institute at Auburn University. Last year was the inaugural year and the summit had approximately 150 attendees, but this year, attendee numbers soared to 300. (It didn’t hurt that it was in a beautiful location – The Grand Hotel in […]
Check out a Curriculum Kit
Would you like to find books and lesson plans to help your students build a world of peace and justice? Come by the Center to check out a Curriculum Kit on topics such as Bullying and Conflict Resolution, Peace, Friendship, Diversity Celebrations, and Caring for the Environment. These kits have books, DVDs, puppets, craft ideas, […]