Social Awareness with Mentor Texts

We are four diverse educators sharing stories of our personal journeys as we facilitate lessons using mentor texts to raise students' social awareness.

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Excited to be here! @ILAToday #ILAequity

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We’re honored to be on the list of dynamic speakers for the @ILAToday event on May 19!

[ILA @ILAToday]

May 19: ILA is LIVE and IN PERSON for a #DEI / #DEIB event at @DelStateUniv. Seating is limited; reserve yours today! #netDE #eduDE https://t.co/ZM75TKYtV2

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We are thrilled to announce we will be among the dynamic presenters at #PCTELA21 Join our session “Raising Social Awareness through Conversations and Mentor Texts.” Register at https://t.co/Bgufmbt8Xs

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Be sure to sign up for our upcoming (virtual) presentation on 2/27 at KSLA-DVLA’s Murph Crawford Conference! We hope to see you! https://t.co/oNzAMMGrya

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

"I do believe that it’s better late than never, but schools must be intentional and thoughtful as they begin this life-long commitment." @teachntransform offers questions educators should be asking as schools embark on anti-racist education work.
https://t.co/kf5VZ4UgPd

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

A Zoom conversation with author @angiecthomas on Monday at 5 p.m. eastern. @PAWLPnews @SAMTnow @PCTELANews

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

If anti-racist action begins with self-reflection, a good starting question for white educators is: "When and how have I sent students the message that silence is an appropriate response to injustice?" https://t.co/8SOSnzqtAY

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Are you an anti-racist teacher?
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We agree! Our advice has always been that books can help you start this critical dialogue with children! Thank you @reneewauthor and @DrIbram

[Renée Watson @reneewauthor]

Ibram X. Kendi and I shared our thoughts on how & why adults should talk to kids about race and racism.

“...Use books as a conversation starter.” -@DrIbram

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[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

Black literature saved me, raised me, fed me, made me. Black literature taught me how to think, how to write, how to challenge, how to be me. This week, I’m supporting a campaign to buy two books by Black writers. Join us. #blackpublishingpower #blackoutbestsellerlist

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

Ishmael Reed & the art of poetry. @PCTELANews @PAWLPnews @MattRKay @SAMTnow

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

It is empty when politicians call for healing and peace without stating antiracist policies they want to institute. Words bring momentary healing and peace. Policy change brings lasting healing and peace by rooting out the racism suffocating so many people. We want to breathe.

[Lee & Low Books @LEEandLOW]

Our industry has denied Black readers the opportunity to see themselves in books, and has put Black people at risk by continually centering White voices. This is the time for us to reflect on that and find ways to do better.

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

Collaborative School Cultures – Lynne's Blog https://t.co/fvfdcAEh9W
Promoting the Right Environment through social interactions. @SAMTnow @PAWLPnews @KeystoneReading @PCTELANews @stenhousepub

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

Great piece in this issue of ASCD's ED Leadership journal. Love your standing column, @MattRKay! @PCTELANews @KeystoneReading @PAWLPnews @SAMTnow @stenhousepub

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

Worth your time to read this article: The Best 45 Diverse Children’s Books of 2019 to Read Over and Over Again - https://t.co/3eTxrXhiM5

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

A book to share by zoologist/author Nicola Davies that celebrates the diversity of life on earth with a message for all on our role in saving the planet's great diversity for future generations. @SAMTnow @PAWLPnews @PCTELANews @KeystoneReading

[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

In Phoenixville Area School District with @Dr_RJ_reads sharing books including Just Ask: Be Brave, Be Different, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor with Ss & Ts & celebrating our many unique qualities. Our team will present at #MRA20 in early April. @SAMTnow

[Janice Ewing @JanMEwing]

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[Lynne R. Dorfman @LynneRDorfman]

Have you read @MattRKay's book, Not Light, But Fire? Do not miss it! @stenhousepub @SAMTnow @PAWLPnews @PCTELANews