Charlie is not like everyone else. But that hasn’t stopped him from going to school, playing baseball, or even completing a half-marathon! The Adventures with Charlie book series from Charles Schoen shares the inspirational tales of a young boy who is disabled, but this is what makes him special — even magical — and he makes friends everywhere he goes. Parents and children can follow Charlie as he learns and grows through new experiences. In the first book of the series, Charlie … [Read more...]
Guide to Selecting Books Your Children Will Love
Give your child a lifelong love for reading by selecting books they’ll love. Remember what fascinated you when you were little and consider what librarians have discovered over the years. The New York Public Library recently published a list of 100 great children's books from the past 100 years along with a special exhibit of children’s literature. Take a look at their suggestions and other tips for helping your kids find awesome reading materials. Suggestions for Children’s Books See … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Embrace Diversity
Civil rights activist, poet, and award-winning author Maya Angelou once said, "It is time for parents to teach our child early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength." She was a firm believer that the world would be a better place if we all learned to work together to achieve one goal. Over the past ten years, there has been an exponential increase in children's books to bring awareness of various races and cultures. One such author who promotes this message is Isabel … [Read more...]
The Oxford Method Puts Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusion
The pandemic changed how education was delivered for millions of students. While just about everyone was impacted, it has been especially difficult on minority students. According to McKinsey & Company, the disparities among student groups grew over the last year. It reports that when it comes to learning, the pandemic took a heavy toll on Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous communities around the country. It found that students of color had fallen 3-5 months behind, while white students were … [Read more...]