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Book

How can I be an ally?

Call Number

  • J 305.8 ELME (CEN, EAS, POW, WSQ)

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Publication Information

Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, [2021]

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grades 4-6 Cherry Lake Publishing.

Summary

"Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Kelisa Wing to reach children of all races and encourage them to approach race issues with open eyes and minds. Includes 21st Century Skills and content, as well as a PBL activity across the Racial Justice in America series. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Introduction to allyship
  • What is an ally?
  • Being an ally
  • DO THE WORK!
  • How can I be an ally in my family?
  • How can I be an ally at school?
  • How can I be an ally in my community?

Subjects

Added Authors

Kelisa Wing