Mary Ann Cappiello
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Preparing for the 2020 Election Cycle
When headlines scream out our political dysfunction, and a global pandemic keeps us uncertain at home, we can all feel powerless. But with a book like this, that offers both information and action, young people, their teachers, and their families can feel empowered.
Exploring Native American Activism and Environmental Justice
In this historic moment, as people around the world shelter at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, there has never been a more potent time to be reminded of our need to be good stewards of the earth we share.
Using Online Museum Resources for Literacy Learning
Whether you are a K-12 teacher trying to support students online or a parent, grandparent, or family or community member trying to support learning for a range of students and ages during this period of disruption, we hope you can find these resources interesting and engaging, and these simple protocols helpful.
Shedding Light on 20th Century Termination and Relocation Efforts with Indian No More
Ideal for explorations of family, friendship, and identity, the impact of federal policies generationally on Native Americans, and the process by which we claim our own identities, Indian No More will linger in the hearts and minds of readers.
Exploring Race, Class, and School Integration with The Long Ride
For independent and curricular explorations, The Long Ride offers readers a snapshot of a girl, a city, and a country trying to forge a new identity and a foundation for the future.
Celebrating Grandparents and Elders
Preschool and primary grade readers will find comfort in the closeness and warmth shared between grandparents and grandchildren as they go about their everyday rituals and routines.
Saying Goodbye to 2019 with the Best in Children’s Books
We hope you find this curated "best of" list useful for your winter holiday reading and gift-giving, your classroom planning, and/or your library purchases.
Fostering a Sense of Gratitude Year-Round with Thanku
Beyond a focus on giving thanks in November, Thanku can be used across the school year for read alouds at the beginning and end of the day, poetry genre studies, as an exploration of theme across language arts, and as a window into small moments in writer’s workshop.
Teaching with 2019 Caldecott Winner "Hello Lighthouse"
A lesson plan for Sophie Blackall's award-winning picture book.