Shannon and Mary explore how to start conversations about sensitive topics surrounding race, inequality, apathetic attitudes, and apologism related to books. They discuss the controversy surrounding Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss is a prolific children’s book author and global icon. And Dr. Seuss has a history of racial baggage that educators should understand when introducing his writing to their students.

books, teachingMary SaghafiOctober 22, 2020S3 E2 It's Time to Talk About Dr. Seuss, It's Time to Talk About Dr. Seuss, dr seuss, diversity, race, inequality, season 3 episode 2

S3 E1 Books as Windows, Doors, and Mirrors

Shannon and Mary open the season with a discussion about the importance of books to represent the diversity of our students giving them an opportunity to see themselves in books and opportunities to view other cultures, family structures, and values.

books, reading, teachingMary SaghafiSeptember 30, 2020S3 E1 Books as Windows, Doors, and Mirrors, books as windows mirrors, diversity in books, reading teachers, multicultural literature, elementary teacher, picture books, seeason 3 episode 1