Fall 2020      Volume 48, Number 4

Finding Common Ground: Understanding Ourselves and the World Through Literature: Essential Question:  How Do We Value Black Lives, Struggles, and Joy?
By Jung Kim and Deborah Augsburger

Document: Column

Introductory Paragraph:  At the current writing of this column, the streets have been filled with protests for Black Lives Matter, catalyzed by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many others. There are numerous calls for change and action. The New York Times bestseller lists are overflowing with anti-racist titles. These are unprecedented times for so many reasons. And even as we don’t know what the fall will bring for preK-12 classrooms, we hope you will make room to discuss Black Lives Matter, #BlackBoyJoy, and #BlackGirlMagic. While just reading books is not enough, they can be an excellent way to start conversations and impact thinking and action. These titles are some of our favorites from the past few years that highlight the power, struggles, and victories of the Black experience—from the everyday to the extraordinary.

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.33600/IRCJ.48.4.2020.32

Page Numbers:   32-37