April/May - Book 4

Ruby Bridges goes to school

Ruby Bridges was one of four first grade girls attending their new school under the protection and safety of laws upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Day after day, the girls heard shouts of racial epitaphs from an angry crowd of white protesters at their school. They were escorted through angry crowds by Federal Marshals who were there to provide protection for the girls. In spite of it all, these little girls persevered.

Feb/Mar - Book 3

When Sophie gets really angry

Empower students to think about being the best big you can be. Take small steps to achieve BIG outcomes at home, school and community. Understand that everyone can be BIG in their own way.

The focus of this book is to learn about becoming a BIG person. Big is not defined as large or tall, but a person who thinks BIG about the world and their place in it. The discussion encourages students to understand intrinsic rewards, rather than extrinsic.

Nov/Dec - Book 2

BIG

Empower students to think about being the best big you can be. Take small steps to achieve BIG outcomes at home, school and community. Understand that everyone can be BIG in their own way.

The focus of this book is to learn about becoming a BIG person. Big is not defined as large or tall, but a person who thinks BIG about the world and their place in it. The discussion encourages students to understand intrinsic rewards, rather than extrinsic.

October - Book 1

The Invisible Boy

This book discusses the importance of making everyone feel welcome and included. It helps students develop the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with a variety of people.

This year's theme is Empathy