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A component of Social Awareness
Encouraging students to respect people from all walks of life prepares them for diverse academic and career paths. This promotes a culture of mutual respect and civility, which are crucial for success in any professional setting.
Chocolate Milk, Por Favor (9:36) - New Spanish-speaking student connects with classmates through persistence.
Sharing Our World: Animals of the Native Northwest Coast (4:01) - Informational book showcasing Northwest Coast Indigenous art and traditional knowledge about native animals.
Tasunka: A Lakota Horse Legend (16:49) - Traditional Lakota story explaining how horses came to the Plains people and the consequences of breaking promises.
The People Shall Continue (12:48) - Chronicles Native American history from creation to present day, emphasizing survival despite colonization.
We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know (16:12) - Informational picture book highlighting contemporary Native American experiences and ongoing challenges through student presentations.
As Fast as Words Could Fly (16:22) - Based on true story of African American boy who breaks typing competition barriers during desegregation.
Romeow and Drooliet (10:04) - Cat and dog version of Romeo and Juliet with happy ending.
Full Cicada Moon (Buy) - Mixed-race girl in 1969 Vermont faces prejudice while pursuing dreams of becoming an astronaut during the moon landing year.
I Can Make This Promise (Buy) - Native American girl discovers her mother's hidden identity and family history when finding old photos in the attic.
The Proudest Blue (Buy) - Girl witnesses sister's first day wearing hijab at school, learning about cultural pride despite others' negative reactions.
Same Sun Here (Buy) - Indian immigrant girl in New York City and coal miner's son in Kentucky develop friendship through pen pal letters.
Wishtree (Buy) - Centuries-old oak tree narrates story of neighborhood conflict when Muslim family moves in, ultimately bringing community together.
Wonder (Buy) - Fifth-grader with facial differences enters mainstream school for first time, transforming his community through kindness.
