Reading to Belong: Identity, Perspective, and Advocacy in the Elementary Grades

Schools are facing a culture war, and this work aims to equip educators with tools to facilitate critical conversations with students to question what they read, consume, and hear. Reading to Belong: Identity, Perspective, and Advocacy in the Elementary Grades bridges the gap between research and practice by sharing snapshots of conversations happening in real classrooms.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 116 pages
Publication date: 08 March 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Schools across numerous regions are currently embroiled in a profound cultural conflict. Despite a growing desire among teachers to engage in critical dialogues with their students, they encounter numerous obstacles. These tensions manifest a broader societal and political unrest, wherein our nation's schools frequently find themselves caught in the crossfire. This endeavor seeks to provide educators with the necessary tools to facilitate meaningful conversations with students, encouraging them to critically analyze the literature they read, media they consume, and information they hear.

Reading to Belong: Identity, Perspective, and Advocacy in the Elementary Grades serves as a crucial bridge between research and practice, offering glimpses into authentic classroom conversations. The framework of mirrors and windows serves as a guiding anchor, facilitating discussions as students delve deeper into self-understanding, explore diverse perspectives, and ultimately harness this knowledge to impact the world positively.

In the current educational landscape, schools face a pressing need to foster critical thinking and encourage students to engage in meaningful conversations. By equipping educators with the tools to facilitate these dialogues, we can empower students to become active contributors to society and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475874334