This is a story about how the author “fell in love with her hair”. When she was a little girl, her mother would often comb her hair in the evening before bed. She would make herself comfortable sitting on the floor between her mom’s knees and relax as her mom oiled her scalp, ...

“Zuri’s hair lets her be her! It coils and kinks to perfectly match a princess tiara or a superhero cape. But an extra special day calls for an extra special style!  Comb in hand, Daddy steps in to help Zuri find the perfect fit.” Hair...

1. A child who is unsure about what to do with a new experience learns to cultivate courage, curiosity, and a willingness to try new things. Reading this at any age provides an opportunity to discuss a "growth mindset," which means to be open to new experiences and take risks 
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In this book, Sonia and her friends share what is unique about each one of them as they work together to plant a garden. It is their differences that make the garden diverse and beautiful. The reader is invited to consider how they interact with the world and the ways they are different from...

In “Hey, Little Ant,” a boy comes across an ant and is faced with the choice of squishing the ant or not. This rhyming book explores the very different perpectives of a boy and the ant he is about to squish. They debate the merits of each creature's life through humor and empathy....

Names carry weight. Our name and where we are from is a large part of what makes us who we are. Many times a name is said wrong or shortened to make pronouncing it easier for us, but for the other person it feels as if we are dismissing them. The book is written by a Muslim author and features a child with a name that is difficult to pronounce that means "excellent guidance."

Jorge is learning English.  He wants to be like the other boys and girls in his class, while also being true to his Latinx culture. Jorge’s journey is very similar to a lot of children migrating to the United States. Jorge’s point of view invites others to see the value in...

In this activity, participants explore how to have productive board meetings using feedback in the form of process comments.