As children witness and or experience catastrophic weather events, they may become anxious and overwhelmed by emotions. Being sad, stressed, concerned, and fearful about the future because of environmental disasters is called eco-anxiety. Lindsay, Jeanette, and I collaborated on another poetry anthology, NO WORLD TOO BIG, for kids with big feelings and questions. We wanted […]
Tag Archives: Keila V. Dawson
February
04
There Is No Planet B: Ten Books about Global Warming for Young Readers by Keila V. Dawson
posted by CBethM
January
16
History’s Unsung Heroes + A Three-Book Bundle Giveaway by Keila V. Dawson
posted by CBethM
Kids know about heroes. They are introduced to superheroes at a very young age, play with superhero toys, and imagine themselves saving the world. In school, students learn about history’s real life heroes. They read books that use the narrative structure of the hero’s journey. Plot is used to teach cause and effect. And they […]
October
30
10 Picture Books to Introduce Young Readers to Activism by Keila V. Dawson
posted by CBethM
Unless you live under a rock, it’s hard not to notice that activism is on the rise. And kids have likely witnessed marches and or demonstrations on TV or in their own neighborhoods. Some may have even participated in protests. So, how do we engage young readers in the topic? At what age do we […]
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