Category: Favorite TED Talks

National Picture Book Month

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

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Wow, I am embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know that November is National Picture Book Month! How could I let that information slip by me??? Well, not again. This picture book fan will remember in the future. 🙂 To celebrate this happy month… Continue Reading “National Picture Book Month”

Category: Favorite TED Talks, National Picture Book Month

The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf: Grace Lin

Posted on May 1, 2016 by

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I had the honor and privilege of hearing Grace Lin’s message locally (and even met her and got a book signed after her talk!). In many ways the research I am currently pursuing with science literature echoes many of her empowering points. I encourage… Continue Reading “The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf: Grace Lin”

Category: Favorite TED Talks, First Days of School, Science Identity, Writing

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This site was designed to help educators find fictional stories to incorporate into their science lessons. The use of fictional stories is an effective pathway to your student's science background knowledge, interest and understanding. This site was also developed in response to a Literature Review that asked: How are females of color portrayed in science-based fictional picture books? A summary of that literature review can be found in the "About" tab.