I had never heard of the Sears schools. This picture book was as fascinating as it was beautiful.
I had never heard of the Sears schools. This picture book was as fascinating as it was beautiful.
#literarycrew #JohnstownFlood #backgroundknowledge
We are coming full circle to The Johnston Flood by David McCullough that we read a few years ago. #buddyread
“This school is the first new thing I ever had to call my own. Im going to stitch me a dress in the sewing classroom. One day, Ill be a teacher like Miss Shaw. Thank you, Mr. Rosenwald. Yours truly, Ovella.“
Dear Mr. Rosenwald by Carole Weatherford published in 2006 was such a touching book about multiple different scenarios but about the same people. It is an empowering story about an African-American community who builds their own school. Based on the true story of the Rosenwald schools built in the rural African-American South in the 1920s, the story talks about a third grader Ovella as her family and community help each other build a new school.
This is an amazing book! It tells the story of the #StatueofLiberty through short text and brightly colored illustrations. Most importantly, it reinforces the idea of the US as a nation that welcomes immigrants. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #PictureBooks #BackgroundKnowledge
Explore #architect #ZahaHadid‘s unconventional work with this beautiful picture book that stresses the value of persistence and self-confidence in the face of doubters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #PictureBooks #DiverseReads #BackgroundKnowledge #NastyWomen #Iraq
I love this book! Gorgeous illustrations, powerful text, and excellent reference materials, including a biographical timeline, make this an engaging introduction to the life and work of #NobelPrize winner #WangariMaathai. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #PictureBooks #BackgroundKnowledge #DiverseReads #NastyWomen #Africa