March 2025 Newsletter “Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘You’re not alone.’” Brené Brown Dear champions of inclusive education, Relationships are a key driver of belonging in the classroom. When […]
This AmazeWorks book set provides SIX books and lessons on ability and neurodiversity—a valuable resource to guide educators and caregivers through meaningful conversations with children. ✨ The identities and lived experiences of people with disabilities and neurodiverse individuals are often made invisible, erased, or over-simplified with a deficit narrative. Every child deserves to see positive […]
“You don’t ask people to bring their authentic selves to work. You create a safe space for that to transpire.” ~Arthur Chan To our partners in belonging, Welcome to the first edition of our new newsletter: The Belonging Brief, Vol. 1! This newsletter offers tools, case studies, and actionable insights to build cultures of belonging […]
February 2025 Newletter “You don’t have to agree with what other people think to learn from how they think. You don’t have to share their identity to be curious about what shaped it.” ~Adam Grant Dear champions of inclusive education, At AmazeWorks, we often talk about the power of Windows and Mirrors in storytelling, a concept introduced […]
2024 was all about community. We deepened partnerships with schools and organizations, celebrated educators leading courageous conversations, and launched three picture books that bring belonging to life. At the same time, we faced challenges: shifts in funding, censorship, and attacks on identity-affirming stories. But we also saw a surge in support for belonging, strengthening our […]
January 2025 Newsletter “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” ~ Coretta Scott King Dear AmazeWorks community, With news and headlines flooding our screens, we must be intentional about where we focus our energy. While we can’t control every situation, we can decide how and when we engage—and define the […]
Today is Korean American Day, a day to celebrate Korean identity, culture, and tradition; learn about Korean American history; and support Korean American creators, stories, and businesses. These three AmazeWorks anti-bias lessons depict affirming and meaningful Korean American characters and stories. While these lessons are from our grade-level curriculum guides, children and adults across all […]
Dear AmazeWorks community, At AmazeWorks, we’ve been trying to reconcile the tension between our daily delights and persistent uncertainties. How do we embrace conflicting emotions, bringing them into relationship instead of assigning them judgment? Excitement can hold hands with despair. Hope can waltz with rage. Gratitude can travel with exhaustion. The world has thrown a lot […]
Dear AmazeWorks community, It’s Halloween—a day that’s often at its spookiest during an election year. We’re dealing with uncertainty and fear. We’re learning more about the beliefs of people in our lives, often in disheartening ways. We’re bracing ourselves for final tallies that will decide our school boards, representatives, and president. We’re sharing so many of the same feelings, yet everyone is […]
Channeling Creativity in the Face of Disappointment JUST US by Molly Beth Griffin is a children’s book that explores a family navigating unexpected changes to their holiday plans. After a storm prevents them from gathering with more family members, they acknowledge their disappointment and explore new ways to celebrate. In this interview, Molly reflects on […]
