Are you concerned your child needs support to feel belonging at school? Check out this Parents.com article, 4 Signs Your Kid Isn’t Fitting in at School and What To Do About It. The article links to a Raising a Reader webinar featuring AmazeWorks and shares the following: In a recent webinar, Rebecca Slaby of AmazeWorks and Rebecca Chrysta […]
This AmazeWorks anti-bias lesson on Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA’s First Black Superstar – written by Ty Chapman and John Coy, illustrated by Lonnie Ollivierre – contains reflection and discussion questions, journal prompts, extension activities, and more. This book is about the life and legacy of Maurice Stokes, a lesser-known but influential athlete who opened […]
September 2024 Newsletter “To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage, and victory.” ~Tennessee Office for Refugees During the presidential debate, harmful falsehoods were shared about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. This misinformation was spouted on a national stage, broadcast to families across the country. Meanwhile, picture books […]
September 22-28 is Banned Books Week! To amplify important children’s books harmed by censorship, we’re spotlighting banned books in the AmazeWorks curriculum and beyond. Efforts to limit access to books featuring Black, Queer, and other underrepresented voices are higher than ever. These stories are essential to creating a sense of belonging for ALL children. At […]
Dear AmazeWorks community, As the new school year begins, we hope your summer was filled with rest, joy, and rejuvenation. In this newsletter, you’ll find back-to-school resources designed for educators and caregivers, no matter how ready you feel for the year ahead. Discover events, articles, and activities that will enhance your teaching and parenting practices—without […]
Timi Bliss is a Black author, artist, and creator born and raised in South Minneapolis. Her granddaughter, Charlie, stars in all of her books. But before she earned the title of published author and grandmother, Timi was a mother walking into a bookstore. In 1995, an ad for the Half Price Books “Say Goodnight to […]
“As a writer, I get to create worlds where the power of our dreams, our love, and our belief in each other can bring about our shared freedoms—not because we refuse to see the hard things but because we allow them to teach us the importance of being human, to care, to look out for, […]
This AmazeWorks anti-bias lesson on Caged – written by Kao Kalia Yang and illustrated by Khou Vue- contains reflection and discussion questions, journal prompts, extension activities, and more. This poignant picture book shares the story of a young Hmong girl born and raised in a refugee camp who imagines what lies beyond the bounds of its borders. […]
AmazeWorks is extending our gratitude for brave teachers throughout the entire month of May with our #TeachingBravely campaign. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to support the unsung heroes who bring belonging to life every day, even when the odds are against them. AmazeWorks equips teachers to have brave conversations about identity, difference, and bias in their […]
“Choose the great adventure of being brave and afraid at the exact same time.” ~Brene Brown This month, we’re highlighting small and big acts of bravery. Whether it’s by opening up your classroom to observers, transforming shopping experiences for trans people, or vulnerably sharing your life experiences in a book, we are grateful for the […]
