Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors

Description

When children are unable to see themselves reflected in their schoolbooks, they fail to develop positive feelings of self-worth. And when children lack occasions to examine similarities and differences between themselves and others, they miss out on valuable opportunities for recognizing the shared humanity that binds all people together. A mirror is a story that reflects your own culture and helps build your identity, a window is a resource that offers you a view into someone else’s experience, and a sliding glass door invites you to enter another’s world. In this session, we will examine the use of all three types of books in our homes as we educate our children while embracing their individuality and honoring others.