An interview with rudine sims bishop

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Historical Materials. Postsecondary Education. Middle Schools. High Schools. Early Childhood Education. Adult Education. Junior High Schools. Preschool Education. Grade 7. Grade 8. Grade 4. Grade 5. Grade 6. Most were written and illustrated by African Americans. At Ohio State in the s, Bishop famously promoted literature as a tool of self-affirmation for all children. The metaphor continues to be cited in academic journals, textbooks, conference presentations and university classrooms.

Teachers the world over stock classroom bookshelves based on its insights. Harris in Language Arts. As chair of the Coretta Scott King committee that awards prizes to black authors, and on selection committees for Newbery Book Medals and Caldecott Medals, Bishop has had manifold books cross her doorstep. In them, she looks for the seeds of self-reflection her scholarship calls for. You recognize it. It mirrors something in your own experience or life. Some of the most popular books in my middle school library right now describe immigrant experiences, examine issues of race and identity, depict transgender characters, and highlight issues of poverty and food insecurity.

In addition to purchasing diverse books for the library, I try make sure the books are checked out and read by my students. I do this by prominently displaying books by diverse authors.

I also include diverse titles in summer reading lists and recommended book lists. Another way I generate excitement with our students is to booktalk new titles and include diverse titles in our March Madness book competition. Book trailers and videos of author interviews are also effective in generating buzz about books.

If you are looking for new titles to add your school or library, begin with awards lists. Literature is a powerful tool for building empathy, understanding, and compassion in our students.