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World Languages for our Multicultural World | Guest post by Judy Martialay

August 10, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

World Languages for our Multicultural World

First Global Challenge, an international competition, brought teen-agers from over 150 countries around the world to Washington, D.C. this summer. Students collaborated across countries and borders to build robots which would reduce water contamination. A keynote speaker observed that in the future there would be many opportunities for budding scientists from around the world to work together for peaceful purposes.

This is the world that we need to prepare our children for. Regardless of their career choices or where they may live, it is more probable than ever that they will be communicating and working with people from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

How do we best prepare our children for success in the multilingual, multicultural 21st century?

Judy Martialay

Let’s give them an early start learning a foreign language. One can learn a language at any age, but children who start early have more years to become truly proficient and to have a marketable skill. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Author Visits, Guest Posts, Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: Multicultural Children's Author, Multicultural Children's Book Authors, Multicultural Children's Book Day, multicultural children's book day sponsors, multicultural children's book publisher, Spotlight on a Sponsor, World Languages for our Multicultural World

Special Moments we LOVED from Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017

February 3, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

The 4th Multicultural Children’s Book Day has come and gone and as expected, it was a HUGE success. We couldn’t be more proud of our team, our sponsors, our reviewers,  the young readers, moms, educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, publishers and organizations that help us continue to do what we do 🙂

As you can imagine, there were MANY sweet and touching moments throughout this special day (and the weeks leading up to it) here are a some of our favorites:

Great Write-ups

Fourth Annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day Gets Underway via @publisherswkly

Guest Post on Scholastic’s On Our Minds blog #1

Guest Post on Scholastic’s On Our Minds Blog #2

The Creativity and Thoughtfulness of our reviewers was Mind-Blowing

Amazing #readyourworld gatherings

The Lareda Ranch Social Justice Committee (LRSJC) teamed up with the local public library and held an event titled Kids Around the World.  We highlighted various cultures represented on each of the 7 continents and we celebrated Multicultural Children’s Book Day by featuring the amazing books you sent us.  We were also pleased to pass out the wonderful bookmarks you provided and used the great posters you sent me. We all enjoyed this so much and want to thank you for helping us to put on a wonderful community You truly helped to make it a success.  Thanks so much!- Shereen
Lareda Ranch Social Justice Committee

Lareda Ranch Social Justice Committee

Lareda Ranch Social Justice Committee

 

Lareda Ranch Social Justice Committee

P.S.  We also had all the kids make these cute diversity/love bracelets.  I just love these and thought I would send a pic of that as well.

We TRENDED on Twitter (3 times!)! Thank you to everyone who participated on our #readyourworld Twitter Party. We had 1900 tweets during that hour and trended on the number two spot! The tweets are Storified on our website if you want to read them.
Readyourworld trending
Support from Educators and Librarians (we love you guys!)
Jefferson Elementary Library planned a fun day for kids on MCBD day (1/27/17)
Jefferson Elementary LIbrary
So did Ludington Library.

Instagram was all a-buzz!

 
 

The 4th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day is tomorrow! Give a like if you pledge to share a diverse book with the children in your life on Friday, January 27. Read diverse books, share diverse books, repeat!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #ReadYourWorld #ChildrensBooks #BarefootBooks #reading #inspiration #storytelling #AllChildren #empathy #compassion #kindness #multicultural #reading #storytelling #worldcitizen #GlobalCitizen #kidlit #WeNeedDiverseBooks #wndb #diversity #inclusivity #booklover #childrensliteracy #promoteliteracy #booksmatter

A photo posted by Barefoot Books (@barefootbooks) on Jan 26, 2017 at 9:43am PST

Imagination, education and celebration! (We can’t stop smiling at the little guy in the center 😂🤗) We invite you to help raise awareness for kids’ books that honor diversity! Multicultural Children’s Book Day— this Friday, January 27th! Shout out to these cuties in Mrs. Jones kindergarten class at Grover Heights Elementary! Books donated by MCCBD co-founders @valeriebudayr and @pragmaticmom #shareslo #sanluisobispocounty #readyourworld #talkreadsing #first5slo #first5ca #diversity #MCCBD2017 @first5slocounty @slocountylibraries https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/

A photo posted by First 5 SLO County (@first5slocounty) on Jan 24, 2017 at 2:00pm PST

The Children and Families Commission of San Luis Obispo County

Imagination, education and celebration!!! Multicultural Children’s Book Day is this Friday, January 27th! We invite you to help raise awareness for kids’ books that honor diversity– and the need to include them in our libraries and classrooms! These books were donated by @multiculturalchildrensbookday and shared by First 5 SLO County a proud #MCCBD2017 partner!

First 5

#ReadYourWorld #kidlit #MCCBD2017 #talkreadsing #shareslo #slocounty #diversity #first5slo For more info, go to https://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/

Multicultural Children’s Book Day is Fri. Focus: Be A Hero, Be Kind! Made Kindness Spinner 4 K-1st w/pics from @KidsforPeace! #readyourworld

A photo posted by Ro (@whisperer70) on Jan 25, 2017 at 11:14am PST

5-3 is excited for Multicultural Children’s Book Day on 1/27. Today we read ,”What Does It Mean To Be Kind?”#ReadYourWorld @MrsGalligan5 pic.twitter.com/wnvW6NElSR

— Lori Moran (@MoranGalligan) January 23, 2017

We honestly could go on for DAYS. Please search #ReadYourWorld (our official hashtag) on all social media channels and see the magic for yourself and discover some amazing new multicultural YA and children’s books for yourself. Be sure and visit our Big Giant Linky as well to see all sorts of diverse book reviews and activities. Read on!

Filed Under: 2017 Twitter Party, diversity in children’s books, Events, MCCBD News Tagged With: #ReadYourWorld, Big Giant Linky, diverse book reviews and activities, MCCBD Twitter Party, Multicultural Children's Author, Multicultural Children's Book Authors, Multicultural Children's Book Day

Spotlight on a Sponsor: Chronicle Books

January 26, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Chronicle Books

Chronicle Books

One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the United States, Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. The company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format, maintaining a list that includes fine art titles in design, art, architecture, and photography. Inspired by the enduring magic and importance of books, our mission at Chronicle Books is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that is instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value.

Chronicle Books is an independent publisher based in San Francisco. Inspired by the enduring magic of books, we create distinctive publishing that’s instantly recognizable. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Spotlight on a Sponsor Tagged With: 2017 Bronze Sponsor, Multicultural Children's Book Day, multicultural children's book day sponsor, Multicultural Children's Book Day Spotlight, multicultural children's book publisher, Spotlight on a Sponsor

Our Multicultural Children’s Book Day ebook is ready and for a limited time the cost is ZERO!

January 26, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Starting Thursday, January 26th, through Tuesday, January 31st, our Multicultural Children’s Book Day ebook will be FREE on Amazon!

Read Your World: A Guide to Multicultural Children’s Books for Parents and Educators is a “Best Of” list of diversity books lists for children contributed by 20 bloggers and 2 authors:

Alex Baugh of Randomly Reading

Amanda Boyarshinov of The Educators’ Spin On It

Valarie Budayr of Jump Into a Book

Erica Clark of What Do We Do All Day?

Rebecca Flansburg of Frantic Mommy

Anna Geiger of The Measured Mom

Svenja Gernand of Colours of Us

Michelle Goetzl of Books My Kids Read

Jennifer Hughes of The Jenny Evolution

MaryAnne Kochenderfer of Mama Smiles

Marie-Claude Leroux of Marie Pastiche

Katie Logonauts of The Logonauts

Stephanie Meade of InCultureParent

Katie Meadows of Youth Literature Reviews

Leanna Guillén Mora of All Done Monkey

Becky Morales of Kid World Citizen

Carrie Pericola of Crafty Moms Share

Jodie Rodriguez of Growing Book by Book

Melissa Taylor of Imagination Soup

Mia Wenjen of PragmaticMom

 

Uma Krishnaswami, author

Elsa Marston, author [Read more…]

Filed Under: MCBD ebook Tagged With: MCBD 2017 ebook, MCBD resources, Multicultural Books for kids, Multicultural Children's Author, Multicultural Children's Book Authors, Multicultural Children's Book Day, Multicultural Children's Book Day ebook, multicultural children's book day sponsor, multicultural children's book day sponsors, Multicultural Children's Book Day Spotlight, multicultural children's book publisher

Why Do Adults Need to Discuss Diverse & Inclusive Books with Children?

January 24, 2017 by Valarie Budayr

Why Do Adults Need to Discuss Diverse & Inclusive Books with Children?

Guest post by Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed.

The need for diverse and inclusive books for children has become clear. When children see themselves reflected in books, it increases their feelings of positive self-worth. Conversely, when children rarely or never see themselves reflected in books, they receive the message that they are outside of what is acknowledged and accepted as “normal.”

Furthermore, research shows that without thoughtful adult intervention, children develop stereotypes. As early childhood anti-bias education expert and human development faculty member at Pacific Oaks College, Louise Derman-Sparks, explains:

“By the age of two, children begin absorbing socially prevailing stereotypes, attitudes and biases about themselves and people different from themselves. They begin to show discomfort or fear or even dislike toward a person with a different skin color, different language or with a physical disability.”

Books that depict people from all walks of life help combat this. But they can’t do the work alone.

Why the need for adult conversation around these books?

Children often need adult guidance in order to make the connection between what they read in books and their own knowledge and experiences. Connecting new information to what they already know enables children to make meaning of the new information and integrate it into their lives. Savvy teachers often introduce a topic by asking children what they already know. This activates children’s prior knowledge, which gives them a context for integrating new information. It also allows the teacher to assess where there may be gaps in understanding.

Adults also play a key role in answering questions about a book: providing explanations and factual information, or modeling for kids how to do research to get additional information.

Talking explicitly about issues like culture, race, religion, sexual orientation and abilities can be awkward for adults. But for children, it’s not awkward. It’s essential. They are already thinking about these topics and making sense of them in their own way, whether adults talk with them about it or not.

When having conversations with children, adults should find the balance between drawing out what kids know and providing factual information. If a child does express a stereotype or incorrect notion about others, it is important for the adult to gently correct their thinking.

Diverse and inclusive books are a critical and welcome part of children’s lives. As adults, it’s our role to make sure children receive and understand the messages of these books with open hearts and clear minds.

What do your children see in the books they read?

Stefanie Paige Wieder, M.S.Ed, is Senior Director of Product at Barefoot Books and a child development expert with over 20 years of experience. She earned her dual master’s in Early Childhood General & Special Education / Infant & Parent Development & Early Intervention from the Bank Street Graduate School of Education and her B.A. from Harvard University.

 

Want more of Stefanie’s expert tips to nurture your child or students’ empathy? Download a FREE empathy-boosting activity and discussion guide here!

 

Filed Under: Author Visits, Guest Posts Tagged With: barefoot books, diverse and inclusive books for children, M.S.Ed, Multicultural Children's Author, Multicultural Children's Book Authors, Multicultural Children's Book Day, multicultural children's book day sponsors, Stefanie Paige Wieder, Wisdom Tales and Multicultural Children's Book Day

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