[CASL-L] Regarding upsetting news information shared with our youngest learners

[Cathy Andronik]

 Anne,
This is a perfect example of why we still need books, and especially autobiographies and "own voices," as well as online resources!  
Consider Malala's own picture book for younger kids, Malala's Magic Pencil.  In it, she describes her attack in nearly the same words as you do above.  SLJ recommends it for grades 3 and up, but Amazon skews younger.
Cathy Andronik(Retired) Brien McMahon HSNorwalk

    On Saturday, 25 May 2019, 8:38:38 pm UTC, Porier, Anne <aporier at wallingfordschools.org> wrote:  
 
 Dear CASL Community,
I am interested in gaining your thoughtful perspective on a parent concern, that had caught my attention as well. There are two issues: First, how to present the inspirational figure Malala Yousafzai to primary aged students (gr. K-2) without causing fear or creating trauma from discussion of her story.Second, for users of PebbleGo, do you think this statement is problematic in a database aimed at K-3 students:"A gunman shot her in the head while riding the school bus."
I see that it is written as a statement of fact, however, is this a fact that needs to be stated for an audience of this age, our youngest in this group 4-5 years old? Would it be preferable to say something like, "Men from this extreme group tried to hurt her, but could not stop her."?
Please share your thoughts!
Thank you,Anne
Anne PorierSchool LibrarianMoses Y. Beach Elementary School340 N. Main St.Wallingford CTaporier at wallingfordschools.org203-294-3950Twitter: @APorier_______________________________________________
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