Dear Colleagues - this looks like a terrific webinar and they will send the link if you can't make it live.

Jenny

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Date: Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Subject: Register for our Webinar: Strategies for Building an Inclusive Bookshelf
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Discover strategies to build an inclusive book collection, read new August releases, find trauma-informed education, and SEL resources and more.

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Dear Jenny,

While schools start to reopen and decisions are still being made for the upcoming school year, we know that educators are facing a difficult and unforeseeable future ahead. Let us know how we can best support you as we navigate these uncharted times.

This month, register for our upcoming webinar to learn strategies on how to build an inclusive bookshelf, check out our new star-studded August releases, and find trauma-informed education and social and emotional learning resources to help facilitate tough conversations with students and families.

Reach out if you need us, and in the meantime, stay safe and well.

Warmly,

The Lee & Low Team

Register for our Upcoming Webinar

Strategies for Building an Inclusive Bookshelf

How do we build a book collection that reflects our children, our values, and our world? Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, August 18th at 4:00 PM EDT as we walk through some of the steps to creating a truly inclusive collection. We will use our newly updated Questionnaire as a guide for identifying gaps in our shelves, and share resources for finding and evaluating diverse books. We are also proud to announce the launch of a Spanish version of the questionnaire just in time for the start of the school year.

Experts Dr. Jane Bean Folkes, K-12 English Languages Arts Supervisor for the South Orange & Maplewood School District in New Jersey, Rosalie Reyes, Coordinator of Teacher Engagement and Professional Development at Teaching for Change, and Kai Strange, Director of Urban Teacher Opportunity Partnerships Program Office at Nazareth College, will share their insights, expertise, and knowledge about creating and curating a diverse classroom library.

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Time: 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT

Duration: 1 hour

How to Join: Register here.

Registration is free, but space is limited so register today! If you can’t join live, you can still register to receive a link to the recording after the webinar takes place.

New August Releases

She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm

written by Katheryn Russell-Brown, illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Ages 6–12 | Out now

Hardcover and ebook available

A timely, inspiring picture book biography of the dynamic twentieth-century educator, activist, and politician Shirley Chisholm.

★ Kirkus Reviews

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Nacho's Nachos: The Story Behind the World's Favorite Snack

written by Sandra Nickel, illustrated by Oliver Dominguez

Ages 5–10 | Out now

Hardcover and ebook available

The delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world’s favorite snack–nachos!

★ Kirkus Reviews

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Sharuko: El arqueólogo peruano Julio C. Tello/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. Tello

written by Monica Brown, illustrated by Elisa Chavarri

Ages 6–11 | August 18, 2020

Hardcover and ebook available

A fascinating bilingual picture book biography of Peruvian archaeologist and national icon Julio C. Tello, who unearthed Peru’s ancient cultures and fostered pride in the country’s Indigenous history.

★ The Horn Book

★ Booklist

★ School Library Journal

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Trauma-Informed Education Resources

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We're living in times of uncertainty and it can be difficult for students (and adults!) to make sense of everything that's happening around us. Below are resources to help facilitate these difficult conversations with students and families including our Trauma-Informed Diverse Reading list, collection, and webinar.

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Social and Emotional Learning Resources

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Find Social and Emotional Learning resources for parents and educators alike including our Social and Emotional Learning Reading list, collection, blog post, and webinar.

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2020 Diverse Summer Reading List

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Summer reading is more important than ever this year. Be an advocate for inclusion with Lee & Low's 2020 Diverse Summer Reading List, divided by grade and with great suggestions for a wide range of readers. Find a shareable, printable PDF here.

Deadline Approaching for our New Voices and New Visions Writing Contests

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The deadline is approaching for our annual New Voices Award and New Visions Award. We encourage writers of color and Native nations who have not been previously published to submit their picture book, middle grade, or young adult manuscript. Winners receive a cash prize and a standard publishing contract with Lee & Low Books. The deadline for both awards is August 31, 2020.

You can find out more about both contests here. Spread the word to anyone you know who may be interested!

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Diversify Your School Bookshelf

Want to build a more inclusive collection for your classroom, school, or district? We can help! Our educational sales team is ready to work with you to create a customized collection that fits your needs, goals, and budget.

Fill out this form to get started, or email us directly at quotes@leeandlow.com.

Five Favorite Links From Around the Web

From The Nerdy Book Club: 10 Picture Book Biographies About Women in Presidential Politics
From Adopt A Classroom: Why Diverse Books Matter, Especially During Distance Learning
From Publishers Weekly: New and Forthcoming Kids' and YA Books by Black Creators
From The New York Times: 'A Conflicted Cultural Force': What It's Like to be Black in Publishing
From Edutopia: Lessons From a Summer of Teaching in a Hybrid Classroom

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