Manuel Gutierrez

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by and about extraordinary women who have shaped history and inspired change in their communities. Women’s History – Elementary School Titles

This month we celebrate Juneteenth—a time to amplify Black joy, resilience, and community. As we commemorate and reflect on the achievements of Black Americans throughout history on Juneteenth and during Black History Month, we encourage you to embrace Black joy year-round by infusing your classroom with great books. FAMILY & CULTURE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING  JOYFUL

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in Texas. The newly freed Black Americans observed Juneteenth as a celebration of freedom and

For International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11th, we are sharing books about women who have influenced and contributed to the STEM fields, that we hope will inspire students to explore scientific learning. Find our full collection of titles here: Women and Girls in Science   Other Resources: Books on Climate