Mar 26, 2019 social justice, equality, socialism, everyone should get a piece of the pie. Analyzing how some names grant and reinforce power while others deny it serves a central role in understanding and ultimately challenging systemic inequalities. A allison mcdonald, who writes a blog called no time for flashcards, is passionate about social justice issues. This monthly reading group discusses books related to a variety of social justice topics. Kaepernicks reading list, we read and discussed books the new york times described as being inspirational to quarterback colin kaepernicks activism. Heres a collection of your recommendations from facebook, twitter, and the comments. Book clubs may have a specific theme or include miniature games during their meetups.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ive gathered a list of social justice books for kids that address a variety of global issues, but of course the troubles around the world are endless. This organization, based in baltimore, md, is the oldest black organization that fights for civils rights and equal opportunity. Even finding likeminded readers that want to explore books about race or gender or immigration or poverty or criminal justice issues can be a. Here are some recommendations of new 2016 and 2017 titles.
If anyone dares disagree with you, call them a racist, bigot, homophobe, or islamophobe. They link their own wellbeing with that of people who differ from themselves and understand that ones. For many of us, books offer a solid place to start. Actions drive change and so this book club is also dedicated to any kind of change for the good that can be made. Social justice book club donorschoose project by mrs.
She posted some midway discussion questions yesterday, so here are my responses. Started last summer by kerry mchugh of entomology of a book worm after a twitter conversation with a few fellow social justice minded bloggers, the social justice book club is a bimonthly conversation about a nonfiction title that is social justice focused. Music and social justice have been linked for generations and this book spans a huge swath of americana and beyond while never feeling teachy or preachy. In his book, a theory of justice, the american philosopher john rawls 1921to 2002, known as one of the most influential interpreters of social justice, argued that a just society must follow three principles. Here are more than 60 carefully selected lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. It is not an exhortation to pursue policies that are understood, without discussion, to be the right way to pursue social justice. Social justice books for teens the seattle public library. I am both a music fan and a history buff, and this book more than satisfies on both accounts.
Level up with the social justice book club book riot. The huffington post selected the tigers wife for our now discontinued book club in 2011, and with good reason. Top black organizations african american organizations. First, the principle of greatest equal liberty, which states that each individual is to be provided with the most extensive set of. Even finding likeminded readers that want to explore books about race or gender or immigration or poverty or criminal justice issues can be a major hurdle for readers that dont live in a big city. This black organization empowers and encourages african americans to be active in the political and professional arena. For many more suggestions, see our full collection of recommended booklists and the were the people summer reading list. Uw tacoma library the center for equity and inclusion.
List of books and articles about social justice online. They do so every tuesday and will attend workshops out of school at other times. Jun 24, 2016 awareness i would argue that many of our social and political problems stem from a lack of empathy, so a fundamental step in social justice projects is developing a mindset of openness and selfreflection. This black organization, led by jesse jackson, fights for equal rights for minorities, women, and. Picture books about social justice no time for flash cards. Describes the curriculum, pedagogy, and relationships used in a mexican american studies program in four high schools, in which students learned to do research into problems in their own community. As a child of two civil rights leaders, i was raised with a strong consciousness of issues of social justice. Students recognize unfairness on the individual level and injustice at the institutional or systemic level, locally, nationally, and globally, analyzing its harmful impact on themselves and others.
Troubleaverse shayla finds herself at a powerful black lives matter protest and decides to wear an armband in support of the movement, a decision that turns controversial at school. How to start a social justice organization at your school. The february event will explore the topic of racial justice through childrens literature. Social justice and diversity education book club home. Natalia has returned to her roots in balkan country to lend a hand at an orphanage, and. For summer reading, teaching for change encourages young people to select multicultural and social justice books. Obrehts portrayal of a southeast europe corrupted by war yet inspired by legends and fairy tales is both touching and deeply important. Every month our selected titles are discounted 20% through the date of the book club. Members get a 15% discount for purchase of the book club book. Join the conversation each month through the alamance social justice reading group on facebook.
The ultimate, and deadly, irony is that it serves mostly to reinforce ideas about white superiority and white goodness. Social justice book group we strive to learn more about the world outside our own bubbles. Middle school students love social issues book clubs which focus on topics like income equality and fair working conditions uprising or civil rights the watsons go to birmingham. At the bottom of the post are links to more picture book lists that will help you in your endeavor to talk to your kids about important problems facing the world. Apr 08, 20 inspired by jane kirkpatricks fictional account of activist dorothea dixs life, we asked you to share your favorite works of fiction that feature social justice and characters who are deeply moved or take action to correct injustice. For those wanting to start up their own book club, here is a catalog of book club names used across the nation to help fuel your inspiration. This will not only allow them to gain a new perspective, but it might also encourage or establish a love of reading. I was also raised in an environment surrounded by books and eventually became a school librarian. If you value this book list, please help us promote it and create more book lists. Proclaim anything you wish, no matter how ludicrous. Research, historical facts, and data may be helpful for this, but i find that an emotional connection is the best way to awaken awareness, making the co. Find over 2080 social justice groups with 577895 members near you and meet people in your local community who share your interests. According to mcdonald, one way to teach young children about social justice is to read with them.
Oct 28, 2014 it is the perfect way to start a social justice book club. Social justice book list august 2017 edited by katherine bassett, brett bigham, and laurie calvert. On the first day of every month, janee will announce a new book or movie selection using the what matters fan page. Social justice lawyering reading list bill quigley. My name is maria isabel social justice literature for. If youre interested in social justice, check out these titles that explore how race, class, gender, size, sexuality and other factors can affect our lives. The rac has selected bestselling books that address relevant social justice topics, provided questions to guide your discussion, tips on getting started and resources to help you take action. We read both nonfiction and fiction on timely topics and in our discussions try to challenge our own assumptions without judging one another. As a culminating activity to such book clubs, my students will book talk their groups selection to the rest of the class, and teach their classmates.
Founded in 2017, the social justice syllabus book club invites community members to read together on themes related to equality and justice. Msu faculty with expertise in this social justice area will read childrens books related to racial justice. The book is broken into seven sections related to aspects of social justice, and within each section, two saints are discussed. Sep 12, 2015 starting a student organization is a great way to engage in activism. A suggestion box can be placed in a prominent area, and interested people can suggest name ideas. Yet, when left unquestioned, the ways in which social justice advocates use names can have detrimental effects. Teaching for joy please join us for a casual chat around teaching for joy and justice, by linda christensen. If youre a social justice warrior, heres a standard set of tactics to get your way. Books are available for checkout in multiple formats. The papers in this book aim, not at identifying some particular set of public policies that allegedly constitute the right content of social justice, but at reflection on the meaning of social justice. Our hope is that this new platform will foster stronger, more ongoing discussion, a simpler sharing of links, and reduce the possibility of trolling in the conversation.
Project muse to name or not to name social justice. Feedback on these lists and suggestions for additional titles are welcome. This book provides practical strategies and suggestions to use writing as a way to foster and build community while also building students skills in constructing narratives, poetry, essays, and analysis of literature. Borders will discuss we need new names by noviolet bulawayo on sunday, june 30th at 7pm. Mar 04, 2020 life, a performance by the graduates, was created to accompany the life quilt, a hand beaded quilt with the names of the 107 women serving life sentences in louisiana in 2017. Latinx and latin american titles social justice books. Books coffee dogs social justice shirt coffee gifts book lover shirt dog gifts birthday shirt graduation shirt graduate gifts women fashion moodcatz 4. A complete joy book club a novel idea afterthoughts book club as the page turns babes in bookland babes with books. The social justice book club, started by kerry back in april, is a bimonthly book club focused on reading and discussing books that fall under the giant umbrella of social justice. Social justice book club the santa barbara independent. Oct 18, 2016 this social justice book club readalong of jesmyn wards men we reaped is hosted by kerri of entomology of a bookworm. Social justice begins with me book club facilitator guide page 8 introduction to social justice begins with me social justice is a concept based on the belief that each individual and group with a given society has the fundamental right to equal opportunity, civil liberties, and full. And other conversations about race by beverly daniel tatum. Social justice books for kids to teach about global issues.
These books will allow my students to form book clubs where they engage in conversation about social justice. Must reads for your social justice book club millennial. Social justice is intended as a critical interdisciplinary series, at the interface of law, social theory, politics and cultural studies. The second social justice reading group for children is on february 25 from 10. If they dare object, scream at them that they are out of order and to stop interrupting you. Popular social justice books meet your next favorite book. The social justice book club is moving into slack as of january 2017. Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness by michelle alexander, between the world and. A complete joy book club a novel idea afterthoughts book club as the page turns babes in bookland babes with books bad girls book club better than therapy book club between friends literary group between. Build relationships and build your understanding of social justice in this new. The series welcomes proposals that advance theoretical discussion about social justice, power, institutions, grassroots practice and values ethics. Her list of picture books can be used with children in grades preka3.
Inspired by jane kirkpatricks fictional account of activist dorothea dixs life, we asked you to share your favorite works of fiction that feature social justice and characters who are deeply moved or take action to correct injustice. It also helps extend your network of likeminded friends, and looks killer on your resume. Future titles will be selected with guidance from the host librarian and book club. One club, started last year that is still fairly new to students, is students for social justice. Currently, i am using maria isabel for a book club and will use it to teach literacy while integrating social studies, math, art, and issues of social justice. Join us for the march book club meeting, where well be discussing why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria.
Because so many of you said youd not yet used slack, weve put. Actions drive change and so this book club is also dedicated to any. Social justice book group we read both nonfiction and fiction on timely topics and in our discussions try to challenge our own assumptions without judging one another. However, what i found most enlightening or helpful about this book is the way that it allows the reader to understand that all of us can be a saint in our own way. Book club of people working in the field of social justice or advocating for social justice who want to explore topics of diversity through. In honor of black history month in february, we picked the autobiography of malcolm x. Tentative names may be listed on sheets of paper and church or youth members can anonymously vote for the name they like best or feel is most reflective of the groups mission. Not only are we adding almost twenty new titles to our collection, but we are also adding a new category to our online catalog with titles geared toward social justice and action reading. The best selection of multicultural and social justice books for children, ya, and educators. February wrapup and announcements first of all, my sincere apologies for the delay life has been really getting in the way of my plans for this month. This group meets the third sunday of each month at 2. So grab a few friends, pull up a chair, and lets get reading.
Build relationships and build your understanding of social justice in this reading group sponsored by the leicester library. Social justice club promotes awareness of social issues. Life, a performance by the graduates ford foundation. Social justice reading group for children east lansing. Submit your information below to receive information about upcoming meetings for the social justice book club at east city bookshop. My hope is that i can eventually connect my students with college students where they can also engage in conversation. The social justice club is not only a club, but a place where students can go to discuss their opinion on social justice issues. A guide to social justice hardcover september 3, 2019. Most of the books on these lists are linked for more information or purchase to powells, an. To be added to the email list for the social justice book club please send your name and. Name inspiration for your reading groups reading group choices. Would you also like to receive weekly information from east city bookshop about. Below are seven important hard truths about poverty and social justice, based on c. The social justice book club grew out of a twitter conversation with shannon from river city reading and shaina of shaina reads.
Yet, when left unquestioned, the ways in which social justice advocates use names. Oct 22, 2018 for those wanting to start up their own book club, here is a catalog of book club names used across the nation to help fuel your inspiration. Picked by chicago public librarys teen services librarians. Selfrighteous anger will not connect us to joy or peace. As with all other things, the club sprung from a twitter conversation, and is especially so relevant given the garbage fire that is 2016. Boisterous banter book club bemused bibliophiles the literary locusts of lochmere wine, women, words bossy book. This story of a young girls social justice awakening demonstrates how small acts can make a big difference.
The titles in this category have been chosen specifically to open a dialogue about. The performance features four graduates who were a part of the louisiana correctional institute for women lciw drama club. Apr 17, 2018 we at the state librarys book club resource are pleased to announce some exciting new additions to our catalog. It is the perfect way to start a social justice book club.
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