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  • Polaris Charter Academy
  • Chicago, IL
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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"People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book." -Malcolm X Do you remember reading that one book in elementary school that changed your life? There's a good chance you were able to relate to the character in the book. But what happens in schools that are predominantly African American and Latino when students only have access to reading books about white characters and animals? These books are windows into other people's lives. Many classroom libraries are missing mirrors into their student's lives. Young people, like 11 year old Marley Dias, are bringing awareness to this issue. Dias launched a list of books, calling it 1,000 Black Girl Books. Being in a school that is 98% African American, my goal is similar. I want my students to walk into their classroom library and find more than a bin of books labeled "Multicultural Books." I want my students to see reflections of themselves in every genre. I want them to see people of color in positions of power and doing amazing things in the world. I want my students to hear some of the real stories about history and important people. I truly believe that having access to these books such as Trombone Shorty, Loser, Harlem, and Echo during read alouds, mini lessons, silent reading, and to check out will foster a love for reading. This love for reading will change lives.

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"People don't realize how a man's whole life can be changed by one book." -Malcolm X Do you remember reading that one book in elementary school that changed your life? There's a good chance you were able to relate to the character in the book. But what happens in schools that are predominantly African American and Latino when students only have access to reading books about white characters and animals? These books are windows into other people's lives. Many classroom libraries are missing mirrors into their student's lives. Young people, like 11 year old Marley Dias, are bringing awareness to this issue. Dias launched a list of books, calling it 1,000 Black Girl Books. Being in a school that is 98% African American, my goal is similar. I want my students to walk into their classroom library and find more than a bin of books labeled "Multicultural Books." I want my students to see reflections of themselves in every genre. I want them to see people of color in positions of power and doing amazing things in the world. I want my students to hear some of the real stories about history and important people. I truly believe that having access to these books such as Trombone Shorty, Loser, Harlem, and Echo during read alouds, mini lessons, silent reading, and to check out will foster a love for reading. This love for reading will change lives.

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