Each of these books will act as a mirror or window for our students, which increases their cultivation of cultural empowerment and cross-cultural empathy. Therefore, below are 6 diverse picture books about names. While I think this book is lovely, I also know that diverse books about name stories empower students, especially our BIPOC students, more. I have seen most people go about this using the book “Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henkes. Reading Aloud: A Pathway to Talking about Feelings With Young Children. As teachers, librarians, or parents, we need to make space to empower students to claim their name. This is a journey that many of our students know. Now, after much racial healing, I go by “Kaitlin Kamalei” (well, unfortunately, most people still say “Kaitlin” because it’s “easier” to pronounce). As soon as we moved to Washington, it was just “Kaitlin” since I quickly (and unjustly) learned that my American name meant I would get only half the teasing I endured for my racial identity. When I was little, it was “Kaitlin” or “Kamalei”. Growing up, the name I went by was always a good indicator of how I felt about my identity. Book enhanced with curriculum aligned questions and activities.

As names hold such an importance in our lives, it is important that we hold space in our classrooms, homes, and libraries to talk to children about them. Read Chrysanthemum by Henkes, Kevin, lexile & reading level:, (ISBN: 9780062066428). When we see a child, one of the first questions we ask is, “What’s their name?” Names are also what adults typically introduce ourselves with. Chrysanthemum Unit Lesson Plan for Louisiana K-2 Guidebook Created by Jills Reading Magic Here are daily lesson plans for the entire Chrysanthemum kindergarten unit Each daily lesson contains CCSS standards, objectives, procedures, and materials to make your instruction easier. Henkes is the winner of two Caldecott Honors (for Owen and Waiting), a Caldecott Medal for Kittens First Full Moon, and Newbery Honors for each.

Every order gives back to the class in the form of FREE Books and resources. They are what teachers see when handed their class list for the first time. Books are offered at exclusive low prices and ship to the classroom for free. Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going. Our names are often our first identifiers. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission.

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