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critical race theory and counter narratives

Week 8

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Can I Touch Your Hair?

Written by

Irene Latham, Charles Waters 

Illustrated by

Sean Qualls, and Selina Alko

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Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez & Her Family's Fight for Desegregation

Written by

Duncan Tonaiuh

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story

Written by

Kevin Noble Maillard 

Illustrated by

Juana Martinez-Neal

This week we are checking out Separate is Never Equal, Fry Bread, and Can I Touch Your Hair?. These three books focus on the critical race theory and counter narratives. Check out my video's and blog below where I talk more about them! 

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SEPARATE IS NEVER 

EQUAL

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Hear from Sylvia Mendez herself! This is a great resource to show your students after reading. 

fry bread: A Native american family story

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Interview with Kevin Maillard

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can i touch your hair?

poems of race, mistakes, and friendships

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I took this from the Illustrator's note from Can I Touch Your Hair? because it screamed out to me. No matter how hard a conversation is, it's necessary so you can gain a greater understanding.

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