Help Students Grow as Readers and as People
Readers need a true diversity of books to not only see themselves, but to see that they are part of a big, beautiful, diverse world. Finding joyful and unique representations of character and story engages readers and enriches literacy and learning. Inclusive representation in books leads to empathy and social and emotional skill-building. Read for a Better World provides an inclusive literary collection and teacher resources that will help students grow as readers and as people in the classroom and beyond.
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About
Strong literacy skills are an essential part of education. So are awareness, curiosity, and empathy. We believe children can learn about diversity and acceptance both when learning to read and reading to learn.
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Components
Our curated classroom libraries, educator resources, and take-home book bundles support instruction, promote literacy, and provide access to engaging books that explore diverse perspectives and social-emotional connections.
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Get Started
Learn more about different ways to use Read for a Better World in your classroom, school, or district, and develop a strong foundation for building a diverse library and for talking about diverse subjects with your students.
“The books and activities in this collection will help educators facilitate activities that encourage students to think, create, share, and grow along the themes of identity, diversity, justice, and action. This collection helps children see themselves as authors of their lives in a diverse world."
—Tonya Leslie, PhD
Teacher, Author, Educator
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