The Book Boat
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Alejandra and Jocelyn have done extensive research on how to create a space for critical dialogue within their classrooms but using children’s literature as a the key to unlocking a whole new level of learning.
The Book BoatMar 03, 2021
Season 2 Finale!
That is a wrap for Season 2! In this episode we feature two books on the AAPI community and we reflect back on our first year teaching. Make sure to tune in to hear the good,bad and everything in between about doing distance learning. Also hear what we have planned for season 3! Make sure to stay connected with us on our social media to hear all the exciting news coming!
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Eyes That Kiss in the Corners: https://www.amazon.com/Eyes-That-Kiss-Corners-Joanna/dp/0062915622/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1FPLEG2EHYGFB&dchild=1&keywords=eyes+that+kiss+in+the+corners&qid=1621377573&sprefix=eyes+that+kiss%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-1
I Dream of POPO: https://www.amazon.com/I-Dream-Popo-Livia-Blackburne/dp/1250249317/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=I+dream+of+popo&qid=1621377608&sr=8-1
Kevin and David
Families
Join Alejandra and Jocelyn as they dive into the topic of gender norms and different family structures. On this week's episode they talk about diversity amongst families and how some families go against the gender norms. They bring in some exciting books that tackle these topics in such a fun and loving way!
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Ruby Finds a Worry with Veronica!
Emotions big and small and we are ready to talk about them! We have a very special guest our good friend Veronica Minor! Veronica shares her experience in the credential program and student teaching. She also talks about her masters project and how her childhood experiences helped shape her research project. We also share two books from Tom Percival’s Big Bright Feelings series.
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Ruby Finds a Worry: https://www.amazon.com/Ruby-Finds-Worry-Tom-Percival/dp/1547602376
Meesha Makes Friends: https://www.amazon.com/Meesha-Makes-Friends-Bright-Feelings-ebook/dp/B0851GXK5V
Earth Day!
It’s almost EARTH DAY! Get to hear host Jocelyn and Alejandra catch up, listen to their views on testing and how excited we all are about microphones!. Then let's talk about an issue we can all get behind taking care of our Earth! Hear some of their Earth Day book picks and how we can inspire and motivate students and grown ups to take care of our planet. There is no Planet B!
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Old Enough to Save the Planet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419749145/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Water Protectors: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Water-Protectors-Carole-Lindstrom/dp/1250203554/ref=zg_bs_3099_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KF3YQ3NNGTSZ81BMTS1D
Pop Culture Books!
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The Duchess and Guy: A Rescue to Royalty Puppy Love Story: www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/the-duchess-and-guy/9780358023043
The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary:
www.lbyr.com/titles/robb-pearlman/the-office-a-day-at-dunder-mifflin-elementary/9780316428392/
Women's History Month!
March is Women’s History Month and we could not be more excited to share these books. Join Jocelyn and Alejandra as they highlight some of their favorite books featuring strong female characters or Women from history who have changed the world.
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The ABCs of AOC:
My Tiny Temper
“My Tiny Temper follows a child's day as they struggle with daily task while dealing with a big monster of emotions.”
Hear us chat about the writing process and learn to see if they felt anything was missing from their book!
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Welcome Back Here are Our Current Favorites!
Our First Guest!
Women in Science!
We are covering an important topic and that is women in science! For many years women were made to feel that science is not their field but they are WRONG because women belong in all places! We are highlighting some of our favorite books that feature women in science and the importance for both boys and girls to see that women can be scientists!
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Rachel Carson and her book that changed the world: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/591224/rachel-carson-and-her-book-that-changed-the-world-by-by-laurie-lawlor-illustrated-by-laura-beingessner/
Geraldine and the Most Spectacular Science Project: https://www.schifferbooks.com/geraldine-and-the-most-spectacular-science-project-6811.html
Surprise! Our first learning showcase!
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www.theinnovationpress.com/your-name-is-a-song
Holidays in December
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Let’s Celebrate: www.goodreads.com/book/show/52026726-let-s-celebrate
Us and Abuela: A Family Story From the Border: www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/42642073-between-us-and-abuela
Non-Traditional Thanksgiving
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No Turkey for Thanksgiving: www.jacquelinejules.com/duck.htm
Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey: www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-590-46976-0
Indigenous People’s Day
Elections!
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I Dissent: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Dissent/Debbie-Levy/9781481465595#:~:text=I%20Dissent%20%7C%20Book%20by%20Debbie,Official%20Publisher%20Page%20%7C%20Simon%20%26%20Schuster
Grace for President: www.kellydipucchio.com/graceforpres.html
Sofia Valdez Future Prez: www.abramsbooks.com/product/sofia-valdez-future-prez_9781419737046/
Items mentioned:
Phenomenal Woman RBG collection: phenomenalwoman.us/collections/ruth-bader-ginsburg-rbg
Vota TShirt: jenzeanodesigns.com/collections/vota
Let's Have the Conversation
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The Power of Names
The beginning of conversations around race in a classroom
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Note Quite Snow White: www.harpercollins.com/products/not-quite-snow-white-ashley-franklin
Let’s Talk About Race: www.harpercollins.com/products/lets-talk-about-race-julius-lester
Our current favorites
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Kamala and Maya’s Big Idea www.harpercollins.com/products/kamala-and-mayas-big-idea-meena-harris
Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpre www.harpercollins.com/products/planting-stories-the-life-of-librarian-and-storyteller-pura-belpr-anika-aldamuy-denise
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Mija Linda Jewelry: mijaxlinda.com/
Phenomenal: phenomenalwoman.us/
1st Week of School
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First Day Jitters www.charlesbridge.com/products/first-day-jitters
The Giving Tree www.harpercollins.com/products/the-giving-tree-shel-silverstein
The Day you Begin www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299104/the-day-you-begin-by-jacqueline-woodson-illustrated-by-rafael-lopez/
Our Beginning
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Something Happened in Our Town www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B228
Not Quite Snow White www.harpercollins.com/products/not-quite-snow-white-ashley-franklin
Let’s Talk About Race www.harpercollins.com/products/lets-talk-about-race-julius-lester
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538691/pride-the-story-of-harvey-milk-and-the-rainbow-flag-by-rob-sanders-illustrated-by-steven-salerno/
Still a Family www.albertwhitman.com/book/still-a-family/
A Family is a Family is a Family houseofanansi.com/products/a-family-is-a-family-is-a-family
From North to South www.leeandlow.com/books/from-north-to-south-del-norte-al-sur
La Frontera: El Viaje con Papa www.barefootbooks.com/la-frontera
One Green Apple
www.hmhbooks.com/shop/books/One-Green-Apple/9780618434770