REPRESENTATION MATTERS
Culturally Relevant Authentic Texts
Authentic texts—unlike contrived texts that are written to teach a skill—inspire students to reflect on how they feel about what they read. Books and instruction that are culturally relevant to students address both visible and invisible tenets of culture.
Rising Voices: Celebrating Black and Latino Boys Titles shown above: La Frontera, Carlos Santana, Crown, EllRay Jakes is Magic!, Starstruck
Rising Voices: Empowering Girls in STEAM Titles shown above: Shark Lady, I Want to Be a Doctor, Yasmin The Builder, Sarai Saves the Music, Little Robot
Rising Voices: Celebrating Girls of Color Titles shown above: Celia, Standing on Her Shoulders, The Little Red Fort, Front Desk, Planting Stories
Rising Voices: Elevating Latino Stories Titles shown above: Growing an Artist, Octopus Stew, Definitely Dominguita, Digging for Words, No Dogs Allowed!
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