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Dear Family, Welcome to OurVoices: Home & Family.This collection of books features stories about children from various cultural heritages, written and illustrated by creators from those same backgrounds. It is important for children not only to see themselves in texts, but also to see a wide range of other viewpoints. Learning about a variety of cultures and experiences helps all children gain empathy and understanding. 1 Our Voices books are exactly the kind of relatable stories that will give your child those opportunities, while also building his or her reading skills and fluency.As you and your child read about the various family structures, cultures, settings,
Our Voices These colorful and engaging readers build key reading skills while developing children’s understanding of diverse cultures and experiences. Cultural notes and comprehension questions are included. For Guided Reading Levels I, J, and K. Grades 1–2 Home & Family • 10 full-color 16-page books Neighborhood & Community • 10 full-color 16-page books
Dear Family, Welcome to OurVoices: Home & Family.This collection of books features stories about children from various cultural heritages, written and illustrated by creators from those same backgrounds. It is important for children not only to see themselves in texts, but also to see a wide range of other viewpoints. Learning about a variety of cultures and experiences helps all children gain empathy and understanding. 1 Our Voices books are exactly the kind of relatable stories that will give your child those opportunities, while also building his or her reading skills and fluency.As you and your child read about the various family structures, cultures, settings,
socio-economic backgrounds, and experiences portrayed in this series, you will find mirrors to your own lives as well as windows to learning about the lives of others. 2
By exploring these readers that share a variety of experiences, your child will become an adept, well-rounded reader with an appreciation for the differences that make us all special. The Editors 1 Flannery, M. E. (2020, October 26). Why we need diverse books . National Education Association. Retrieved October 7, 2021, from https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/ why-we-need-diverse-books 2 Sims Bishop, R. (1990). Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Perspectives, 1 (3), ix–xi By exploring these readers that share a variety of experiences, your child will become an adept, well-rounded reader with an appreciation for the differences that make us all special. The Editors socio-economic backgrounds, and experiences portrayed in this series, you will find mirrors to your own lives as well as windows to learning about the lives of others. 2
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1 Flannery, M. E. (2020, October 26). Why we need diverse books . National Education Association. Retrieved October 7, 2021, from https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/ why-we-need-diverse-books 2 Sims Bishop, R. (1990). Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Perspectives, 1 (3), ix–xi
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Lupita asks, “Is this where you live?” “Yes, in Chinatown,” answers Ming. “Is everyone who lives in your building Chinese?” “Not everyone!”
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When they finish setting the tables, Joy goes to help Lola Rita. Lola Rita is making her famous lumpia . She isn’t really Joy’s lola , or grandma, but she babysits Joy often. Joy loves to help her cook.
It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival! Ming has invited his best friend, Lupita, over to celebrate with his family.
Joy smiles. “Oh! That’s why I call your parents tito and tita . Even though they’re not my uncle and aunt.”
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“If it weren’t for Lewis Latimer, people would have spent a lot more money on light bulbs!” Everyone laughs at that.
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Talib wonders what other fruit names come from Arabic. “Jeddo, what about lemon and lime ?” “Yes, both words are Arabic,” Jeddo grins.
“This little thing made Thomas Edison’s light bulb stay on for a long time,” explains Cameron. “Really?” his cousin Kevin asks.
Finally, they go to their favorite market. Jeddo looks at his shopping list. “We need apricots and oranges. More Arabic words!” Jeddo says.
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