Teachers
Parents
Materials Needed
Cultural artifacts (e.g., clothing, music instruments, artwork)
Books featuring diverse characters and stories
Access to documentaries or videos showcasing different cultures and life stories
Role-playing cards or scenarios
Suggestions of Books
Fiction
"The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
A series of interconnected stories about four Chinese-American families in San Francisco, exploring the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and cultural heritage.
"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
Set in Afghanistan, this novel explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption, providing a window into Afghan culture and history.
"Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A powerful story of love, race, and identity that spans Nigeria, the UK, and the USA, exploring the nuances of immigration and the search for one's place in the world.
Video References
Young Adult
"Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz A coming-of-age story about two Mexican-American boys discovering friendship, love, and their identity in the 1980s Texas.
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, this novel follows a young Black girl who witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend, exploring issues of racism and activism.
Science Fiction & Fantasy
"The Fifth Season" by N.K. Jemisin
The first book in The Broken Earth trilogy, featuring a post-apocalyptic world with a complex social hierarchy and characters who possess the ability to control earthquakes.
"Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi Set in a West African-inspired fantasy world, this novel tackles themes of oppression and resistance, weaving magic and mythology into its narrative.
Non-Fiction
"Becoming" by Michelle Obama
The former First Lady of the United States shares her personal journey, reflecting on the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work.
"Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah
A memoir by the South African comedian, focusing on growing up in apartheid South Africa as the son of a Black mother and a White father, offering insights into race, identity, and resilience.
Graphic Novels
"Persepolis" by Marjane Satrapi
An autobiographical graphic novel that depicts the author's childhood and early adult years in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution.
