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Nurture a Sense of Place & Belonging

Use books and poetry to help students explore how place shapes their identity, their feelings about where they live, and how they connect with the world around them.
By: National Education Association
Published: January 13, 2021

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Elementary

The Poetry of US: More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States

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The Poetry of US: More Than 200 Poems That Celebrate the People, Places, and Passions of the United States

by J. Patrick Lewis (editor)

Dive into the diverse wonders and people of our nation through distinctive poetic voices and stunning photographs.
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Middle Grade

They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid’s Poems

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They Call Me Güero: A Border Kid’s Poems

by David Bowles

Twelve-year-old Güero, a freckled, red-headed, Mexican-American border kid, discovers the joy of writing poetry, thanks to his English teacher.
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Young Adult

What I Leave Behind

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What I Leave Behind

by Alison McGhee

Through 100 chapters, each 100 words, sixteen-year-old Will walks the streets of L.A. to deal with tragedy and loss.
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