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Help Students Find Common Ground

Books and discussion can help to break down preconceived ideas and stereotypes. Get students reading, talking, laughing, and sharing to build a community where they all feel seen, heard, and validated.
By: National Education Association
Published: January 13, 2021

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla Nasruddin

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Riding a Donkey Backwards: Wise and Foolish Tales of Mulla Nasruddin

by Sean Taylor and the Khayaal Theatre

If the stories of this iconic Muslim character don’t make you laugh, they will certainly make you think!
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Middle Grade

Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship

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Mangoes, Mischief, and Tales of Friendship

by Chitra Soundar

Prince Veera and his best friend Suku use their wits and wisdom to deal with some of the trickiest problems presented in King Bheema’s court.
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Young Adult

The Tiger at Midnight

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The Tiger at Midnight

by Swati Teerdhala

Epic heart-pounding fantasy set in an alternate ancient India where a rebel assassin and a reluctant soldier find forbidden love as they battle to save their lands.
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