Day 11 – Book Resources

Day 11 – Book Resources

At IslandWood, we believe in the power of children’s books to promote representation and equity, provide windows into other people’s experiences, and reflect our own lives in distinctive and authentic ways.

 

So it’s lucky that we have a passionate children’s book advocate and connoisseur on our team – Director of Campus Education Dr. Déana Scipio! Swipe to check out some great children’s book recommendations from Déana.

 

📚 ADA TWIST, SCIENTIST by Andrea Beaty follows the endlessly-curious young scientist Ada Twist, who embarks on a mission to discover the source of the terrible smell in her house.

 

📚 THE EXTRAORDINARY GARDENER by Sam Boughton tells the story of Joe, who plants a seed on the balcony of his apartment that has far bigger consequences than he could have imagined.

 

📚 BUTTERFLY EYES AND OTHER SECRETS OF THE MEADOW by Joyce Sidman combines poetry and science in a tour of a meadow and all the creatures that live in it.

 

P.S. Check out our interview with Déana about how she helps IslandWood graduate students use children’s books with their own students.

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