IF... by Sarah Perry

If... by Sarah Perry is pure artistic and poetic creativity. It...is something different. A book you would feel proud you discovered, observing the delight of those you share this treasure with. A welcome to the absurd but magically beautiful world of Surrealism. A juxtaposition of illustrations, ideas, and intermedia. A modern day Fluxus event. The interaction between the text and the reader will surely prompt the reader to continue with their own Ifs... If skunks made honey...If chickens laid lemons. This will be perfect to prompt children writers to write and illustrate their idea. #Netgalley

Making Popular Curriculum More Diverse

We need quality model texts in our classrooms that offer access to narratives of lives less visible in children's literature. From guided reading, to read aloud choices, to mini lessons, we must seek what Rudine Sims Bishop describes as "Window and Mirror" books. 

With the kindergarten How-To Writing Unit of Study I am going beyond how to make PB&J. Demand your curriculum is inclusive. If someone isn't making sure- you must. Stories about those less visible matter, a lot.

As we use text with purpose, children are looking for what their society values and their place is in it. 
 @LEEandLOW @pacylin

Mirrors, windows and sliding doors