Hana is a Muslim girl who loves her Hijabs. She accessorizes them and makes them extra fancy. She is proud of her hijabs. Her classmates even ask her for fashion advice because of her creativity and unique sense of style.
Author: Kristy L Genung
I am a sister, aunt, friend, teacher, and forever student. I teach kindergarten in Central Virginia. I began teaching 2nd grade in 2009. I have taught 2nd, 1st, and now kindergarten. I also had the unique experience to teach virtual kindergarten in 2020-2021. It was an experience I am thankful for but I am excited to be back in person.
I always try to assume positive intentions. I am currently working on my Master's in Reading at UVA. I will be a certified reading specialist next summer as long as everything stays on track. I love finding diverse and unique books to pull into my classroom. A passion of mine is to make sure my students have books that are windows where they see others' experience and perspectives, and mirrors where they can see themselves within the books we are reading.
Review: The Library Bus
Bahram Rahman tells the story of a woman and her daughter who travel around Afghanistan on a bus filled with books, not seats, to teach young girls English. They allow them to borrow books, and give them English lessons once per week. It is often not enough, but it is what they can do to make a difference in the lives of these girls.
Review: HEADSTRONG HALLIE!
If you are looking for a story of adventure, determination, and perseverance consider picking up Headstrong Hallie. The story of Hallie Morse Daggett is a great example for young children because it shows that they can do anything they want, despite the impossible barriers that stand in the way of their dream.
REVIEW: UNICORN DAY
This is a sweet, fun book that can help reinforce one of the earliest phonological skills: rhyming. Using a book with characters children love and being able to talk about words that rhyme is a win-win for everyone.