![]() ![]() Watch an exclusive Behind the Scenes interview with author Joanna Ho to discover how she was inspired to work in education, how important the principles of anti-bias and equity are in all aspects of her work, and what she hopes students take away from her book.First grade teacher Jean Ilano and second grade teacher Genevieve Shek share how they use the Book of the Week in their classrooms to teach figurative language and social-emotional lessons in Book Talks.Take a brain break with the Book Boys as they perform an original music video to celebrate what makes us all special! Play it for your class as a brain break between lessons or after recess or lunch.Here are some teacher-created resources to help you share Eyes That Kiss in the Corners with your students: ![]() With beautiful illustrations and lyrical text, Eyes That Kiss in the Corners carries a powerful message of self-affirmation and encourages readers to embrace their families, their cultures, and most importantly, themselves. She was chosen as one of several students to attend a weekend leadership program that included deep discussions on racism and systems of oppression, and today, all of her work in education and as an author is carried under an umbrella of inclusion and equity. Joanna is also a vice principal of a high school in the San Francisco Bay Area and says that her interest in education actually started when she was in high school. ![]()
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