Global Learning Fellowship, Arab American Heritage Month, School Library Month, Passover, World Art Day, Easter, Pysanky, Mother Earth Day, World Penguin Day, International Jazz Day & Barefoot Books Diverse Titles

As events unfold around the dismantling of the Department of Education, I want to take a moment to recognize the dedication of teachers like you. No matter the changes ahead, your work remains vital in shaping young minds, fostering curiosity, and creating inclusive learning environments. We stand with you in advocating for the resources, support, and respect that all educators deserve. Thank you for all you do for your students and communities.

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Founder & CEO, Globe Trottin' Kids​

Time Sensitive! Global Learning Fellowship | Applications Due April 7

Through the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship, public school educators develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction, advocate for global competency in their schools and districts, and help students to thrive in our increasingly interconnected world. Fellows transform their classrooms to give students a global perspective.

Try This! From the Learning Network at The New York Times: What's Going On in This Picture?​

Each Sunday, an intriguing photograph without its caption is posted and students are asked to think critically about what they see.

What’s going on in this picture?​
​What do you see that makes you say that?​
​What more can you find?

Students from around the world comment throughout the week in a live, moderated discussion. On Thursday afternoon, the "back story" of the photo and what it depicts is revealed. This guide will help you get started!

April is ...

-Arab American Heritage Month Educator Resources:

​Arab American Museum - a resource for enhancing the understanding of Arab American history, arts, culture and contributions

​National Arab American Heritage Month Educators Guide from Arab America provides additional helpful context and resources for teachers.

​Arabs & Arab Americans Book List from Social Justice Books

-School Library Month (National School Librarian Day is April 4.)

Oh how we LOVE our libraries and librarians! Ideas to Celebrate include creating book displays, bringing books to life, and writing notes of appreciation.

April 12-20 Passover

Dive in to PJ Library's favorite ways to get families learning, playing, singing, tasting, and connecting for Passover.

Check out our growing colleciton of Passover books.

April 15 World Art Day is celebrated on the birthday of legendary artist Leonardo da Vinci. It is a wonderful opportunity to introduce students to the beauty and diversity of art from around the world.

Check out our NEW PAGE ON THE WEBSITE for resources and activities. Explore different types of art, meet famous artists, create your own art ideas and more!

April 20 Easter & Orthodox Easter

The last time these two holidays fell on the same date was in 2017! Read how our family merges the two celebrations, and learn about some Greek Orthodox Easter traditions.

Explore the beautiful art of Pysanky: Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Watch a video from Reading Rainbow that includes interesting facts about eggs, a reading of Rechenka’s Eggs, and a segment with Patricia Pollaco sharing her inspiration behind the story – and how she makes pysanky.

Check out our growing colleciton of multicultural Easter books.

April 22 International Mother Earth Day

Storytime: Follow along as award-winning photographer and author April Pulley Sayre reads Thank You, Earth, a moving and inspiring thank you letter to the planet Earth. Create a classroom version of a Thank You, Earth book.

April 25 World Penguin Day

Explore this Photo Gallery of the World's 18 Penguin Species from NatGeo Kids.

• Use a world map to locate the penguins.
• Create a chart that includes the type of penguin, where it lives, and an interesting fact. Complete the chart as you read.
• Research the different penguins in small groups. Create a presentation to share.
• Get crafty with 9 Cool DIY Penguin Crafts from KiwiCo.

April 30th International Jazz Day

This biography captures Melba Doretta Liston's accomplishments, and challenges, at a time when few women, of any race, played brass instruments and were part of the jazz scene.

Download Little Melba and Her Big Trombone Teacher's Guide from Lee & Low Books.​​

​Barefoot Books Check out these beautiful diverse picture books:

Music of the Mountains A Story in Pakistan* Can Roohi find the courage and rhythm to play the rabab at her school's Eid concert? | Amazon​

Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History* Learn about 25 moments of resistance and revolution in American history. | Amazon​

Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim* Can Kwesi and his grandmother conquer their fear of water with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata? | Amazon​

Ramadan on Rahma Road A Recipe Storybook* Travel to the houses of Rahma Road to see what everyone is cooking for the annual potluck iftar. A kid-friendly recipe book! | Amazon​

Our World: Türkiye, Our World: England, Our World: USA Part of the Barefoot Books Our World series | Amazon​

Ayo's Adventure Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu* When Ayo struggles to fall asleep, he tumbles into an extraordinary journey across the African diaspora, where he experiences creative and resilient cultures that share his heritage. From hip-hop to kente cloth, from Mansa Musa to revolution, the African diaspora has inspired the world! | Amazon​

Message in the Mooncake A Legend from Ancient China Set 800 years ago in the Yuan Dynasty, this thrilling tale is based on an ancient Chinese legend explained in the educational endnotes. | Amazon​

The Midnight Mitzvah* In this retelling of a 2,000-year-old story from the Talmud (Jewish book of law), Hanina Chipmunk knows it’s a mitzvah to help others . . . but how can she give food to a hungry friend without making her friend feel embarrassed? | Amazon​

Nipa Hut A Story in the Philippines* Yelena, Papa, and the Nipa hut (a traditional Filipino dwelling) work together to withstand a tropical storm roaring toward the Philippines. | Amazon​

I'll See You in Ijebu Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed end matter includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, a recipe for Nigerian puff puff, and more. | Amazon​

Old Clothes for Dinner?! Abuela is making her Cuban ropa vieja for dinner. Old clothes for dinner? Magaly needs to hide the rest of her clothes before her family eats them up. Endnotes feature other imaginative names of food around the world, facts about Cuba, Spanish vocabulary, and two delicious recipes for ropa vieja and arroz con leche. | Amazon​

Marley's Pride* Highlighting the joyful experiences of a queer Black family finding community at Pride, this story features end matter about the history of Pride, a glossary of LGBTQ+ terms, and a list of resources. | Amazon

*Includes a Discussion Guide and/or Coloring Sheet

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