This American Life featured an eight-year-old Palestinian girl, Banias, facing and coping with war in Gaza.
Wartime in Lebanon
Monica Scander shares her emotional experiences conducting preschool classes online due to war in Lebanon with bad wifi and cell service.
A Song to Share — I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers
Susan Salidor’s song, “I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers” went on to inspire her to write a book letting children know they can make a difference.
In Loving Memory — Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni, born Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was a poet, author of children’s and adult books, educator, and commentator.
Poetry for us — Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 5)
This month we share Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings (Part 5) by Joy Harjo. This part focuses on eliminating negative attitudes.
Book Recommendations — January 2025
This month’s book recommendations are the Most Magnificent series by Ashley Spires, which encourage girls in STEM
Days of the Month — January 2025
This January we celebrate the end of Kwanzaa, Western and Lunar New Year, Eastern Orthodox Christmas, and Martin Luther King
Quote of the Month — January 2025
BIll Nye — Half of the humans are girls and women, so we want half the engineers and scientists to be girls and women.