This month’s song, War Toys, is sug to the tune School Days. It was published in The Raging Grannies Songbook.
Poetry for Us — Mother and Son
This month’s poem, Mother and Son, by Langston Hughes, is in Make a Joyful Sound — Poems for Children by African-American poets.
Book Recommendation — April 2026
Fierce Aunties! By Lauren Goodluck, illustrated by Steph Littlebird, received a 2026 YMA American Indian Youth Literature Picture book honor.
Days of the Month — April 2026
In April 2026 we celebrate National Arab-American month, Passover, Easter, Valsakhi, Earth Day, World Health Day, and International Jazz Day.
Quotes of the Month — April 2026
This month features 3 quotes — 2 by Ernest Hemingway and 1 by Charles Bukowski — about the futility and waste of wars.
Action Alerts — March 2026
Bills Active in Congress Right Now! By John Surr The First Five Years Fund tells us that these Bills are active in Congress right now. Your help to get them passed, through contacting your Congressperson, will be very helpful. Thanks. 🕗 A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Reps. Ashley […]
Save the Date: April 2026 Book Club Meeting
Join members of the Peace Educators Interest Forum for a children’s book club meeting. Come Share Your Favorite Multilingual Books!
Dear Olive Branch, March 2026
We’ve put together a list of 6 fundamental components of peace education for young children by integrating it into daily interactions.