Dr. Shu-Chen Jenny Yen of CSU Fullerton has created a story to help caregivers of young children explain the Los Angeles fires to them.
Book Recommendation — February 2025
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness is a picture book that can be a gentle tool for cultivating kid mindfulness.
Days of the Month — February 2025
In February we are celebrating Black History/African Heritage Month, as well as Candlemas, the Lantern Festival, and Fredrick Douglass
Quote of the Month — February 2025
Humans are not naturally harmful, war-faring beings. It takes a lot of trauma to fashion such a loving creature into a weapon. — Dr. Lyla June Johnston
A Child’s View of War
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.