Why Books as Bridges?

If you're wondering why FSP might be moved to offer a program such as Books as Bridges : Children's Literature and Anti-Racism Education, check out Anne Sibley O'Brien's blog and her latest thinking about how white children learn their racial identity and how it is connected to racism (unwittingly, perhaps, but at very young ages) and how adults might better intervene in that socialization.

Also - some new social justice & literature resources:

• The Pirate Tree : Social Justice and Children's Literature Blog
• Reading In Color (link is titled BlackTeensRead2)

And check the side bar for more!