Merna is offering a free Hugo House Class on

Social Justice Education with Illustrated Books

Picture books provide a diverse and abundantly rich resource for teaching social justice in primary grades through high school. In this class, we’ll look at books that honor the courage, resilience and humanity of people who have fought and continue to fight for social justice. We’ll explore books that address the consequences of war for young people, current concerns connected to asylum seekers, immigration, and racial justice—and we’ll discuss how to speak about them for the purpose of widening global understandings, increasing awareness and compassion, and inspiring young people to shape a more just and humane world. This is a zoom class. It will meet for two Saturdays on April 10 and April 24 from 1:10 to 3:10 pm. REGISTER THROUGH HUGO HOUSE. Stay tuned for the date when registration opens.