Learning for Justice

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Growing Together, our series for children and families, offers stories, learning journeys, book reviews and more to cultivate affirming values of justice, diversity and inclusion in young children. Learn more: lfj.pub/growingtogether

"Embedded in the proverb 'it takes a village to raise a child' is a profound truth: The collective effort of an entire community is essential for nurturing the growth and well-being of children." Read and share this article from LFJ's newest magazine: lfj.pub/becoming-a-vil…

“All young people are worthy and deserving of love – the kind of love that moves us to nurture their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.” Read and share this article from LFJ's newest magazine: lfj.pub/nurture-youth

Stories are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about the world, and they can build empathy and understanding of ourselves and others. Enjoy these stories for children from our Story Corner collection. lfj.pub/storycorner

Dialogue creates opportunities to reach across differences and to engage with and understand one another. In this political environment, we must not lose sight of the humanity of the people around us. Read and share the new LFJ Fall 2024 magazine: lfj.pub/Fall-2024-Maga…

These LFJ book reviews for adult readers encourage us all to keep reading and learning together for liberation. This page also includes links to book reviews for children and for teens and young adults. Learn more: lfj.pub/liberation-lit

“To be guided by love is to live in community with all life.” — bell hooks Enjoy and share this favorite One World poster: lfj.pub/One-World-Post…

This holiday season, help children develop a strong sense of self while recognizing and honoring diversity in the world. Our commonalities allow us to connect as families, friends and communities. lfj.pub/commonalities

This holiday season, read and share our newest story for children and families. Fireflies — When 10-year-old Kaden wonders whether he’s gay, he turns to his older brother Zain, who offers the love and acceptance all caring adults should give to a child. lfj.pub/LFJ6-fireflies…

We offer some of our favorite book recommendations for children (elementary to middle grades) that affirm identities, celebrate diversity and highlight justice. Share them this holiday season! lfj.pub/books-children

Gloria and Rosa Make Beautiful Music — Gloria and Rosa use their love of music to make a change in their school district—together. This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-…

The America Project — When Carmen asks her mom what it means to be Puerto Rican and American, she learns a valuable lesson about identity and culture. This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/sprin…

The Fighting Mynahs — A story from Hawaii about how it’s better to share and cooperate than to squabble and fight. This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/sprin…

Papalotzin and the Monarchs: A Bilingual Tale of Breaking Down Walls — The day finally arrived when the Great North built a Great Wall to separate itself from the Great South. But would they live to regret it? From LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/classroom-reso…

The New Kid in Class — Mia can't understand why the new kid, Amena, seems sad. But she learns that a little empathy goes a long way. This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/sprin…

Min Jee's Lunch — When a classmate says Min Jee’s Korean lunch is “how everyone got sick,” will her friends speak up? This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/fall-…

Yaki's Mural — Yaki struggles to feel at home in her new country and her new school, but her creativity and Mayan culture help to ease the transition. This holiday season, read and share stories from LFJ's Story Corner collection. learningforjustice.org/magazine/sprin…

This holiday season, enjoy and share this One World poster. “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” — Fred Rogers lfj.pub/Rogers-OneWorld

“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it.” - Amanda Gorman Illustration by Harkiran Kalsi This holiday season, enjoy and share our newest One World poster. Download and share: lfj.pub/2024-OneWorld