A Muscle Memory For Kindness: Reflecting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Classroom Library
Channel: I Dream Library
Date: 2021-09-21

I Dream Library shares how educators and students can identify, discuss, and include traditionally underrepresented stories in your school library or childcare center. Caregivers and home learners can apply this method in your distance / home learning groups or on trips to you local public library.
 
'A Muscle Memory for Kindness', features equity education designed for grades 3-6 and using a student centered approach inclusive of Kinesthetic Learning and Inquiry Based Learning principles. This Equity Assessment is easily adaptable to different learning styles from  Pre K to Grade 12.


FILM CREDITS:
Produced by Lush Cosmetics North America in partnership with I Dream Library

Educators: 
Aisha  Kiani
Chanelle Tye

Students: 
Aiden Stoxx
Akua Rakim Keyani-David
Aspen Meighan
Fatuma Schwab 
Julian Schwab
Sage Voytcheff

Writer: Aisha Kiani
Director: Gavin Hartigan
Editor: Daniel Jeffery
Art Director: Angie Carlucci
Producer: Stephanie Co
Executive Producer: Carleen Pickard
Casting and Oversight: Aisha Kiani

For more resources including literary suggestions and lesson plans visit:
I Dream Library https://www.idreamlibrary.com/ 
Social Justice Books https://socialjusticebooks.org/
or visit your local independent bookshop!