Literacy Out Loud (LOL)
Elementary School Level Featured Book
The 'Tangles by Michelle Janson
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On a class field trip to Earth, students from outer space learn that humans have been overtaken by a mysterious presence that seems to be "tangling" their communications! The 'Tangles provides a unique perspective on how current technology is affecting human interaction. It also emphasizes the importance of monitoring device usage and reminds people of all ages that this monitoring will keep us healthy and connected to each other.
You are invited to sit back, enjoy this book, and reflect on how we can best communicate in our world today!
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Middle & High School Level Featured Book
Go Black Boy Fly!
By TaNisha Fordham
Countless black boys fly around, celebrating, in jubilee. They are celebrating their blackness. They are celebrating their humanity. They are celebrating life. A beautiful site: breathtaking, awe-inspiring. A crowd of black boys, one of every kind, flying around boundless bliss: it's magical. And, every boy is named. Every boy is honored. Every boy is free. Pop. Pop. One is shot. What happens next? Well, that's the plot.
You are invited to sit back, enjoy this book, and reflect on how we can best communicate in our world today!