Hello, travelers! Over the next few weeks, we will be learning about different countries, continents, and cultures from through picture books written by a diverse group of authours (#ownvoices).
Today, we learned about the importance of educating people of all genders when we read The Library Bus by Bahram Rahman.
The authour grew up in Afghanistan, where the book is set, and was inspired by the resilience of teachers and students. He is using the story to raise awareness about girls education, and to celebrate the beauty and landscape of his home country.
As we learn more about the world around us, it is important for us to consider:
-What do we know about this country already? How do we know/what are our sources?
-Is it possible to learn everything there is to know about a country or culture in one day? What should we do if we want to learn more?
-Can we make any connections to the characters in the book? How are our lives similar?
Check out the song we will be using to learn more about the vast world around us below: