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End Exclusion

Encourage students to recognize and question unfair biases and prejudices in themselves and others. By fostering empathy and critical thinking, students learn to stand up against injustice, build inclusive environments, and appreciate diversity as a strength.
By: National Education Association
Published: August 1, 2025

Books of the month:

Books of the month:

Elementary

No More Chairs

No More Chairs

No More Chairs

by Dan Gill

Mr. Gill’s students learn the story behind the empty chair that sits in the front of their classroom.
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Middle Grade

Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

by Ibram X. Kendi

In this extensive biography of human rights activist Malcolm X, Malcolm’s personal history and the history of racism are blended with commentary about present-day social justice issues.
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Young Adult

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

by Dr. Edith Eva Eger

With grit and humanity, Edie, an accomplished gymnast and dancer, and her sister Magda survive the horrors of Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
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