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Book List

We’ve carefully curated book lists to go with each lesson.


Be an Ally Books

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Be an Ally

Intersection Allies

By Chelsea JohnsonDottir Press

A handy book about intersectionality that depicts the nuances of identity and embraces difference as a source of community.

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Be an Ally

Jacob’s New Dress

By Sarah HoffmanAlbert Whitman & Company

Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school, too.

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Be an Ally, Be Healthy

Jacob’s Room to Choose

By Sarah HoffmanMagination Press

After Jacob and Sophie are prevented from using their school’s bathrooms, their teacher helps her students write new rules about who can use which bathroom.

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Be an Ally, Be a Neighbor, Be Healthy, Be Kind

Maddi’s Fridge

By Lois BrandtFlashlight Press

Sofia visit’s her friend Maddi’s house to find that they only have milk and bread to eat. She wants to help her friend have food, but doesn’t want to betray her promise not to tell.

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Be an Ally

Say Something!

By Peter H. ReynoldsScholastic Press

In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference.

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Be an Ally

Sparkle Boy

By Lesléa NewmanLee & Low Books

Three-year-old Casey wants what his older sister, Jessie, has–a shimmery skirt, glittery painted nails, and a sparkly bracelet–but Jessie does not approve.

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Be an Ally

Speak Up

By Miranda PaulClarion Books

This book encourages the reader to speak up about everything from their own name being mispronounced to someone bringing a weapon to school.

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Be an Ally

Strictly No Elephants

By Lisa MantchevSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

A boy is excluded from joining his friends’ pet club because of his unusual pet.

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