Reading is one of the most powerful ways to model inclusion and nurture empathy. Welcoming Schools created the Book of the Month series to foster compassionate dialogue and elevate joyful stories of authentic LGBTQ+ lives, building monthly engagement and momentum leading up to our National Day of Reading each February.
This month, we’re reading “A Family Is a Family Is a Family” by Sara O’Leary. When a teacher asks the students what makes their family special, one student feels nervous to share because their family is different from the others. As each student shares, the class learns that all families are different and all families are special. This warm, sweet story is brought to life with whimsical and quirky illustrations.
See the full list of highlighted books and their accompanying discussion guides in both English and Spanish at https://welcomingschools.org/resources/book-of-the-month.
