History In The Making
History is knowledge, identity, and power, said Lerone Bennett Jr., senior editor and in-house historian of EBONY magazine. “History is knowledge because it is a practical perspective and a practical orientation. It orders and organizes our world and valorizes our projects.”
In these historic times, as an independent people fight for their sovereignty, I am reminded of our own internal struggle that continue the ongoing complex struggles to define and maintain democracy.
For today’s post, I share these resources for children that may
help them understand more about the war and about Ukraine.
Deborah Farmer Kris of PBS offers some suggestions about how to talk to kids about Ukraine. As Kris offers, books are a great way to open up younger children’s understanding of the world and foster empathy. These three picture books about refugees can help kids get a better understanding of this and other conflicts around the world:
1. "What Is a Refugee?" (Ages 3-7) by Elise Gravel . This
book is a simple, accessible introduction to what it means to be a refugee.
2. "Lubna
and Pebble" (Ages 4-8) written by Wendy Meddour and illustrated by
Daniel Egnéus. A young girl holds on to her special pebble at a refugee camp —
only to give it to a child who needs it even more.
3. "Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible
Journey" (Ages 4-8) written by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes; illustrated
by Sue Cornelison. The true story of how aid workers in Greece helped an Iraqi
refugee family reunite with their beloved pet.
From World KidLit Month Translate This, translators Hanna
Leliv and Anna Walden share their recommendations of Ukrainian books: ones
already in translation and ones that ought to be translated!
Patricia Polacco’s many picturebooks books features Ukrainian folklore and family
stories from when she grew up in Ukraine. And for a special treat comes this video From Reading Rhino, performing Rechenka’s Eggs.
Check out these books at your local library from master storyteller,
Eric Kimmel. These include The Spiders Gift: A Ukrainian
Christmas Story (2010) and The Bird’s Gift: A Ukrainian Easter Story (1999).
From Ukrainian-Canadian children’s writer, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch features Ukraine in her stories, including the
riveting story of Silver Threads (1996).
Ukraine Colors From Wikipedia |
Thanks so much for this, Bobbi. This is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Ostropol is a real place in Ukraine and the story was crafted out of a Ukrainian folktale.
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