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My children's book calendar is back!
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Hi Reader, I'm thrilled to let you know that my Anti-Bias Children's Book Calendar is back for 2026! I missed out on creating a book calendar for 2025 because it's honestly a huge project. I recommend a different social justice or anti-bias book for every day of the year, often matching them up with events that took place on that day in history. Making sure I match historical events, holidays, and heritage celebrations with the right books, while also including titles for a variety of ages and interests is kind of like a huge puzzle. In typical ADHD-fashion, each time I start a calendar I'm full of energy. About 70 percent of the way through I question why I started and how I will ever finish. Then, when I finally hit publish I'm elated! How the Anti-Bias Children's Book Calendar can help you If you're ready to revamp your bookshelves or just need fresh ideas for your next library visit, the calendar is the perfect tool for you. I've included tons of new books (and "new to me" books) that I've not yet reviewed on the blog or anywhere else. (If you've purchased past editions of my calendar, there are very few repeat books from year to year.) Tired of reading the same books every year for heritage months and holidays? The calendar will have plenty of new ideas for you. It also has lots of "on this day in history" moments perfect for learning about social justice, each matched with a book title. There are also plenty of lighthearted reads written by diverse authors sprinkled in to keep things from being serious all the time.
What's inside the calendar? Key dates in social justice historyDiscover the history you’ve never heard of, from the 1931 La Placita immigration raid in Los Angeles to the disability rights activists who occupied federal buildings in 1977. Along with each social justice event you’ll find a corresponding children’s book related to the topic. Cross-cultural understandingFill your shelves with books that will reduce children’s biases against others who are different from them in terms of gender, race, religion, family makeup, physical ability, and more. Holidays from many cultures and faithsLearn about Diwali, Rosh Hoshanah, Vaisakhi, Eid al-Fitr, and many other special days using the suggested kids’ books.
Heritage month book recommendations that dive beneath the surfaceFrom celebrations you’re likely already observing like Black History Month to ones you might not know about (Filipino Heritage Month, Deaf History Month, Arab American Heritage Month, Black Music Month, and more), the calendar has you covered with ideas for all ages. Justice issues unpackedDiscover age-appropriate stories that help children understand issues including racism, sexism, anti-gay bias, ableism, and environmental damage, along with our power to make change in the face of injustice. Joyful representationExplore dozens of light-hearted, joyful stories that provide joyful representation of kids whose identities are often marginalized by society. Brave leaders for social changeMeet brave leaders, young and old, famous and little known, with biographies of people who have made change for their communities. >>>>You can download a sample month of the calendar for free here. <<<< Have questions about the calendar? I'm happy to answer them; just hit reply and ask. Happy reading, Rebekah P.S. Get ready now for your 2026 reads with the children you cherish. Purchase the 2026 Anti-Bias Children's Books Calendar here. Rebekah Gienapp (she/her/hers) | rebekahgienapp.com | Connect on Instagram | Coffees for Gaza | |
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