by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 28, 2022 | All, Literacy
We are still mourning the deaths of 19 school children and 2 teachers from Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Mariachis, Mexican musical ensembles, from around the region have traveled to Uvalde to play and sing in honor of those who died. The performance of...
by Bethany Sutherland | Jun 19, 2022 | All, Literacy
Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day, Jubilee Day, and Emancipation Day. A day of reflection, celebration, and a time to share stories about Black resistance, liberation, and to uplift Black Joy. The book “All Because You Matter”...
by Bethany Sutherland | Apr 14, 2022 | All, Literacy
There used to be separate baseball leagues: one for African Americans, another for Women, and a third for Mexicans. Baseball history is also about our nation’s struggle to desegregate sports. This month, GEF highlights a book that points to important athletes,...
by Bethany Sutherland | Mar 22, 2022 | All, Literacy
Lisa Baum chose Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan as GEF’s selection for Women’s History Month! The book is about a middle school Pakistani American Muslim girl who holds on to her cultural identity despite tensions with friends. ¡Lisa Baum eligió Amina’s Voice de Hena...
by Bethany Sutherland | Feb 26, 2022 | All, Literacy
Black History Month honors the historical and ongoing cultural contributions and achievements of Black communities. This month, GEF chose a sweet, funny, action-packed graphic novel that features the character of Portico Reeves, a fourth grader and a superhero!...
