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Diverse Achievers is a gift to early education. It comes at such a vital time as we help our youngest to understand the value of individual differences while, at the same time, applauding our common humanity. Storytelling works especially when we are guided through it with questions that provoke thinking. Thanks to Irene and Gary for helping all of us seek truth. David Magill, EdD, Director Emeritus, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools Diverse Achievers is a powerful resource for teachers to make inclusion an ongoing part of instruction. The break down that shows books for both male and female achievers, self-esteem, history, and questions for dis cussion helps to simplify instruction and planning. Tiffany Sudler, Teacher, School District of Philadelphia What a delicious educational resource for parents, teachers and other human services professionals to use when starting conversations about the contributions of other racial/ethnic groups in shaping the American culture we live in today. This compilation of children's books as tools for hav ing tough conversations is simply ingenious. Why? Because of the way it's organized, the rich selection of topics/books and the fact that it is user friendly. This is a tall order for any author(s) to handle complex issues with a stimuli that directs ways for adults to discuss diverse achievers with young people. The contexts of 'Jim Crow', restrictive immigration laws and fear of losing power in the midst of rapid social change is unsettling for many Americans. Teachers and parents will simply love the range of books connected to grade levels and the guided tours to help them ask meaningful questions. There is no dogma. Readers are free to help children explore values in the context of their personal experiences. There are questions on social problems children experience in schools and communities. This approach is value free and non-judgmental, so the teachers and parents can help loved ones define their own values. I cannot say enough about this book. I highly recom mend it for educators and families who are navigating the complexities of race, class, gender and physical/mental abilities. It prepares us to develop skills of racial literacy and is a great resource for diversity consultants. Portia Hunt, PhD, President, Eclipse Management Consultant Group and Executive Director, National Center for Family Recovery, Licensed Psychologist

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Irene Eizen has been an educator for over 50 years, teaching at all levels of instruction from kindergarten through graduate courses. She wrote this book with her colleague and former student, Gary Plummer, to encourage and guide parents and teachers to discuss important lessons around great achievers of color using children’s literature. Gary Plummer has been an educator for over 40 years. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in early childhood education and a concentration in black studies, Gary taught courses in black studies and African-American literature at college and high school levels. He was also a workshop team leader for the “Black Lemonade for All” project, a curriculum and workshop program for parents of students of color, to help them adopt better parenting strategies.

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