DADS READ: “Someone New” by Anne Sibley O’Brien
JER: “ Someone New ” by Anne Sibley O’Brien is a great early book to begin talking about race and differences. It explores ways to develop empathy for someone new to your community or social group. It demonstrates valuable tools that children can use to be welcoming and how to find things in common. Jesse learns that his soccer team is “even better with Maria”. Jason and Jin teach each other how to write in their respective languages until “it’s like we have a real secret code”. Emma connects with Fatimah through art and learns that Fatimah has two brothers like her.