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Literature can be transformative in helping us learn about the world and see ourselves as part of the shared human experience. To build bridges of understanding and celebrate our diversity and shared humanity, let’s read together! We offer some of our favorite book reviews for teens and young adults.

Stories are a deeply meaningful way that we learn about the world, and they can build empathy and understanding of ourselves and others. Here are some of our favorite book recommendations for children and families.

These resources, including specific calls to action, can help families advocate for the freedom to obtain an honest and inclusive education in their communities and in schools.

For the greater good of our democracy and nation, we must center the power and autonomy of people in the South engaged in the narrative of liberation. To deepen conversation on the struggle for justice in the South, we offer this resource page of narratives from people in the South working to shift power and create change.

Critical thinking skills are imperative for resisting harmful disinformation and countering hate and bias. These resources can help to learn about and teach the skills necessary to be discerning about the information around us.

For all who must respond to the needs of children as a traumatizing event unfolds, this LFJ article offers recommendations and resources to support you.

As images of war and conflict fill television screens and flood the internet right now, young people need the support of parents, caregivers and educators to grapple with their emotions and to understand the events.

School policies that include harsh punishments, automatic out-of-class time and police involvement for discipline contribute to pushing young people out of classrooms and into the criminal legal system.

As we celebrate and uplift all identities of the LGBTQ+ community, we commit to the fight to ensure that everyone can live with dignity and have their full human rights respected. LGBTQ+ children and families deserve the right to safe, affirming and inclusive schools and communities. This page provides resources that can help all children to thrive. 

Black history is central to our nation’s story. LFJ offers this collection of resources to help you learn about, teach and make Black history visible.

Our country’s system of policing has a history of violence that disproportionately steals the lives of Black, Indigenous and other people of color along with individuals with disabilities.

Native American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of Native cultures and communities. To honor Native peoples, we uplift their honest histories, significant contributions and contemporary experiences.

Make a commitment to discuss, teach and learn about women’s rights and history, past and present, during Women’s History Month and every day. 

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, and while we celebrate during these four weeks, it’s essential to uplift AAPI histories, diverse identities and stories year-round.

We celebrate Transgender Awareness Week with a commitment to fighting for the human rights of transgender individuals and to working toward building a more just future.