Episode 19 | Using Bilingual Books to Teach Self-Love & Diversity w/ Marisa Taylor

All the way from London, UK! Author Marisa Taylor checked into Our Classroom to discuss Using Bilingual Books to Teach Self-Love & Diversity. She touched upon:-The personal experiences that inspired her book ´Happy within´-Her observations of how other countries responding to the concepts of bilingualism and diversity-Steps monolingual families can implement now to learn a new language and connect with people from other culturesMarisa Taylor lives in London, UK. Her first book ´Happy within´ has been translated into +15 different languages. The idea behind the bilingual books is to create diverse resources that help encourage children to learn a second language, while celebrating multiculturalism.Marisa is passionate about learning & teaching languages as it is a key element to connecting with people from other cultures.To learn more about Marisa and her upcoming books, you can also follow her on IG @lingobabies This episode is sponsored by Heinemann --- a publisher of professional resources and a provider of educational services for teachers, kindergarten through college. Textured Teaching by author Lorena Germán is a must read book!  This secondary professional learning guide will help you: Implement social justice work while building literacy skills  Add layers of “texture” into the English curriculum inclusive of diversity Create a framework for teaching and learning centered in love “In our fight for positive social transformation, we nurture and sustain students’ hearts through the tool of books.” Learn more and purchase Textured Teaching now at Heinemann.com #MulticulturalClassroom #OurClassroom #bilingualteachers #bilingualbooks#booksforblackkids #blackkidsmatter #contraracismo #diversitätinkinderbüchern #gegenrassismus #boybooks #selflovematters #raisingreaders #raisingconfidentkids #happywithin #lingobabies #teachersofinstagram #teachersofinsta #teachersofig #teachersofigau #iteach #teacherpodcast #teacherpodcasts #professionaldevelopment #texturedteaching #education #educhat #tlap #leadlap #teacherlife #teachrgram