

October 03, 2023 | 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
Virtual
About this event:
Single Session
Our single professional learning sessions are designed to easily fit into your day. Typically one hour or less, these sessions explore timely and relevant topics including teaching strategies, current events, and more.
Self-Paced
This professional learning event is self-paced and will be delivered virtually. When you register, you will receive instructions for how access and participate in the event.
This event qualifies for Certificate of Completion.
At the conclusion of viewing the webinar, participants can download a Certificate of Completion for one hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.
We know that there are many factors that shape a young person's sense of identity and belonging. Dynamics of power, privilege, group membership, and history can all play a part. So, how can literature help them develop their unique voice and find where they "fit in" in the world? And how does reading inspire them to understand and appreciate difference? Join us along with authors Malaka Gharib and Randy Ribay to explore these questions.
Together we'll discuss:
- How young adult readers encounter concepts of identity and belonging in the stories they read and hear;
- The power books have to both uphold and break down cultural and social boundaries;
- What educators can do to foster students' sense of self and agency through reading;
- And, ways we can all seek out more inclusive stories that honor the complexity of identity, culture, history, and tradition.
Captioning will be provided during this webinar, which takes place from 7–8 PM ET/6–7 PM CT/ 5–6 PM MT/4–5 PM PT. If this time doesn’t work for your schedule, be sure to register and we’ll notify you once the recording is available On-Demand.
At the conclusion of viewing the webinar, participants can download a Certificate of Completion for one hour of attendance. Certificates may be submitted for a school’s or district’s approval towards professional development credits. Requirements for professional development credits vary by state. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of their school, organization, and/or state.