A THENCE Publication
A THENCE Publication
Katherine SchlatterDrumroll please! Dive into this great book review with a recommendations that centers Deaf identity as it intersects with women’s history, music and performance art.
Katherine SchlatterTwo of our wonderful THENCE collaborators have deep personal ties to the Deaf and hard of hearing community and so we led a conversation about topics important to them this…
Katherine SchlatterLet’s discuss book curation, classroom pedagogy, and children’s literature from some of the most amazing women voices this Women’s History Month. Here we highlight amazing female scholars, Louise Derman-Sparks, Rudine…
Katherine SchlatterOne of the first things that Louise Derman-Sparks asked library curators to watch out for is books containing stereotypes which are unfair mischaracterizations and generalizations about a group. These two…
Katherine SchlatterLook closely at popular contemporary media, cartoons and many made for TV shows for our youngest viewers. Have you noticed that many shows feature four to six young heroes, all…
Katherine SchlatterRecognizing invisibility is just as important as spotting stereotypes in children’s books. Here’s how to take a lens to what, or who is not represented in you classroom library.
Katherine SchlatterAsk an older child to take a look back through their library at books from when they were younger. What do they see? Ask them to pick out three of…
THENCE Editorial TeamOn Monday March 11th, 2024 the month-long spiritual period of Ramadan began, and with it routines of fasting from dawn to dusk for Muslims who observe. In the school setting…
Katherine SchlatterToday I want to recognize and celebrate Andrea Patterson, Actor, Entrepreneur, Teaching Artist, and Mom of three amazing young daughters! On this last day of Black History Month we highlight…
Ashley Causey-GoldenAs we enjoy this bonus day of black history month, we are also intersecting and amplifying Her-story. Check out this amazing family activity brought to us by Partner company Afrocentric…
