Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows: A Story about ACEs and Hope

Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows: A Story about ACEs and Hope
Author: Juleus Ghunta
Publisher: Cas
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781953747044

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Rohan Bullkin is haunted by sinister Shadows that fuel his fear of reading. He hates books so much that he often rips their pages. But when the Shadows become intolerable, Rohan accepts an offer of friendship from a special book. This marks the beginning of a remarkable journey during which he not only learns how to conquer Shadows but also develops a love of books and life. Rohan Bullkin and the Shadows highlights connections between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and many children's academic weaknesses and disruptive behaviours. It shows how supportive environments and the ability to read well significantly improve children's odds of overcoming trauma and becoming successful. In addition to providing a medium for children and adults to explore their ACEs, this book aims to help others develop a deeper understanding of the symptoms of toxic stress and ways in which they can be allies to those who need support.

Tata and the Big Bad Bull

Tata and the Big Bad Bull
Author: Juleus Ghunta
Publisher: Cas
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780999237243

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Tata loves going to school, but the only way he can get there is through Pellken Pasture, which is fiercely guarded by the Big Bad Bull. Can Tata figure out how to get past the angry bull and make it to school on time? Told in rhyme, Tata and the Big Bad Bull is fun story about determination and overcoming fear with compassion.

Disrupting Hierarchy in Education

Disrupting Hierarchy in Education
Author: Hakim Mohandas Amani Williams
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2024-03-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0807782424

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This timely book features rich examples of students and teachers, defined as learning partners, disrupting hierarchy in education by collaborating on social change projects. At the book’s core is Paulo Freire’s theorization of students and teachers working together toward co-liberation. Co-written by learning partners, each chapter in this collection highlights a social change project that puts Freire’s theories into action. Projects span a range of academic disciplines and geographical locations from K–12, university/college, and non-formal educational contexts. Appropriate as both a textbook and a primer on collaborative social change-making, Disrupting Hierarchy in Education offers inspiration and models of community-engaged learning programs from across the globe. Topics include community education, public writing, using media for popular education, adolescent and youth development, climate change education, peace and justice leadership development, revolutionary nonviolence, literacy teacher education, citizenship education, development of Latin American studies, palliative care, reflections on identity and subjectivity, anti-racism education, trauma-informed pedagogy, wellness, and art curation. Contributors include Gilberto Q. Conchas, Sarah Diem,Nyna Amin, Chief Baba Neil Clarke, Ute Kelly, Grácia Lopes Lima, Jing Lin, Matt Meyer, and Ashley Visagie.

Looking for a Jumbie

Looking for a Jumbie
Author: Tracey Baptiste
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781954635715

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New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste and acclaimed illustrator Amber Ren take readers on a fun, creepy, storytime-ready romp through a forest filled with creatures from Caribbean folklore. I'm looking for a jumbie, I'm going to find a scary one. But Mama says jumbies exist only in stories. So Naya sets out on a nighttime adventure to find out for herself. No such thing, say the friends she makes along the way. But Naya is sure that jumbies are real. Some have big mouths. Or thick fur. Or glowing skin. Or sharp teeth. Kind of like her new friends...Looking for a Jumbie is a gentle, bouncy, and creepily fun read-aloud inspired by traditional Caribbean tales.

I Am a Promise

I Am a Promise
Author: Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce
Publisher: Akashic Books
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617757748

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An inspiring children's picture book about the indomitable spirit of Jamaican eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce. “A colorful children’s book, chock full of vividly wonderful, bright and brilliant illustrations by Rachel Moss.” —Exclusive Magazine I Am a Promise takes readers on Shelly Ann’s journey from her childhood in the tough inner-city community of Waterhouse in Kingston, Jamaica, through her development as a young athlete, to her first Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter sprint in 2008. The story charts how Shelly Ann’s commitment to hard work as well as the encouragement of loved ones helped her achieve her dreams against great odds and challenging life experiences. Most importantly, I Am a Promise encourages young readers to believe in themselves and to maximize their own promise to the world.

The Undiscovered Country

The Undiscovered Country
Author: Andre Bagoo
Publisher: Peepal Tree Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2020
Genre: Trinidad and Tobago
ISBN: 9781845234638

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A wonderful collection of essays by inspiring Trinidadian poet and journalist, Andre Bagoo.

The Way I Learned to Ignore

The Way I Learned to Ignore
Author: Juleus Ghunta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-06-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9789769561021

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This little book is so big on truth it stands as fine testimony to the Jamaican phenomenon of 'likl but talawa' - it may be small but it's packed with power. The strength and power of Juleus' truth is rooted in his upbringing in rural Jamaica. Whether it's the harsh reality of his early years: ("He would throw her / across the room / Some men make sport of such things"); the understanding he has of those whose love strengthened him ("we till the soil my son / so you may see your reflection"); or commentary on the contradictions of Jamaican society (..".it bedevilled me how Sista Alkin could cuss / so much rass on her way to the Church of God") - Juleus' well-crafted poetry speaks with insight, compassion and wry humour, deftly transcending his background of dire poverty and abuse. The Way I learned To Ignore is an accomplished first collection with powerful lessons for us all. -------------- A-dZiko Simba Gegele, Author of 'All Over Again'

Flexible Mindsets in Schools

Flexible Mindsets in Schools
Author: Julie Dunstan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-11-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000475638

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Flexible Mindsets in Schools abandons painstaking evolution in favour of a bold, transformative revolution. It blends research and easily implementable practice to drive solutions that give learners and educators the freedom to become self-directed: to unleash questioning, problem-solving and creativity. This key text explores how to blend existing and new practices and unlock the potential of student agency as the pathway towards resilience and adaptation. The Flexible Mindsets Model fuses three components that rely on each other to drive self-directed learning: metacognition, "I CAN" mindset messages and executive function processes. This book presents a roadmap for how to create an environment and culture where learners are aware of what works when, feel safe to take learning-related risks, believe that they are capable and have the tools they need to learn. Flexible Mindsets in Schools will give educators hope that there is a way to revolutionise education to meet the needs of students during these uncertain times by taking small, manageable steps.

Marcus Garvey

Marcus Garvey
Author: Rupert Lewis
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1988
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9780865430624

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This book looks at the early life of Marcus Garvey, his activities during World War I years, and as one of the pioneers of Jamaica's social-political advancement.

Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon

Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon
Author: Patty Lovell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1984813722

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The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others. Molly Lou Melon's mother taught her to use her big voice for good--to speak up for what's right, for those who can't, and even when it's hard. So she does. When school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do. From standing up for a friend to admitting when you've made a mistake, Molly Lou shows us how speaking up is always the right choice. The beloved classic character has another important message to share, and David Catrow's vibrant and spunky illustrations continue to expand Molly Lou's larger-than-life personality.