BARBARA A. HAWLEY

No matter the shade of skin, there are plenty of respectful and creative ways to describe it. Part 1 of this blog post discussed why we...

Let's help kids write about people's skin color with accuracy and respect. Dark-chocolate, milk chocolate, coffee, caramel, toffee,...

In our tangled, multicultural world, these identity terms deserve a closer look. Whether in a classroom, a dinner conversation, or...

Let’s explore better, more nuanced ways to describe communities that live outside what we call the 'norm.' We’re all (hopefully) aware of...

"Books are the mirrors of the soul." ~Virginia Woolf At age thirteen, my top favorite book had a main character with bright...

The best way to instill an appreciation for other cultures and different perspectives is by example. When an acquaintance spearheading an...

My very vanilla bookshelf at age 11. I've expanded my horizons! Want to raise kids who are curious about the world—and navigate it with...

It's never too early to break free of monoculturalism! I was waiting in the Atlanta International airport when an announcement was made...

Multicultural literature does far more than educate—it can echo the values we hold close. Multicultural stories are about far more than...

Put the world in your child's hands. An eye-catching display at a home goods store caused me to stop and take a closer look. Paper...