At the library this week walking to the hold shelf I passed a display of writings honoring Dr. King. The librarians had a nice mix of literature, young adult, adult, and children. We are the Change was in the mix. I could not resist picking it up. Having minimal time I added it to my stack then checked out carrying it to my classroom where it has found a home. My students have enjoyed reading the quotes, looking at the beautiful artwork discussing what it means to “Be the Change”. Here are some samples of the artwork and quotes.
If you haven’t listened to this for awhile, visit Dr. King through his words, his speech, align yourself with one of the greats. His words echo through time inspiring us all. Welcome change as you listen to him speak. His words are nourshing to the soul. Here is the link I play for myself and my students.
In reading these words, listening to the voices of students reading these works, listening to their questions, concerns about our world, the enormous responsibility we have to ourselves, our world, our children became apparant. There is hope amongst us, the hope is us, We are the Change. Pursuiting change in our daily lives, communities, sharing ourselves, hopes and dreams, together we can and are making change.
Another read on our tables being enjoyed is this one;
Change, occurs whether we like it or not, good and bad. We are the change, personal, global, our own corners of the universe. Excited about the little changes in my world, drawn to works of world changers. Sharing them with students and you. A colleague stopped in while sharing these works shared this inspirational story of change. While controversal to some she is an inspiration. I was able to print this copy to add to our discussions and readings.
My students loved reading about this sixteen year old, the change she is creating in our world. Inspired and called to change. Inspired to change, loving the gems found this week in my neighborhood library. If you haven’t visited recently and are in need of inspiration you may wish to stop in, browse, listen to the readers, enjoy a few conversations among the greats. They are there in written form as well as human form. To quote a colleague, “Librarians are geniuses, uncovered gems in our communities, a wealth of knowledge available for us to tap into.” So tap away, browse, enjoy a stroll, uncover a few hidden gems. Always a great time.
We are the Change.
Fern
literacyfern.com 