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READING RECOMMENDATIONSfor these long summer daysIn celebration of summer and in lieu of our regular monthly e-updates, all of us here at the Schoenbaum Family Center and Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy compiled a list of reading recommendations for you.
Whether you’re taking a vacation, sitting poolside on the weekend or grabbing a few minutes here and there, we wanted to load you up with some great reads to soak up the extra long days of summer! We’ll also be sharing these on Twitter, so join us there and weigh in with your own favorites!
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from LauraOur staff are our go-to-experts for everything related to practice, policy, and research, so it was fun to turn the tables and find out what they read just for their own enjoyment. What we ended up with was a great go-to-list of books for the summer that I am excited to share with you!
As for my own recommendation, The Radium Girls illuminates the plight of women painting with radium in clock factories during World War I. As you would expect, significant issues quickly arose for these women, but what came about as a result of their stories unexpectedly became a force for change in U.S. labor laws. A fascinating read broadcasting an under-told yet very important story.
Dr. Laura JusticeExecutive Director, Schoenbaum Family Center and Crane Center for Early Childhood Research & Policy
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education, childhood & parenting Educated by Tara WestoverThis is a must-read – and we’re not just saying that because Ms. Westover presented last year at our first-ever Crane Lecture Series. This powerful memoir reminds us that with education, anything is possible; that your beginnings don’t have to define you; and that education is a lifelong process of self-creation.
Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson and Ashley MerrymanThis book is written Freakonomics-style, which is to say that every chapter stands alone and it can be picked up and put down in spurts. In true journalistic fashion, the authors (who are journalists) break down the research on various subjects, chapter by chapter, and expose misunderstandings or myths about what to expect from children. For instance, why does praising children often backfire? Why do children lie? Why do white parents avoid talking about race? and much more.
The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media & Real Life by Anya KamenetzThis book offers a lay perspective on media and children yet is still based on a solid research framework. It’s useful not only for parents but for anyone interested in child development (and/or anyone who is freaked out by articles like this one).
The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke Harris This is a really comprehensive read about trauma. Burke Harris is a pediatrician and explains how events in childhood continue to impact us as adults. She also offers hope by explaining the ways in which we can heal from childhood adversity.
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education, childhood & parenting (continued) The Early Advantage: Early Childhood Systems that Lead by Example edited by Sharon Lynn KaganCompiled from a diverse group of contributors, this book examines different approaches to early childhood from six countries. Take a trip around the globe and examine both the differences and successes in the systems. Those evaluating their own approaches can draw inspiration from the numerous and diverse examples.
What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know: Preparing Your Child for a Lifetime of Learning (Core Knowledge Series) by E.D. Hirsch, Jr., and John HoldrenE.D. Hirsch writes a guide like this for every grade – from preschool through twelfth grade. Our recommender utilizes these books as a parent to understand where her daughter compares to a standard curriculum of core knowledge at each grade level. She also pairs this with more diverse books that represent multiple points of view and narratives from outside those typically represented. A Mighty Girl offers several book lists worth checking out.
memoirs Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It by Charlamagne tha God
My Voice: A Memoir by Angie Martinez
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equity & social justice The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle AlexanderThis book should be required reading for anyone who cares about the school-to-prison pipeline. It provides the kind of wake-up call necessary to face the reality of the disproportionate number of black men who are jailed. The author explains how mass incarceration essentially became the new Jim Crow, starting with the War on Drugs. Our recommender suggests, “Pair this book with strong espresso.”
White Kids: Growing Up with Privilege in a Racially Divided America by Margaret A. HagermanThis book is for white parents grappling with raising race-conscious kids and making decisions in ways that benefit all children, not just their own. If you’re not sure whether this is for you, this article in The Atlantic and this post by the author herself in Time Magazine might help you decide.
aspiring policy wonks Evidence-Based Policymaking: Insights from Policy-Minded Researchers and Research-Minded Policymakers by Karen Bogenschneider and Thomas J. CorbettAlright, alright – the title itself is intense. But this book is an immensely helpful reference guide for anyone committed to making research more accessible for policymaking. It explains the how, when, and why of policy decision-making, offering a theoretical framework as to why the relationship between evidence and policymaking is not as direct, clean, or clear as one might hope. We call this a must-have reference guide.
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kids Ada Twist, Scientist by Andrea BeaterA family favorite – this story is about a young girl whose ferocious curiosity gets her in trouble – until her family (and the reader) realizes her in-born scientific tendencies and never-ending questions are true assets. Welcomed diversity in a picture book, Ada celebrates girls in science.
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketIn a very different approach to writing for children, the author uses the very first page of the series to explain that readers should not waste their time expecting a happy ending. This direct, honest and quite pessimistic perspective is exactly what our recommender finds refreshing and says makes it a great series for both children and adults. Take a dive through conspiracy theories while learning about the creativity of children and their ability to adapt to dramatic, chaotic situations.
Because by Mo Willems Our recommender says she has never read a Mo Willems book to a child in her class without having 5+ kids join in. Not only are these books funny and engaging, but they include many of the traits we look for in the types of high-quality literature that best supports language and literacy learning, such as: great vocabulary, appealing stories that children want to retell and rework, and wonderful print references (i.e., word bubbles, big letters to indicate screaming, highlighting important words, etc.).
Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna DewdneyA popular rhyming book for good reason! This read is entertaining all the way through with fun rhymes and illustrations. Bonus: if you haven’t yet heard Ludacris rap the book, you haven’t fully enjoyed this book!
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kids (continued) National Parks of The USA by Kate SiberGreat for kids and adults alike, this picture book contains beautiful illustrations and facts about wildlife. Help instill a love for nature as well as travel from early on!
Press Here by Hervé TulletGreat for both the young and young at heart, the reader engages with the story through interactive fun! This recommendation comes after the book was given as a gift and the entire family had a great time watching each other read.
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew DaywaltKids who imagine their toys have feelings (enter the wave of Toy Story fans) get to explore the inner thoughts of crayons. This colorful and entertaining book is a family favorite!
There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom by Louis SacharA troubled young bully gets paired with a school counselor who eventually helps him understand how to let his guard down and be loved. This heartwarming tale has many teachable moments about male vulnerability – a stark and welcomed contrast to an often steady stream of messages highlighting toxic masculinity.
Wild Things (Lonely Planet Kids) by Fiona Danks and Jo SchofieldThis fantastic book is for anyone wanting to create some magic in young children’s lives. The pictures are stunning and show dozens of ideas for projects and crafts (with real life photographs) related to magical creatures, potion-making, and more. A major bonus, nearly every project requires children to get outside and interact with the natural world.
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from our librarian
El Dia en Que Descubres Quien Eres
El Libro sin Dibujos
Dragones y Tacos
Sonadores
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Muu, Bee, Asi Fue!
Ultima Parada de la Calle Market
El Camioncito Azul
Quizas Algo Hermoso
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helpful nonfiction Deep Work by Cal NewportA very useful how-to that not only explains the problem of modern, distracted culture – a product of overflowing inboxes and smartphone addictions – but also gives suggestions for how to curb it. Be inspired to create more professional (and personal) space for “deep work,” and ultimately more meaningful contributions to the world.
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink In this book, Daniel Pink refutes the belief that the best way to motivate others is through rewards. He believes that the secret to overall life satisfaction is the need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.
Predictably Irrational by Dan ArielyThis book challenges conventional ways of thinking and the author rejects the idea that humans behave in rational ways. Like, why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save $0.25 on a can of soup? He argues that people are predictably irrational.
How We Learn: The Surprising Truth About When, Where, and Why It Happens by Benedict Carey(This is the second book on our list titled Surprising Truth. Moral of the story: if you want to write a book, uncover another surprising truth!) Our recommender said this book proved useful when he taught a course on learning and motivation. Be prepared to have your notions about the best ways to learn challenged as you dig into research that goes against the grain in this easy, interesting read.
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helpful nonfiction (continued) Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman A renowned psychologist and Nobel Prize Laureate in Economics, the author breaks down our way of thinking into two distinct systems. The first is fast, intuitive, and emotional; the second is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman engages the reader to know how the two systems shape both our judgments and decision making. Get practical and enlightening insights while tackling topics like when to trust our intuition and how to tap into slow thinking.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking by Susan CainThis book examines how Western culture (i.e., America) often misunderstands and overgeneralizes traits and capabilities of introverted people. The author dissects common assumptions believed about introverts versus extroverts, arguing that one person is never neatly one or the other but rather a combination. An excellent book for anyone interested in psychology.
historical nonfiction Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson
In the Heart of the Sea: the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
Manhunt: the 12-Day Hunt for Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America by Erik Larson
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for fun Dear Committee Members by Julia SchumacherWritten as a series of letters/emails from a (fictional) writing professor, this book offers a light-hearted parody of the world of higher education and is mesmerizing in how well it is written. Laugh-out-loud funny; hard to put down.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin NosratThis book covers the elements of cooking and includes recipes at the end. It’s the counterpart to a new Netflix show (of the same name) showing a very passionate Samin traveling the world to discuss the essentials of cooking. The writing and sketches are fun and informative.
fiction faves The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah Written by hip-hop artist and political activist Sister Souljah, her first fiction piece follows the teenage daughter of a Brooklyn drug dealer through the inevitable twists and turns resulting from the family enterprise. Raw, real, and descriptive storytelling.
The Huntress by Kate QuinnThis page turner is a split narrative about a hunt for a terrible woman who committed an unspeakable crime in Poland during WWII, the female Russian pilot who witnessed the crime, and a girl in Boston with a mysterious new stepmother.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensWe’ve heard about this book a lot this year – and one of our own agrees that it’s good. The basic plot is about a girl raised in the marshes of coastal Carolina in the 1950s-60s; it’s a story of isolation, nature, and... murder. Gulp.
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