![]() ![]() With each page turn, I could see their eyes open wide, opening up to a world they have and have not seen. ![]() I did not see kids putting masking tape on their fingertips, or trying to hide the notes they would write on tiny post-its underneath their desks. Their eyes were transfixed on the book, and their engagement was high. “I have three siblings, but do not speak to one of them” (that’s me)Īs read, all of my students sat straight up in their seats, which was quite a departure from their regular slouching. This story teaches about the diversity of families and breaks the ubiquitous stereotypes of the typical nuclear family. On Friday, I read a book to my students titled A Handful of Buttons by Carmen Parets Luque. ![]() It is essential that we, as educators, discuss this with our students. ![]()
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