Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19, which is the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas got word that they were free. President Joe Biden signed the … Read More
Utilizing an Equity-Literacy Framework
WITS celebrates the strengths of our students and the communities we partner with. We commit to taking the structural view rather than the deficit view of educational disparities. It is … Read More
Accountability Is Only One Step Towards Justice
The road doesn’t end. We continue to stand with and support our Black and Brown communities following Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict for murdering George Floyd less than one year ago. … Read More
WITS Celebrates Earth Day and the Environment
Every year, people come together across the world to celebrate our beautiful planet. We celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22nd to show our appreciation for the world we live … Read More
Representations of Disability in Kids’ Lit for Deaf History Month
By Erin Toale & Ellen Werner This Deaf History Month (3/13-4/15), WITS celebrates the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Today, we are sharing resources to … Read More
Disability in Children’s Literature: How to Critically Select Children’s Books with Representations of Disability Experiences
“Did you see yourself and the elements of your identity represented in books you read as a child?” This was the opening prompt at Lunch & Learn: Disability in Children’s … Read More
WITS Stands in Support of Our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community and Neighbors
WITS is angered and saddened by the murders of Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Delaina Ashley Yaun Gonzalez, Paul Andre Michels, Soon Park, Hyun Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Yue on Tuesday … Read More
Diverse Winter Picture Books
WITS often discusses how important it is for children of all backgrounds to read diverse books. While some of the titles below are culturally specific, many are not. All, however, are … Read More
WITS Picks: WITS’ Staff Share Favorite Books by BIPOC Authors
WITS endeavors to elevate Black voices and actively support antiracist initiatives throughout the year. This Black History Month, we are especially excited to share resources so that our community can … Read More
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Culturally Specific Books
By Sara Martinez & Ellen Werner National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15th-October 15th to celebrate the contributions, cultures, and histories of people whose ancestors came from … Read More
