Boyd Elementary Media Minute
February 2024
We are here by Tami Charles
Ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time.
The Underground Railroad by Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks
Through a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book debunks myths about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom.
Timelines from black history : leaders, legends, legacies by Mireille Harper
Introduces children to prominent black people in history such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, and Dr. Martin Luther King
All about plants! by Andrea Beaty and Theanne Griffith
Discover everything there is to know about plants from Ada Twist Scientist, including what plants eat, why some plants have flowers and other's don't, and more.
Black Stories Matter: Groundbreaking Scientists
Urban biologist Danielle Lee by Kari Cornell.
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February Reading Calendars
SEL
We Are Here (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles (Author), Bryan Collier (Illustrator)
February's SEL Book of the Month is “We Are Here”: A lyrical and affirmational follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter, this poignant story celebrates the rich heritage and community of Black and brown men and women throughout history. Bursting with love, assurance, and triumph, the book offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to the Black women and men who have made momentous contributions from time immemorial.
Author Tami Charles beautifully shares the excellence and beauty of the Black community’s history, assuring Black and brown children of their extraordinary legacy. Accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree, We Are Here invites readers to embrace their roots, envision a radiant future, and find strength for their triumphant days ahead. 📚✨❤️
CLASS PASS Lost Book Form
Class Pass
Did you know Atlanta Public Schools staff and students have a digital library card? Thanks to our partnership with the Atlanta Fulton County Public Library, APS students and staff have access to dozens of resources, including online databases, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming videos, as well as hundreds of thousands of books available at public libraries.
APS STAFF
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APS STUDENTS
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ISC: Teacher Resource Room
Instructional Services Center (ISC) Teacher Resource Room
Good morning. Teacher Resource Room at the Instructional Services Center (ISC) is a fantastic resource that provides laminators (of all sizes), poster printers, die cut machines,3D printers, etc. for free! It is located a stone’s throw from the illustrious Morehouse Medical School at 433 Peeples Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. You can reserve a slot on Monday and Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM or Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 8AM to 6 PM. To make a reservation, please click here. Walk-ins are also accepted.
William M. Boyd Media Center
Location: 1891 Johnson Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 404-802-8166
Twitter: @BoydElementaryM