California Global Education Project
at California State University, Long Beach
Global Book Bags
Workshop Series for Elementary Teachers
Encourages students to explore global themes through age-appropriate picture books and learning activities that are designed for making connections between the home and classroom. Teacher-created book bags help students investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, and take action.
Goals
1. Encourage elementary teachers and librarians to have their students develop global competence and literary skills through children's literature and through learning activities at home and school.
2. Participants will learn about Global Book Bags and global competence, explore literature with global themes, and create book bags to take back to their classrooms.
Specifications
This is a free workshop. Participating teachers are encouraged to attend the Orientation Workshop in the series and may attend one, two, or all three follow- up workshops to build their skills, professional network, and collection of resources for use in the classroom. Teachers who do not attend the Orientation Workshop are invited to attend one, two, or all three of the follow-up workshops.
Previous Global Book Bags
14 Cows for America
Author: Carmen Agra Deedy
A Maasai man returns to Kenya from American and shares the story of 9-11.
Indicator: Empathize with other
Age Level: 5 - Adult
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A Chair For My Mother
Author: Vera B. Williams
After their home is destroyed by fire, a girl, mother, and grandmother save their change to buy a comfortable chair for everyone to enjoy.
Indicator: Persist through challenges; Assess options and consider the potential impact of planned actions
Age Level: 6 - 10
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A Life Like Mine: How Children Live Around the World
Authors: UNICEF & DK Publishing
Information about survival, development, protection, and participation for children around the world.
Indicator: Analyze cultural influences, connections, and contexts.
Age level: 5 - 12
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A Little Peace
Author: Barbara Kerley
Snapshots of peace from around the world.
Indicator: Assess your options and consider the potential of planned actions.
Age Level: 5 - 10
Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay
Author: Susan Hood
This tells the true story about children who lived in poverty, but formed an orchestra with an innovative music teacher who created instruments from objects found in the landfill.
Indicator: Capitalize on available resources and partnerships
Age Level: 8 - 12
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Beatrice’s Goat
Author: Page McBrier
The true story of how one goat changed the lives of a young African girl who dreamed of going to school and her family
Indicator: Empathize with others
Age Level: 4 - 8
Birthdays Around the World
Authors: Mary D. Lankford
Learn how children celebrate their birthdays in places around the world.
Indicator: Explore the world with curiosity
Age Level: 7 - 12
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Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan
Author: Mary Williams
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War breaks out in Sudan and a group of boys walk to find safety in Ethiopia and Kenya. Strong hearts and minds prevail.
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Global Competence Indicator: Act with respect for individual dignity, differences, and human rights
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Age level: 8 - 12
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Children Just Like Me: Celebrations!
Barnabas & Anabel Kinderly
Festivals, carnivals, and feast days from around the world in photos and captions.
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Age Level: 5 - 12
Children Around the World
Author: Donata Montanari
Meet children from around the world and learn more about where they live and what they do.
Global Competence Indicator: Examine the perspectives and influences of others
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Age: 5 - 8
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Coat of Many Colors
Author: Dolly Parton
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A mother makes a coat from rags for her daughter. Though she is teased, she loves her coat and sees richness in her life.
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Global Competence Indicator: Keep an open mind.
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Age level: 5 - 10
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Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Osofu Yeboah
Author: Laurie Ann Thompson & Sean Qualls
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This is the story of a boy born in Ghana with only one strong leg who went on to prove that people with disabilities can make a difference.
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Global Competence Indicator: Recognize the value of each person in a global community
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Age level: 7 - 12
Four Feet, Two Sandals
Authors: Karen Lynn Willams & Khadra Mohammed
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Two girls living in a refugee camp find one sandal from a pair. They find each other and friendship despite their different backgrounds.
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Global Competence Indicator: Examine the perspectives and influences of others
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Age level: 7 - 10
Hello World! Greetings in 42 Languages Around the Globe
Author: Manya Stojic
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Learn how to say hello in different languages!
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Global Competence Indicator: Consider the audience and communicate appropriately
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Age Level: 5 - 8
I am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness
Author: Susan Verde
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Feeling worried and untethered, a child focuses on the present and becomes mindful.
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Global Competence Indicator: Explore the world with curiosity
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Age level: 7 - 12
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