PINK: A WOMEN’S MARCH STORY BY VIRGINIA ZIMMERMAN
Picture books can be used in variety of ways in the literacy classroom and well-known author and educator Pernille Ripp believes,
there is no “too old
” for picture books. In her July 2015 blog post she outlines five reasons why picture books should be in every classroom and available for every reader:
- Picture books give us a common language.
- Picture books can teach us complex matters in a simple way.
- Picture books can make us feel successful when we have lost our way.
- Picture books relieve stress.
- Picture books can make us believe that we can read well.
To read the entire blog post you can click here.
Knowing that picture books can provide all these positives in the classroom, please take a moment to check out Pink A Women’s March Story by Virginia Zimmerman and illustrated by Mary Newell DePalma. Told from the prospective of a young girl name Lina, the story provides the reader context and history for the January 2021 Washington D.C. Women’s March. Lina learns that one small person can become part of a much wider and larger movement and that no one is ever too small to make a difference.
Beyond the lessons of perseverance and personal growth, readers will learn about taking a stand for one’s beliefs and that we all have a role to play in our democracy. Pink A Women’s March Story provides common language, makes a complex issue understandable, and is accessible for readers. To learn more about the authors and Pink A Women’s March Story click here.