It is extremely important the students can relate to characters in books. Not only do students need to relate to characters, but they need to be able to see characters, values, and family dynamics that are different from their own. By showing students these differences, future generations will have a better understanding of those around them, be more inclined to have a more complex understanding of the world, and be more accepting of others. GLSEN-Inclusive Curriculum, offers several book titles for preservice, current teachers, and parents to consider into their classroom libraries and at home libraries. Some of these include:
- Heather Has Two Mommies By: Leslea Newman
- Mommy, Mama, and Me By: Leslea Newman
- Daddy, Papa, and Me By: Leslea Newman
- The Family Book By: Todd Parr
- Two Dads By: Carolyn Robinson
- Some People Have Two Dads By: Luca Panzini
- Red: A Crayon’s Story By: Michael Hall
- Worm Loves Worm By: J.J. Austrian
- Jacob’s New Dress By: Sarah Hoffman
LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum. (n.d.). Retrieved October 11, 2016, from http://www.glsen.org/educate/
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