As a mom and former teacher, educator resources are near and dear to my heart. Parents, librarians, and teachers, here is where you will find meaningful tools to engage your children and students in the world of the Daughters of the Lamp series and the world at large.
Little Sunbird
CALLING ALL TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND PARENTS
One of the things I miss most about teaching is reading aloud to my students. Particularly, during difficult times. Sacred and healing are the words that come to mind when I think of those moments. I wrote the story of Little Sunbird shortly after October 7th as a way to process my own complicated feelings, including how important it is now more than ever to see each other—to TRULY see each other—and to hold more than one truth in our hearts.
I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to read it aloud to both my daughters. It is my hope that you will do the same with your own students and children.
HERE’S WHERE YOU COME IN: You will notice there are no illustrations. Not yet, at least. I would LOVE those to come from the children themselves. Reach out to me using my contact form about sending illustrations your kids create for one, two, or as many pages as they would like. I will email you back with uploading directions. And if you record yourself or your children reading, PLEASE send them along, too. Ultimately, I would love to repost the video and include those art and recordings. Thank you for taking the time to read/listen to Little Sunbird.
Fellow authors- Please share with the teachers, librarians, and parents in your lives.
Resources for Talking to Children about Israel and Gaza
The recent devastating events in Israel and Gaza are difficult for us as adults to comprehend and can leave us at a loss for words when it comes to talking to the children in our lives. Check out resources recommended by the Bank Street Graduate School of Education here.
Nedda Lewers is an Egyptian American author and former teacher. She writes books that take children on fun adventures and feature characters who are trying to make sense of the big, complicated world and their place in it.