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My book recommendations inside 📚 [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [EdAction]( {NAME}, No matter who they are or where they live, all kids need to read books that represent them. They deserve the freedom to read stories as diverse and complex as the society we live in. You and I both know that reading has the power to transform how we see ourselves and our world. [That’s why we created the NEA Read Across America digital calendar, to inspire and engage kids all year long with books that reflect their experiences and expand their horizons.]( [Explore books and activities ➤]( Selected by educators to celebrate the diversity of students of all ages, the NEA Read Across America digital calendar features classroom activities, discussion prompts, videos, and other teaching resources for all grade levels. Whether your readers are at the elementary, middle, or young adult level, we have recommended titles to choose from—and I love each one of them. [Celebrate reading all year round and explore NEA’s fabulous Read Across America recommendations for the 2023-24 school year.]( At a time when some politicians seek to limit what our students read and educators teach, it’s critical that all our students, no matter who they are or where they live, see themselves reflected in what they read. When they have access to stories as diverse as they are, they can make sense of their experiences and the world around them. Happy reading, Becky Pringle President National Education Association P.S. Since you care about books and reading, you may know that the wave of politically motivated book bans across the country is only hurting students. [Take a stand against these bans and create a bookmark that celebrates your favorite banned book.]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [NEA - National Education Association]( Help us tailor our emails to you [Are You An Educator? ➤]( You received this email at {EMAIL} because you are signed up for NEA EdAction, online and in‑person actions to build great public schools for every student. [Click here to unsubscribe.]( © 2023 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA Action Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](