This newsletter is written with ALL teachers in mind. It is our collective responsibility to support our ELL students, whether we are teaching Kindergarten or Grade 9 science. This issue is highlighting how we can create a culture in which we celebrate diversity, embrace inclusion and foster a sense of belonging to ensure all learners thrive through diversity in our books.

Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

Representation in children's literature is critical in shaping young readers' understanding and empathy towards diverse cultures and identities. Children need to see themselves and their experiences reflected in the books they read to foster positive self-identity and promote cultural understanding.