This workshop is designed to help Wisconsin educators incorporate South Asia Book Award winners into their teaching practices to fulfill the requirements of WI Act 266. Participants will explore a curated selection of picture books, middle-grade novels, and young adult literature that have received this prestigious award, each reflecting diverse narratives of South Asia and the global South Asian diaspora. The session will provide educators with strategies for integrating these books into the curriculum across different grade levels and subjects. Emphasizing cultural awareness, the workshop will guide teachers in using literature to address Wisconsin's Act 266, which mandates the inclusion of Asian American histories in existing curricula. Attendees will learn how these award-winning books can enrich students’ understanding of South Asian history, geography, and social issues while fostering empathy and cross-cultural communication. Through interactive discussions, educators will explore themes such as identity, migration, family, and community, encouraging students to make connections to their own lives and the broader world. This session will provide participants with resources, sample activities, and book bundles to begin implementing these texts in their classrooms.
In this session you will:
- Using South Asia Book Award winning titles, educators will develop strategies for complying with Act 266.
- Educators will strategize additional learning opportunities for students, based on broader interpretation of the cultures included in Act 266.
