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Dear Readers, This is a very exciting edition and is packed with news and information from nursery choices to thinking about writing a personal statement for university. Special thanks to Lee Elliot Major OBE, Mrs. Jane Lunnon (Alleyn’s) and the other headteachers, writers and education experts for sharing their wise insights and expertise. Enjoy the Spring sunshine! Chloe Abbott (Founder) Email: chloeabbott@educationchoicesmagazine.com
“If we are to reach real peace in the world, we shall have to begin with the children.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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Multicultural Children’s Books about PEACE 1. Can You Say Peace? by Karen Katz This book takes readers on a journey around the globe to meet different children and learn about the many different ways to say peace. 2. Peace is an Offering by Annette LeBox Peace is an Offering is a warm, comforting poem about finding peace in a community of neighbours. 3. The Peace Rose by Alicia Jewell The Peace Rose encourages independent and peaceful conflict resolution in the classroom, at home, or anywhere else. 4. Wangari’s Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa by Jeanette Winter When Wangari returns home from studying in the US, she is shocked
to see whole forests being cut down. She starts planting trees and soon inspires great change. 5. The Peace Stick by Nidhi Misra The Peace Stick is a beautiful book, inspired by the native American legend of The Talking Stick. 6. Peace by Wendy Anderson Halperin “For there to be peace in the world, there must be peace in nations”. Based on the Tao Te Ching, this lyrical picture book ponders the eternal question: How can we bring peace to the world? 7. Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education by Raphaele Frier Beautifully illustrated Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education is the latest picture book about the brave girl from Pakistan.
Malala Yousafzai stood up to the Taliban and fought for the right for all girls to receive an education. At age 18, Malala became the youngest person to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. 8. Putting Peace First: Commitments to Change the World by Eric David Dawson Using the inspiring stories of real life peacemakers, Putting Peace First highlights different aspects of peacemaking, from ‘Opening Your Heart’ to ‘Taking a Stand’. With clear, step-by-step explanations of how each peacemaker achieved their goals, this book is the perfect guide for aspiring young peacemakers. Education Choices Magazine is deeply saddened by the crisis in the Ukraine and we send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected. Please support: https://donate.redcross.org.uk/ appeal/ukraine-crisis-appeal
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