![]() ![]() She gave teachers and parents optional activities related to the story so families could talk about the book at home, too. … We talked about how to stand up and speak out for what you believe in and for others,” she said. “Those are important conversations, and having a safe environment to talk about that, and to discuss different issues that kids maybe haven't had a chance to talk about before, is really important.”Įach class incorporated the book into their curriculum in different ways, Ricter said. “We talked a lot about discrimination and whether or not kids have experienced that before. When a Muslim family moves to the neighborhood and some are less than welcoming, Red’s power as a wishtree becomes more important than ever, Ricter said. Librarian Kate Ricter picked the book "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate, which tells the story of Red the oak tree who watches over a neighborhood of people who write their wishes on fabric and tie them to her branches. The program lasted three weeks in January and every family and staff member received a copy of the same book. ![]() The school’s booster club suggested the activity as a way to unite remote and in- person learners this year. As part of the program, which is run by the nonprofit Read to Them, every student on the Eanes school district campus read the same book. That is one of the many questions that students at Barton Creek Elementary School considered as part of the One School, One Book program in January. If you could wish for anything in the world right now, what would you wish for? ![]()
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