The books that appear in this annotated list were evaluated and selected by a Book Review Committee appointed by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and assembled in cooperation with the Children’s Book Council (CBC). NCSS and CBC have cooperated on this annual bibliography since 1972. Books selected for this bibliography were published in 2021 and were written for children in grades K-12. The Book Review Committee looks for books that emphasize human relations, represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad range of cultural experiences, present an original theme…

The authors share their experiences teaching trans history and offer an interactive lesson that highlights trans historical figures in the United States.

Teaching Activity by James Landman

The featured documents illustrate the value of primary sources as points of entry into challenging subjects.

Exploring race and other controversial issues in a civil and productive manner develops students’ racial literacies and equips them to be proactive citizens in a democratic society.

Carol LaVallee, Sarasota County Schools

Tina M. Ellsworth, Northwest Missouri State University

Brian Furgione, University of Central Florida