Global Literacy Invitation Project

Global Literacy Invitation Project

Global Literacy Invitation Project introduces 3rd- 6th grade teachers to quality children’s literature that supports global learning and connections. Teacher participants are introduced to the Global Literacy Invitation teaching strategy and examine ways in which their students can participate in an open-ended investigation that extends the theme of the book into other areas and subjects, including technology, science, math, music, and art.

The Global Literacy Invitations is a strategy refined by Leana McClain, Senior Clinical Lecturer Emerita and co-led with Vesna Dimitrieska. The following units support this project:

Grade 5-6

Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

By Laurie Ann Thompson &amnp; Sean Qualls

Emmanuel’s Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah

Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers

Written by Gloria Whelan
Illustrated by Yan Nascimbene

Yuki and the One Thousand Carriers

Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad

by James Rumford

Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad

Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay

Written by Susan Hood
Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

Ada’s Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay

Yatandou

Written by Gloria Whelan
Paintings by Peter Sylvada

Yatandou

One Plastic Bag

Written by Miranda Paul
Illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon

One Plastic Bag

Ruby’s Wish

Written by Shirin Yim Bridges
Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Ruby’s Wish

Past Institutes

Contact Us

For more information, contact Vesna Dimitrieska at vdimitri@iu.edu.