Introduction from Simon & Schuster: Florida’s new law, to take effect in July, prohibits classroom “discussion” and “instruction” about “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” in grades K-3, as well as any discussion or instruction about these topics that would be considered not age appropriate in the eyes of the State in grades 4-12. This illustrated children’s book fictionalizes the true story of two male penguins who became partners and raised a penguin chick in the Central Park Zoo. But Tango’s family is not like any of the others. Summary: In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. Published: June 1st, 2005 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Sharing diverse representation, of race, culture, sexual & gender identity, and more, will only lead to empathy and a safer more happy world.Īuthors: Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell As an educator in Florida, we are being challenged as are the books we love and students need. I am happy to start Pride Month with this interview as books with representations of all families need to be shared with all students as “mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors” (Sims-Bishop, 1990).
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