Teaching Tough Topics: How do I use children's literature to build a deeper understanding of social justice, equity, and diversity?

Larry Swartz is a literacy and drama instructor at OISE–University of Toronto. Larry has worked in classrooms, as a consultant, and workshop presenter. He has been involved with teachers throughout North America, with groups of teachers in China and New Zealand, and with Queen Noor’s Literacy Initiative in Jordan. Larry is committed to helping teachers use quality children’s literature across the curriculum to inspire students to read, read, read. Larry lives in Toronto.