Books and conversation

Condit Elementary School students Sophia Garibaldi, Ileana Valenciano, Grace Jackson, and Emaan Yousuf (pictured, from left) participate in a virtual book club to stay connected during the pandemic. Fifth grader Sophia organized the group for her friends, and they meet weekly, via Zoom, to discuss what they are reading. The books are chosen specifically to create discussion topics that might seem more typical of a group of adults, rather than children. Each week the girls talk about books dealing with topics like racism, disabilities, and socioeconomic-class issues. Their hope is to inspire others in their generation to learn more about and demonstrate inclusivity. 

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