![]() ![]() ![]() Picture books can be a great way to introduce younger kids to these concepts in a way that’s easy for them to understand:Ĭlick Clack Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin (J PICBK CRONIN)Īlthough Cronin treats the story humorously, it’s actually a brilliant illustration of the power of collective bargaining. But it turns out a lot of the picture books we’ve been reading all along actually deal with the power of people (or cows, turtles or crayons) banding together to confront injustice. When I sat down to make this list, I thought it would be mostly non-fiction inspired by events like the Shirtwaist Fire, the Haymarket Riot, the farm workers’ movement and other famous labor events. ![]() With many Oakland school kids continuing to be out of school this week due to the teachers’ strike, I thought it would be a good time to explore some kids’ books about the labor movement, to provide some background for kids on why unions and strikes are important and the role they’ve played in American history. ![]()
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