by Thomas Pool 2021

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Harvey Milk Lives!" by Thomas Pool.

In "Harvey Milk Lives!", Thomas Pool describes the life and career of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and politician, who continues to inspire people to fight for equal rights.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be brave?" and "How does a person overcome adversity?"

Ways to support your child: