Character Grit Acknowledgement is a vibrant collection of poems designed to
EMPOWER and
INSPIRE children of
ALL AGES. This book aims to cultivate essential character-building skills while celebrating the beauty of inclusivity and diversity. Each poem is a beacon of encouragement, urging readers to embrace many positive themes such as resilience, compassion and the power of individuality.
Each poem in this book tells a story. It can serve as a valuable handbook for character building in schools. Students who have faced stigma and have experienced trauma can find hope through reading and discussing these poems. Teachers can utilize these poems to promote equity and inclusion for all students. Parents can also use the poems to raise awareness in their children, as they themselves become more aware of certain issues within our systems. System leaders can employ these poems to build capacity and as a point of reflection.
The poems in this book are intended to inspire and can benefit nearly anyone. Be creative in how you use them. You may read them for your own meditation and inspiration, speak them aloud, or even sing them as songs. However you choose to engage with them, seek meaning and maintain an open mindset for change.
PRAISES FOR "CHARACTER GRIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT"
Joan B. Williams is a Black administrator in education based in Toronto, Canada. Originally from Jamaica, where she began her teaching career, she later moved to the Turks & Caicos Islands before settling in Canada. When she is not brainstorming ways to enhance student education, Joan is dedicated to caring for her family. She finds relaxation in cooking, baking, and occasionally sewing. Additionally, Joan actively participates in her church community, serving in the children's ministry.