Schools & Libraries
Make room for meaningful conversations.
Explore stories and practical resources by Dr. Nakeyau Patterson for shared reading, supported activities, and thoughtful discussion. Start with the readers and the conversation you have in mind.
Stories and practice for younger readers
The Whole Story School Collection · Ages 4–10
Picture books about belonging, support, children’s voices, and navigating school together. Share a read-aloud and invite questions.
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Kai & Zoe workbooks
Black-and-white editions: ages 4–8 with adult support and optional coloring. Full-color editions: ages 5–10. Explore feelings, friendships, calming choices, problem-solving, communication, body safety, and sensory needs.
Compare workbook editions and samples →
History for middle and high school readers
Black history · Grades 6–12
We Were Always Whole explores Black humanity and the Three-Fifths Clause. The Right to Learn examines Black educational traditions and the struggle for equal schooling. What Black America Built investigates documented contributions to invention, science, culture, and everyday work.
Choose a Black history reading route →
Begin with a guiding question, explore vocabulary together, and follow source notes for further inquiry. Preview each book for your readers and setting.
Reading and reflection for educators
The Teachers We Could Have Kept — retention and school conditions.
#BatteredTeacher — harm and institutional support.
A Page for the Teacher — daily encouragement.
Choose a reading for individual reflection or a voluntary conversation with colleagues. Book pages show available formats and samples where offered.
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Planning a classroom set, a library collection, or a group reading? Use the inquiry form below to share your readers, titles or topics, and timing. We will reply by email to discuss current options.
Bring a book into your setting
Read, talk, practice
A starting point for ages 4–8, with adult support
Read: Share The Most Important Things You Bring to School.
Talk: Ask, “What helps someone feel included, even on a difficult day?”
Practice: Preview Check In Together from the free activity pack. Choose an ordinary moment or a pretend story, name a feeling, and consider what support might help.
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Invite children to respond by speaking, signing, pointing, drawing, or writing. Adapt the pace and support to your group.
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