Writing: Mirrors and Windows

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“How are we ever going to build empathy?”

A National Education Association (NEA) article said children need diverse books to reflect the different features of the people around them.

Write to Create Mirrors and Windows

Diverse books and articles change perspectives:

Mirror — See yourself in the story

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Windows — Feel a different experience

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These comments show new perspectives:

Me: “Michiko, thank you for telling your story. It’s unique, but familiar in some ways to more people than you know. I read every word and you are a gifted storyteller.”

Michiko:

“You left a comment on an article of mine that made me feel so seen when I read it today. I came to your page and read this article, and the reason I write became…