Episode 158 | The Power of Picture Books in Student Identity w/ Sarah Cordova
What if picture books were some of the most powerful tools available to educators—not just for teaching reading, but for helping students understand themselves?
In this episode of Our Classroom, Roberto Germán sits down with literacy consultant and author Sarah Cordova to discuss the role picture books can play in shaping student identity, developing writers, and creating more inclusive classrooms.
Together, they explore how thoughtfully selected mentor texts can serve as both mirrors and windows—reflecting students’ lived experiences while expanding their understanding of others.
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