Resources for Families
The Fellowship participants read and discussed books, articles and videos throughout the two-year process. Please see "Our Learnings" to find out how these learning materials impacted the Fellows' journey. Many of these resources would be applicable to families with young children who are seeking to understand more about growth and development. Please see below for our recommendations.
Books
Brookfield, Stephen D. Developing Critical Thinkers: Challenging Adults to Explore Alternative Ways of Thinking and Acting. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1989.
Covey, Stephen R. The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents around the World are Inspiring Greatness One Child at a Time. Free Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, 2009.
Galinsky, Ellen. Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. William Morrow, 2010.
Gandini, Lella and Carolyn Pope Edwards. Bambini: The Italian Approach to Infant/Toddler Care. Teachers College Press, 2000.
Paley, Vivian Gussin. You Can't Say You Can't Play. Harvard University Press, 1993.
Pink, Daniel. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future. Riverhead Trade, 2006.
Sacks, Rabbi Jonathan. A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion. Free Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, 2004.
Scott, Susan. Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time. Berkley Trade, 2004.
Senge, Peter M. The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization. Doubleday, 2006 (revised edition).
Tough, Paul. How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Whitney, Diana. Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization. McGraw-Hill, 2010.
Download this bibliography (PDF) with links to Amazon.
Covey, Stephen R. The Leader in Me: How Schools and Parents around the World are Inspiring Greatness One Child at a Time. Free Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, 2009.
Galinsky, Ellen. Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. William Morrow, 2010.
Gandini, Lella and Carolyn Pope Edwards. Bambini: The Italian Approach to Infant/Toddler Care. Teachers College Press, 2000.
Paley, Vivian Gussin. You Can't Say You Can't Play. Harvard University Press, 1993.
Pink, Daniel. A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future. Riverhead Trade, 2006.
Sacks, Rabbi Jonathan. A Letter in the Scroll: Understanding Our Jewish Identity and Exploring the Legacy of the World's Oldest Religion. Free Press, an imprint of Simon and Schuster, 2004.
Scott, Susan. Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time. Berkley Trade, 2004.
Senge, Peter M. The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice of The Learning Organization. Doubleday, 2006 (revised edition).
Tough, Paul. How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Whitney, Diana. Appreciative Leadership: Focus on What Works to Drive Winning Performance and Build a Thriving Organization. McGraw-Hill, 2010.
Download this bibliography (PDF) with links to Amazon.