This poster session will engage participants in a conversation on the power of weaving children's literature into social studies education for preservice teachers. Thanks to a Literacy Improvement Grant sponsored by the Alabama Reading Initiative, 86 preservice teachers received one children's book for each of the four strands of social studies education (civics and government, economics, geography, and history). Students were provided instruction on strategies to teach young learners using children's literature. They were assigned to teach one lesson in their field placement using one of the books they received, which was followed with a written reflection. The poster will display the book choices, provide instructional strategies, and highlight themes and experiences from the lessons taught in the field.
