From the classroom of Anne Bartholomew (SDAWP 2019)
My Voice Is a Trumpet, by country music artist Jimmie Allen, celebrates the power of self-expression and encourages young people to make their voices heard. The story illustrates that everyone’s voice—regardless of age or background—can make a difference.
How do you encourage your students to recognize that their voices matter? What books and resources do you use to help them speak up for justice? In what ways do you create opportunities for students to take action on issues that are important to them?
In this lesson, students will explore the importance of using their voices and will create their own “My voice is” statements, empowering them to stand up and speak out.
Link to lesson reel HERE.
Resources
- My Voice Is a Trumpet by Jimmie Allen
- Jimmie Allen talks about “My Voice Is a Trumpet” on the Today Show
- My Voice is a Trumpet (read aloud)
- “Jimmie Allen Writes Debut Kids’ Book ‘My Voice Is a Trumpet’, A ‘Gentle Call to Action’” article from People Magazine
Related books:
- A Voice Like Yours by by Frank Murphy and April Groman
- Change Sings by Amanda Gorman
- Speak Up by Miranda Paul and Ebony Glenn
- Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley, and John Jay Cabuay
- Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons and Keith Mallett
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