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Stories can be both "mirrors" and "windows" for us when we are reading! Sometimes a book can be a mirror because you can see yourself in the story or in the characters. Stories like this can help you feel like there are other people just like you in the world. Sometimes books can be a window because they can help you see into the lives of others who are different from you. Books can help you learn about different people, cultures, and places! It’s important to choose books that are mirrors AND windows. It can feel nice to read about characters who look and act just like you in a book. That’s a mirror. It is also nice to learn about different people in the world around you through a book. That is a window. To practice finding mirrors and windows in a story, let's listen to the story Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall! 1. Click the to listen to the story. While you're listening, to think of a way you are seeing a mirror in this story. Then, think of a way you are seeing a window, too! 2. Once you're done listening and have some ideas, click the and then find your name 3. Click the 4. Video yourself telling me about the mirrors you found in this story. Then, tell me about the windows you found. 5. Once you've finished, click the and to submit your video to your journal I can't wait to hear all about the mirrors and windows you found in Jabari Jumps!