Children’s Literature Aligned with SDGs to Promote Global Competencies

This professional resource offers educators and parents a thoughtful framework for using children's literature to build global awareness and social responsibility in young learners. Drawing on Sustainable Development Goals and critical literacy approaches, it provides concrete strategies for selecting books that address pressing world issues through age-appropriate narratives. The book bridges theoretical foundations with practical classroom applications, showing how stories can become springboards for meaningful discussions about diversity, sustainability, and community engagement. It transforms reading time into an opportunity for developing the knowledge and skills children need to navigate our interconnected world.

What distinguishes this guide is its integration of global competencies with specific literary examples and teaching methodologies that respect children's developmental levels. Parents seeking to raise culturally aware citizens will find valuable guidance for choosing books that promote empathy and critical thinking about social justice themes. Educators will appreciate the research-based approaches to fostering inclusive classrooms where literature becomes a tool for understanding complex global challenges. This resource ultimately demonstrates how carefully selected stories can empower young readers to see themselves as capable contributors to a more equitable and sustainable future.