Curated by Lottie Dowling
Partner Resources
A hand-picked collection of resources, activities, and inspiration for empowering every young person to be a Culture Agent.
sdgs.un.org
THE 17 GOALS – Sustainable Development
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals — a blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.
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unicef.org
UNICEF: Convention on the Rights of the Child
A poster summarising the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child — a great classroom anchor resource.
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pbslearningmedia.org
Iceberg Concept of Culture
Images and PDFs exploring the visible and invisible layers of culture — ideal for introducing students to cultural frameworks.
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lottiedowling.com
Project Zero Thinking Routines for Global Competence
Four Stages of Global Competence thinking routines developed with Project Zero — by Lottie Dowling.
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innerdevelopmentgoals.org
Inner Development Goals – Guide
A practical guide to the Inner Development Goals framework, supporting the skills needed to tackle the SDGs.
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cultureagents.com
Resources | Culture Agents
Free downloadable discussion cards and activity sheets for exploring culture and global citizenship in the classroom.
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megvault.com
Identity and Belonging Homepage
A rich hub of resources exploring identity and belonging — great for building classroom community and self-awareness.
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penguinrandomhouse.com
The Artivist
A picture book by Nikkolas Smith about using art and activism to make the world a better place — powerful for young learners.
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amazon.ca
Circles All Around Us
A picture book by Brad Closer about the circles we draw around ourselves and others — a gentle, powerful tool for exploring inclusion, belonging, and community.
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cultureagents.com
Your Very Special Name
A classroom activity sheet exploring the meaning, origin, and significance of students' own names — great for identity and belonging discussions.
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padlet.com
Migration / Identity / Belonging Resources
A curated Padlet collection of resources on migration, identity, and belonging — compiled by Lottie Dowling.
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Identity and Belonging Homepage
Explore perspectives on identity and belonging through interactive activities and classroom frameworks.
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humanlibrary.org
The Human Library – Unjudge Someone
An organisation that hosts 'living libraries' where people share their personal stories to challenge prejudice and stereotypes.
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nasa.gov
Artemis II Return to Earth – NASA
Stunning imagery from NASA's Artemis II mission — a great entry point for the 'Overview Effect' and global perspective.
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youtube.com
The Danger of a Single Story – Best Quote
A powerful clip from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's iconic TED Talk on the danger of only hearing one story about a person or place.
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shauntan.net
Arrival – Shaun Tan
A wordless graphic novel about a man who leaves his homeland to seek a better life. A profound tool for empathy and storytelling discussions.
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amazon.ca
Girls on the Rise
A soaring picture book by Amanda Gorman, poet and activist, celebrating the power and potential of girls everywhere.
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amazon.ca
What Do You Do with an Idea?
A beautiful story about nurturing a big idea — perfect for sparking conversations about creativity, courage, and change.
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amazon.com.au
Change Starts with Us
A bold picture book by Sophie Beer exploring how even the smallest actions can make the world a better place.
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adifferentbooklist.com
Counting on Katherine
The true story of Katherine Johnson, the brilliant NASA mathematician whose calculations helped send astronauts to the moon.
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amazon.ca
If You Come to Earth
Sophie Blackall's stunning picture book inviting children to see our planet through fresh eyes — celebrating diversity and our shared home.
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amazon.ca
You Are a Story
A lyrical picture book by Bob Raczka reminding young readers that every person carries a unique and powerful story inside them.
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oliverjeffers.com
Meanwhile Back On Earth
Oliver Jeffers' breathtaking picture book offering a cosmic perspective on humanity — a perfect launch point for global citizenship conversations.
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booksofwonder.com
We Are Definitely Human
A funny, heartfelt picture book celebrating what makes us all wonderfully, imperfectly human.
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booktopia.com.au
This Is How We Do It
Matt Lamothe's gorgeous book following one day in the lives of seven children from seven different countries — ideal for exploring global perspectives.
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lernerbooks.com
I Am Brown
Ashok Banker's vibrant celebration of brown skin and South Asian identity — a powerful affirmation for young readers.
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russellbooks.com
Becoming Boba
A charming picture book about a boy navigating two cultures, celebrating heritage, family, and the courage to be yourself.
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amazon.ca
Your Name Is a Song
Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow's lyrical story about a girl whose name is hard for others to pronounce — a celebration of names and cultural identity.
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booktopia.com.au
A Face Is a Poem
Julie Morstad's stunning illustrated book inviting children to see the beauty and story in every face they encounter.
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