This course will focus on the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) and social and emotional learning (SEL) including the use of literature to teach it. As a participant, you will learn how to assess SEL and EI, create a new routine to do so, and then use the assessment results to plan the next right instructional step. Through a variety of resources, you will explore  diversity, equity, and inclusion in social and emotional learning. After creating your own list of literature to disrupt bias, stereotypes, and prejudice of traditionally marginalized groups, you will plan a lesson to include a children’s book to teach a non-academic concept. Complete the course with a new vision for using literature to teach and positively impact your students.