A Local History Reader
Compiled by Leila Kaseke and Loribeth Gregory-Beck
Supports Ethnic Studies.
Developed for Ventura County high schools, Unwritten supports Ethnic Studies with local history and aligns with state standards.
Reflects Our Community.
Featuring 20 interviews, Unwritten preserves first-hand accounts that reflect the resilience, diversity, and complexity of life in Ventura County.
Free Teacher Guide.
Purchase of a class set includes tools for reading comprehension, critical thinking, and classroom discussion.
Unwritten: Oral Histories of Ventura County is a book full of heart. It gives students, teachers, and community members the chance to hear real stories about real people who shaped our local history. The voices inside are honest and easy to connect with, sometimes frustrating in what they reveal about how people were treated, but also inspiring with how people can overcome when they have courage. If you live in Ventura County, you won’t find another book that is laser focused on reflecting the real history of everyday people.
– Ethnic Studies and Civics Teacher, Royal High School, Simi Valley Unified School District
BRING LOCAL HISTORY INTO YOUR CLASSROOM
Contact education@venturamuseum.org for purchase information.