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Let's talk about race in storytimes / Jessica Anne Bratt ; foreword by Kirby McCurtis.
"With the help of this book's adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, children's librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebrates all identities"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780838937891 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xxvi, 86 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | They see race -- They see you -- Becoming a coconspirator -- Modeling the work: six sample storytimes -- Building your practice -- Conclusion: Championing the work! -- Appendix: Recommended resources. |
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| Subject: | Children > Books and reading > United States. Children's libraries > Activity programs > United States. Libraries and minorities > United States. Multicultural education > United States. |
- Baker & Taylor
"With the help of this book's adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, children's librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebratesall identities"-- - Book News
Bratt, the director of community engagement and outreach at a public library, explains how to talk about race in library storytimes. She describes how children notice differences and how libraries can contribute to change, with examples of books and talking points for them; the danger of a single story, the importance of identity and representation, the harms of erasure, appreciating difference, and bias and identity, with tips to share with parents, as well as example affirmations; changing from being an ally to being a co-conspirator who is active in talking about race and creating institutional change, with examples of advocacy phrases; and building a practice of talking about race in a positive way, with examples of books and tips for assessing books. She ends with six sample storytimes. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Chicago Distribution Center
With the help of this bookâs adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, childrenâs librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebrates all identities. - Chicago Distribution Center
Foreword by Kirby McCurtis
With the help of this bookâs adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, childrenâs librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebrates all identities.As the weekly lists of best-sellers demonstrate, many people want to engage with racial issues. But when it comes to talking about race, they often donât know how or are hesitant to take the first steps. This includes children's librarians, who are taking seriously our professionâs calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They already know that popular storytimes can be an effective way to increase community representation and belonging at the library. Incorporating race into storytimes is an ideal way to foster inclusion by normalizing conversations about these issues. This book will help public and school librarians face their own biases, showing them how to have honest discussions with children, their caregivers, and storytime attendees, as well as their colleagues. In this book, you will discover
- several ready-to-use library storytimes that incorporate racial themes, complete with sample activities and booklists;
- an anti-oppression framework, based on the authorâs own real-world practice, that is customizable for different settings and situations;
- concrete suggestions for overcoming fears and awkwardness when it comes to talking about race, with advice on practicing new language, making space to connect around appropriate cultural books for read alouds, and evaluating books for storytime;
- interactive self-reflecting worksheets which explore planning picture book introductions and songs for inclusive storytimes, providing age-appropriate glimpses into history, and suggested affirmations in describing skin tone, hair, and language;
- advocacy talking points centered on social justice that will encourage discussion with co-workers and other library staff; and
- guidance on community engagement, relationship building, and intentionally trying to diversify your world in order to truly become an anti-bias practitioner.
