[ISLMA-Share] 2nd Question: Diversity and Black History Month
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These book lists will be helpful to me in ordering books for the Children's
Section of the North Chicago Public Library.
Mr. Heideman ( Children's Librarian)
On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
> Andrea,
>
> Hopefully this will help:
>
> https://thebrownbookshelf.com/
> Great in depth author interviews and reviews of African-American books for
> children and young adults.
>
> Diverse Books Reviewerm Edi Campbell's Blog
> https://campbele.wordpress.com/
>
> African-American Literature Book Club - Good source for reviews
> https://aalbc.com/
>
>
> *K.C. Boyd, M.A., M.Ed., M.L.I.S*
> *Library Media Specialist*
>
> *Blogs*
> * http://missdomino.blogspot.com/
> <http://missdomino.blogspot.com/> *
> * http://theaudaciouslibrarian.blogspot.com/
> <http://theaudaciouslibrarian.blogspot.com/>*
> *Twitter*
> School - *@Boss_Librarian *
>
> On Fri, Feb 17, 2017 at 10:28 AM, Email list for the Illinois School
> Library Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:
>
>> Hi Again,
>>
>> My final question for today, I promise. Any recommendations on
>> implementing a Black History Month program, lesson, or just promotional
>> activity in the library that is innovative and engaging for students?
>>
>> Also I wanted to find out what others are doing to diversify their
>> libraries? I'm a student at Dominican and am researching ways to ensure
>> that library collections are diverse; as well, I am looking to better
>> diversify my own collection of books as we serve a mixed population of
>> Spanish and African American students.
>>
>> However, I am only finding resources that revert back to books that are
>> historical, biographical, and/or non authentic representations. Do you
>> guys have any recommendations for resources that you use to ensure adequate
>> representation for marginalized groups like: African Americans, Native
>> Americans, Muslims, LGBTQIA, or Hispanic communities??
>>
>> Any recommendations that you have would be great or any comments you have
>> would be a great addition to this conversation.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>>
>>
>> Andrea Jamison
>> Lincoln Elementary School, District 156
>> Calumet City, Illinois 60409
>> 708-862-6620 <(708)%20862-6620>
>> ajamisonf at aol.com
>>
>> Andrea:-)
>> ajamisonf at aol.com
>>
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