[ISLMA-Share] 2nd Question: Diversity and Black History Month

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I use Rich in Color <http://richincolor.com/> A LOT for collection
development. It's mostly YA and MG book reviews, author interviews, and
just general highlights on books and authors that are ethnically diverse.
They also include occasional themed lists: Black Girl Magic, LGBTQ
characters, books with Muslim characters, Asian heroes, etc.
I also regularly check Debbie Reese at American Indians in Children's
Literature <https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/>
and Reading
While White <http://readingwhilewhite.blogspot.com/> which offer book
reviews and lists for all grade levels. And (though I wish she posted more,
but she is an author and has other important things to write) I just adore
reading Justina Ireland's blog.
<http://justinaireland.com/dammit-this-is-a-blog/> It's an amazing
intersection of race & diversity, the publishing/writing world, and
literature for young adults, all intended to school the ignorant white book
reader in the experiences and worldview of POC. Not many book reviews, but
has definitely shaped the way I develop my library collection and book talk
to my students of color.


On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 9:50 AM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> 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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