J replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

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Doing a “diversity audit” of the books I share with students has been incredibly important in my own practice. For a year I tracked the types of books I was sharing with students. I tracked the racial background and gender of the authors, illustrators, main characters, representation within the story, antagonists, protagonists, etc. By the end…

J replied to the discussion Special Topics in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:23:58 -0500

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As an elementary library educator, the predominant way into these discussions is through the use of contemporary children’s literature. Step one has been acquiring a broad range of materials that is reflective of myriad cultures, ethnicities, communities, genders, etc. written and illustrated by individuals from these communities. Sourcing…

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J replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

J replied to the discussion Special Topics in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing