Social Justice at Storytime - Shannon Adams, Lauren Hough

Social Justice at Storytime

Promoting Inclusive Children's Programs
Buch | Softcover
162 Seiten
2022
Libraries Unlimited Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4408-7639-4 (ISBN)
56,30 inkl. MwSt
Youth librarians and early literacy educators will find this book a helpful tool for making storytimes more inclusive and better representative of their community and the world at large.

Written by two experienced librarians from one of the nation's most diverse metroplexes, Social Justice at Storytime provides a real-world, hands-on guide to storytimes that will help young people become more socially aware, empathetic, and confident. Storytimes can be a welcoming space for all members of the community. Anyone presenting storytime to young children can use these suggestions to broaden children's understanding of the often-confusing situations they see and hear around them. It is possible to discuss race, gender/sexuality, and diverse abilities in a child-appropriate way. Making social justice a part of an existing or new storytime practice provides an early literacy approach to including children in timely conversations.

Readers of this thoughtful book will not only become more socially aware and empathetic, but they will also be equipped to choose diverse books and songs, make thoughtful and inclusive language choices, become more in tune with their diverse communities, and handle concerns from caregivers or administrators.

Shannon Adams, MLIS, is an amateur storyteller and librarian who enjoys learning and helping to bring social awareness to children and adults. Lauren Hough has more than nine years of experience working with children and teens in school and public libraries and more than three years presenting social justice–themed storytimes and programming.

1. What Is Social Justice?

References

2. The Importance of Social Justice

Foster Positive Personal and Social Development

Dispel Implicit Biases

Promote Unity, Equity, and Community Empowerment

Normalize Cultural Diversity

References

3. How to Implement Social Justice Storytimes

What Is Storytime?

How Does Social Justice Storytime Differ?

References

4. Storytime Components

Social Justice Themes

Body Acceptance

Civil Rights and Activism

Community Helpers

Diverseabilities

Environmental

Everyday Diversity

Families

Friendship

Gender Roles

Global Citizenship

Hair

Immigrant Experience

LGBTQ+

Mental Health

Multicultural

Names

Poverty

Race

Women's History

World Cultures

Direct vs. Indirect

Choosing Diverse Books

Choosing Diverse Songs

References

5. Language Awareness

Pronouns at Storytime

Gender-Inclusive Language

Gender-Neutral Language

Gender-Neutral and Nonbinary Picture Books

Gender-Nonconforming Picture Books

Gender-Inclusive Songs, Flannels, and Extensions

Multi-Language Inclusion

References

6. Embrace Your Community

Demographics Matter

Out and About

Not Your Average Story . . . Time

Religious Communities

Immigrant Communities

English-Language Learners

Disabled Library Users

Communities of People Experiencing Homelessness

Digital Storytimes

Storytime Equity

References

7. Use What You Know: Sample Storytimes

Storytime Preparation

Book Selection

Song Selection

Extension Activities

Every Child Ready to Read®

Community Guidance

Storytime Rules

Sample Storytimes

Virtual Storytime—World Culture: Japan

Virtual Storytime—World Culture: West Asia

World Culture: India

World Culture: Mexico

World Culture: Africa

Multicultural: Fairy Tales Retold

Environmental: Nature

Environmental: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Environmental: Bees

Mental Health: Happiness

Mental Health: Anger

Mental Health: Confidence

Kindness

Friendship

People: General

People: Everyday Diversity

People: Community Helpers

People: Being Different

People: Being Different, Version

People: Bodies

People: Race

People: Melanin

Social Justice: Activism

Social Justice Storytime: Civil Rights

References

8. Addressing Concerns

Social Justice and the Library

Navigating Administrative and Parent/Caregiver Concern

References

Additional Resources

Subject Index

Title Index

Erscheinungsdatum
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Sozialwissenschaften Kommunikation / Medien Buchhandel / Bibliothekswesen
Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Didaktik
Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie
ISBN-10 1-4408-7639-8 / 1440876398
ISBN-13 978-1-4408-7639-4 / 9781440876394
Zustand Neuware
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