A group of librarians and authors who care about diversity put together an Inclusive Summer Reading List. Aimed at including diverse voices and experiences in the books recommended for children and teens, the list includes a wide range of books. According to one of the authors, Debbie Reese, the list includes “contemporary and historical fiction. There’s speculative fiction and nonfiction as well. Some are new, and some are older. The list includes a graphic novel, too. Some titles are from major publishers, some are from small publishers, and some are self-published. And, some are available as audiobooks or e-books.”
The Power of Partnerships (guest post by Valerie Spooner)
I had a great chat with Valerie Spooner, the youth services librarian in Ladysmith, this afternoon. I LOVED hearing this story about the ways putting in the time for partnerships and relationships can pay off! In 2020 I was able to fulfill one of my library dreams -...