Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   Shannon Adams ,  Lauren Hough
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
ISBN:  

9781440876394

ISBN 10:   1440876398
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   28 September 2022
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

A necessary resource for public libraries, the book includes further resources, a subject index, and a title index. * Booklist * Adams and Hough go beyond the politics of social justice to show how promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity in storytime helps build character and social literacy in our youngest patrons. This book is a valuable training resource for all library staff, not just children's librarians. It reminds us how valuable library programs can be in developing safe spaces and building community. * Melissa Dease, Youth Services Administrator, Dallas Public Library * This age of technology and media popularity makes it extremely easy for our children to receive a distorted picture of what life is about. Social Justice at Storytime is an opportunity not only to provide a space for marginalized communities to cope through literacy, but also to receive perspective and a paradigm for championing life in the face of surmounting challenges. * Louie T. McClain II, CEO, Melanin Origins *

Author Information

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.

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