This program focused on educating librarians about the need for diverse collections,
Many children, teens and adults living in certain areas of the United States do not have access to materials that feature diversity. four speakers from different backgrounds spoke about what we can do to promote diversity in books and other forms of media.
Joy Triche- Publisher
She owns a small publishing called Tiger Stripe Books that focuses on African American titles. During the session she showed several children's picture books that are currently being published by Tiger Stripe.
Some challenges to small publishers:
Difficult to fund.
Time
Learning curve.
CM Winters- City Colleges of Chicago Librarian
How do we advocate for diverse books, and how do we promote these books?
She tries to put books that feature diversity into students hands whenever possible, and tries to ensure these titles are represented in the curriculum by working with other educators.
Alma Flor Ada- Professor-University of San Francisco
It is essential for children and adults to be exposed to books and materials with diversity and feature other cultures.
Look beyond color. There is diversity even within diversity. Stressed the importance of publishers to provide support to authors and recognize books on diversity.
Mike Jung- Author and founding member of We Need Diverse Books.
We need diverse books organization. www.diversebooks.org.
Created after it was noticed that Book-Con had few books depicting diversity. They are a 501c3 organization. Wants essential changes in all forms of books and materials
We need not only diverse books, but authors, editors, publishers, illustrators etc.
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