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New Kid, Dreamers, The Bridge Home, Güero, Rainbow Weaver, High Flyers, Hallelujah Flight, books by Angela Cervantes and Diana Lopez, Katie Woo series, Sofia Martinez series, Rebound, Ghost

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

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Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard

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Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

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Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams

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"Necessary for all of humankind, Under the Broken Sky is a breathtaking work of literature."-Booklist, starred review A beautifully told middle-grade novel-in-verse about a Japanese orphan's experience in occupied rural Manchuria during World War II. Twelve-year-old Natsu and her family live a quiet farm life in Manchuria, near the border of the Soviet Union.

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Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

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Gabi, A Girl in Pieces by Isabel Quintero

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Cemetery Boys, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, I'm Not Dying with you Tonight, Let's Talk About Love, Beast, Point

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Listen. Have time and ways for everyone to particulate. Share primary source , culturally relevant resources.

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by Jason Reynolds

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Go to bookconnections.org/DiverseBooks

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"Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors" Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop

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"Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors" Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop

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Access & Equity Courses (no cost for library workers and volunteers)

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Format: Webinar, original date December 5, 2019
Hosted by: WebJunction and Library Journal
Length: Length: 1 hour

How does a library respond to a community in deep crisis around race and social justice? That's the question that Richland Library in Columbia, S.C., grappled with in 2017. Recognizing that there was no single answer, they launched initiatives on multiple internal and external fronts. Starting with a Social Awareness Taskforce, geared toward community engagement and courageous conversations, they explored topics surrounding social and criminal justice, women's rights and race. By using innovative approaches like Circles of Dialogue and mobile empathy labs, nearly 1,500 people have participated in the library's race, equity and inclusion programming. To further their efforts, they have also focused internally, empowering staff to lead the charge to understand their biases, macroaggressions, and cultural competence through Let's Talk gatherings, Check Your Bubble worksheets, and other effective tools. Hearing how Richland Library moved the needle on honest dialogue, empathy, and equity with their staff and community, you will be inspired to dig in and do the work at your own library.

Presented by: Tamara King, Ci Ci Holloway and Dee Robinson

Format: Webinar, original date August 28, 2019
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour

Libraries have traditionally charged overdue fines for 3 reasons: to generate revenue, get materials back on time (and at all), and teach responsibility. But what if all of these assumptions are wrong? It turns out they are! In this webinar, learn why these reasons are old fashioned-and just plain incorrect-notions that create a real barrier to using the library for many people, and how ditching fines leads to an increase in library use and circulation, with no negative effects. It's a win-win for your library and community!

In this session, Beth and Meg review the research and results from the growing number of libraries across the country that have ditched late fines and coaxed new and former users to their doors. They share talking points, tips, and an advocacy tool you can use to build a case to eliminate fines in your library. At the end of the session, you will feel inspired and well-equipped to gather your library's data and patron stories and advocate for ditching late fines at your library in order to provide more equitable service.

Presenters: Beth Crist and Meg DePriest

Format: Webinar, original date March 28, 2018
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour

Do you know the ADA standard for where you should place your books on the bookshelf? Do you know what kind of animals can legally be classified as a service animal? Do you know which policies you may want to look at to grant greater access to your services? You will if you attend this overview of how to best provide access to the disabled patrons in your community. The presenter is a long-time advocate for the disabled and was recently appointed as the State of Nebraska ADA Coordinator. As the ADA Coordinator, she will lead the State's ADA Task Force and help ensure that the State's programs, activities and services are accessible to all citizens.

Presenter: Crystal Booker

Demographic projections suggest that the U.S. is headed toward a minority-majority population. Around the country, libraries are adapting their approaches and services in order to create more welcoming environments for immigrant and refugee communities. The upcoming Decennial Census in 2020 will offer insight into current demographic realities in the U.S., and public libraries around the country are at the forefront of the demographic shift.

In this webinar, Jessica Moore, Immigrant Program Specialist with The Indianapolis Public Library, will discuss strategies for creating a more welcoming, inclusive library. We'll look at the challenges that libraries face connecting with this shifting population. We'll also look at how strategic partnerships can help libraries overcome challenges in order to fulfill their role as public service institutions.

Presented by: Jessica Moore

With numerous budget cuts to social services programs, public libraries are encountering more individuals experiencing homelessness, and poverty. For many, a library may be the only place of refuge from the weather, or noise from a downtown cityscape. The increasing volume of need arising in many communities may leave library workers feeling ill-equipped or overwhelmed.

Because of this, libraries are asking the questions: Why are there so many people experiencing homelessness in our libraries? How do we better serve our vulnerable customers? How do we educate and support our library staff? During this webinar social worker Elissa Hardy will address these questions and explore some solutions.

Presented by: Elissa Hardy

Format: Webinar, original date May 11, 2017
Hosted by: WebJunction and Library Journal
Length: 1 hour

There is much more to supporting immigrants and refugees than hanging out a "welcome" sign at your library. Successful programs and services are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the range of populations who may come through your doors. Hear from Movers & Shakers who work with communities to empower vulnerable and often underserved populations with a sense of belonging and self-reliance. Learn innovative approaches to identifying and celebrating immigrant leaders; how to foster networking between native-born and newcomer populations and between immigrant groups of varying national origins; how to highlight immigrant-positive narratives; and more. You'll be sure to find practical ideas among the multi-pronged strategies that these librarians have used to ensure that new immigrants really do feel welcomed by the library and the community.

Presented by: Will Chan, Jamie Torres and Sophie Maier

Format: Webinar, original date December 3, 2014
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour

Northlake (IL) Public Library District has seen a dramatic demographic shift over the last twenty years. More than half of the service community speaks Spanish at home and as many as one third are foreign born. To address the changing needs of their community, Northlake Public Library District has hired bilingual staff and added many bilingual programs. One pressing issue that directly affects this community is the U.S. immigration policy and getting accurate information on these policies. This session will focus on how Northlake Public Library District has incorporated legal information on temporary driver's licenses, Deferred Action, and citizenship into its library programming.

Presented by: Kathy Ladell

Format: Webinar, original date September 26, 2011
Hosted by: WebJunction and Library Journal
Length: 1 hour

While public libraries are generally viewed as inclusive spaces, there are large segments of community that do not use them. Beginning in 2004, four large urban library systems from across Canada - Vancouver, Toronto, Regina and Halifax Public Libraries - spent four years working in socially excluded communities, to determine how to make public library services relevant to the needs of underserved communities. As a result, it was discovered that when communities are involved in the identification, development and delivery of library services, there can be an exhilarating effect. Since the conclusion of the highly successful Working Together Project (2004-2008), public libraries from across Canada have integrated community-led approaches and techniques. This webinar, brought to you in collaboration with Library Journal, will discuss the major outcomes of the project and provide examples of how the bringing this approach into library service planning makes libraries even more relevant to local needs.

Presenters: Tracey Jones-Grant, Kenneth Williment, and Randy Gatley.

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Format: Webinar, original date December 5, 2019 Hosted by: WebJunction and Library Journal Length: Length: 1 hour How does a library respond to a community in deep crisis around race and social justice? That's the question that Richland Library in Columbia, S.C., grappled with in 2017.

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ALA: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA's Key Action Areas. The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ALA as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.

Key Resources

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion across ALA: Standards and Competencies

Opportunities to Get Involved in the Work

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are fundamental values of the association and its members, and diversity is listed as one of ALA's Key Action Areas. The Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services uses a social justice framework to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives within our profession and association to best position ALA as a trusted, leading advocate for equitable access to library services for all.

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Go to https://bookconnections.org/YALSA
Runs through May 18, 2021

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Illustration courtesy of Yuyi Morales, from (used with permission from Holiday House / Neal Porter Books, 2018)

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LSTA Coordinator
Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records
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TeachingBooks & Book Connections
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The Problem with Problematic YA Authors - Knowledge Quest

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Earlier this year, a few popular YA authors, illustrators, and editors found themselves caught up in the #MeToo movement. With accusations ranging “from abuse of power, to sexual harassment to sexual assault,” some accused have been dropped from publishers or... Read More ›

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TED Talk: Kimberlé Crenshaw "The urgency of intersectionality"

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TED Talk: Kimberlé Crenshaw "The urgency of intersectionality"

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Kimberlé Crenshaw: The urgency of intersectionality

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Now more than ever, it's important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias -- and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term "intersectionality" to describe this phenomenon; as she says, if you're standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you're likely to get hit by both.

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Ladson-Billings, Gloria, The Dreamkeepers : Successful Teachers of African American Children. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1994.

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Ladson-Billings, Gloria, The Dreamkeepers : Successful Teachers of African American Children. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1994.

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Gloria Ladson-Billings is the Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Previously, she served on the faculty of Santa Clara University and worked as a teacher and consultant in the Phila-delphia public school system. She is the former president of the American Educational Research Association, and was elected to the National Academy of Education. Dr. Ladson-Billings is the author and editor of numerous articles and books, including The Dreamkeepers, Crossing Over to Canaan, and Beyond the Big House.

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In the second edition of her critically acclaimed book The Dreamkeepers, Gloria Ladson-Billings revisits the eight teachers who were profiled in the first edition and introduces us to new teachers who are current exemplars of good teaching. She shows that culturally relevant teaching is not a matter of race, gender, or teaching style.

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VIDEO: Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop "Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors"

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VIDEO: Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop "Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors"

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Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

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Peggy McIntosh "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack"

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Peggy McIntosh "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack"

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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack’ and ‘Some Notes for Facilitators’ | National SEED Project

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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack Downloadable PDF © 1989 Peggy McIntosh ‘White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack’ first appeared in Peace and Freedom Magazine, July/August, 1989, pp. 10-12, a publication of the Women’s Inte…