Literature Immersion: Passport to Multicultural Literature by Emily Maitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau en-us 2023-11-19 15:32:47 UTC 2023-11-27 23:03:19 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795322429 Multicultural literature is defined as literature about people who are considered out of the mainstream of society and have in some manner been marginalized. Multicultural literature is literature that depicts the experiences of underrepresented sociocultural groups. This could be race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability, or language.

]]> 2023-11-19 15:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795322429 African American Middle Grade Readers-To be Added eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795354968 Five books to be added to the collection of Central Virginia Regional Library before the end of the year. More titles will be added in the new year.


"Ghost Boys"-Jewel Parker Rhodes

"Ninth Ward"-Jewel Parker Rhodes

"The Parker Inheritance"- Varian Johnson

"Something to Say"-Lisa Moore Ramee

"Hurricane Child"-Kacen Callender


]]> 2023-11-19 16:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795354968 Asian Pacific Islander Middle Grade Readers To Be Added eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795357010 Five books centering around Asian Pacific Islander characters at Central Virginia Regional Library System. They will be added before the end of the year and more will be added in the new year.


"Dragon Peal"- Yoon Ha Lee

"Stargazing"- Jen Wang

"Front Desk"- Kelly Yang

"When you Trap a Tiger"- Tae Keller

"Cannonball"- Sacha Cotter

]]> 2023-11-19 16:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795357010 A strategic diversity manifesto for public libraries in the twenty first century eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795359813 The purpose of this research-based philosophical piece is to present a progressive manifesto for public libraries in the 21st century to address gaps in embracing diversity in its holistic dimensions and representing such information in their strategic planning and web documentations. And to provide a guided pathway for libraries to diversify their collections to cater to those who are not within the realm of mainstream society

]]> 2023-11-19 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795359813 Building for Diversity: How Public Libraries Can Create Great Multilingual Collections eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795361219 In a multicultural and multilingual country like Canada, building quality multilingual collections in public libraries is an important part of providing equitable library service to all community members. Taking examples here from this article can help libraries in American model what they are achieving in Canada to build multilingual and multicultural collections.

]]> 2023-11-19 17:04:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795361219 Smithsonian's BookDragon eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795363946 The BookDragon is the Smithsonian's blog related to the Asian-Pacific American Center. It is run by Terry Hong, and was debuted in 2009. The blog centers around books for the diverse reader. They are an equal opportunity reviewer, giving all books with diverse characters a review but they do focus heavily on Asian-Pacific Americans.

]]> 2023-11-19 17:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795363946 Multicultural Literature eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795367009 A blog started by Dallon Robinette, a grad student at Grand Canyon University. He started this blog to represent his biggest passion; travelling. And his appreciation for the cultures he experienced and the differences in their literature.

]]> 2023-11-19 17:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795367009 the Brown Bookshelf eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795369275 The Brown Bookshelf is a blog designed to bring and push awareness for black voices in literature to young readers. This is a great blog to reference to find new African American titles for your collection.

]]> 2023-11-19 17:19:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795369275 Latinxs in Kid Lit eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795371532 Latinxs in Kid Lit is a great blog managed by eleven amazing people who come from all different latin cultures! This resource is great to review to find new books to grow your Latinx collection!

]]> 2023-11-19 17:23:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795371532 We Are Kid Lit Collective eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795372626 We Are Kid Lit Collective describes themselves as follows in their purpose statement "works to create materials and opportunities to recognize the humanity of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in youth literature. Our work is premised upon the principles of social justice, equity, and inclusion and centers BIPOC voices in children’s literature in order to identify, challenge and dismantle white supremacy and both internalized and systematic racism." and they are a great resource when you get stuck on suggesting a book for someone who wants a BIPOC book!

]]> 2023-11-19 17:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795372626 How To Find Diverse Books eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795374212 2023-11-19 17:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795374212 Goodreads: Multicultural Youth Books eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795375051 2023-11-19 17:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795375051 30 Children's Books with LGBTQ Characters eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795376121 2023-11-19 17:33:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795376121 Missing Adventures: TEDX Brynn Welch eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795377813 2023-11-19 17:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795377813 75 Black Middle Grade Books eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795379604 2023-11-19 17:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795379604 Middle Grade Readers featuring Asian Pacific American Characters eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795381384 2023-11-19 17:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795381384 25 Best Middle-Grade Books About Disability eomaitland https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795382179 2023-11-19 17:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/eomaitland/4aam1ugv26jn6qau/wish/2795382179