EDCI 549 Module 5
This content reflects work done as part of the Indigenous Perspectives in School Librarianship (IPSL) grant funded by IMLS (RE-246303-OLS-20). Actual assignments may vary.
Module 5: Inclusion
Include is one of the six shared foundations of the National School Library Standards. School librarians must be prepared to include in all areas of their practice, including in reading promotion. This modules presents information on why this is important and some introductory resources on how to go about diversifying the collection.
Module Objectives
Analyze the consequences of diversifying the library collection.
Think
- Beers, K. & Probst, R.E. (2020). Part II: Power. In Forged by reading: The power of a literate life. New York, NY: Scholastic Publishing, Inc.
Additionally, read one or more of the following:
- BRIC TV. (2017, Apr 21). The importance of multicultural children’s literature | BK Live [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9mA1p7dsgo
- (2018, Nov 6). Lifting black voices in children’s books | Carlotta Penn | TEDxKingLincolnBronzeville [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxsNEOl3sqM
- CTV Your Morning. (2020, Jul 9). The importance of representation in children’s literature | Your Morning [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ3yFXFOIKI
- Woodstein, B.J. (2017, Feb 6). Why children’s books that teach diversity are more important than ever. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-childrens-books-that-teach-diversity-are-more-important-than-ever-72146
- Leahy, M.A., & B.C. Foley. (2018). Diversity in children’s literature. World Journal of Educational Research, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.22158/wjer.v5n2p172
- Anderson, J. (2019, Aug 28). Hooked on classics. Harvard Graduate School of Education Ed. Magazine. https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/ed-magazine/19/08/hooked-classics
- The diverse bookshelf. (n.d.). Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/books-and-authors/diverse-bookshelf
- (2019, Feb 25). Why many black children aren’t reading | Ty Allen Jackson | TEDxNorthAdams [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79buWmnw4pk
Sources of Diverse Literature
Also, visit the Book Review & Collection sources in Module 1 > Think.
- Indigenous Voices for Little Ears
- We Need Diverse Books
- 5 Hispanic Picture Books for Young Children
- Diverse Children’s Books that Aren’t About Diversity
- 36 Children’s Books About Diversity to Read to Your Kids
Create
Add to your Annotated Booklist
Share
Respond twice in the #5inclusion channel to the following prompt. Cite evidence from the module reading(s) to support your assertions.
Is reading the doorway to power, privilege, and self-determination? What are the consequences of this question? How does representation in children’s and young adult literature affect your answer? Explain.
Grow
Complete the self-assessment checklist.