Have you noticed the newest books in our library often feature people of color or other diverse backgrounds (religion, ethnicity, socio-economic status, neurodiversity, and more)? That’s not an accident. The movement We Need Diverse Books brought the nation’s attention to the appalling whiteness of our children’s books. All children should be able to see themselves in books. Likewise, the books we provide our children should reflect an accurate representation of the world they live in--a world that is full of all kinds of people. So for several years our library has been striving to provide “windows and mirrors” to our readers. Windows into the world beyond our front doors and mirrors to reflect their own identities. Here’s an article about diverse libraries and how teachers (and families) can use them to enrich the reading lives of their children.
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AuthorSafranit Molly is the librarian at Portland Jewish Academy. Archives
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