Christine Caputo Rachel Fryd Joel A Nichols Sarah Stippich FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA PaLA Annual Conference State College PA October 5 2015 Learning Objectives Explore different kinds of diversity reflected in books to use with young children ID: 1018057
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1. Every Reader Their BookPromoting Books That Celebrate the Lives of all Young PeopleChristine CaputoRachel FrydJoel A. NicholsSarah StippichFREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIAPaLA Annual ConferenceState College, PAOctober 5, 2015
2. Learning ObjectivesExplore different kinds of diversity reflected in books to use with young childrenSuggest best examples of these materials and best practices to how to use them at your libraryLearn from you and your communities
3. Framing Diverse BooksIntersectionality“intersecting oppressions” (Crenshaw 1989)Updating Ranganathan2. Every reader his [or her] book. 3. Every book its reader
4. What are we talking about when we talk about books featuring disabilities?Physical challenges such as:Loss of hearing, deafnessVisual impairment, blindnessPhysical impairment, wheelchair, limited use of hands, arms or other limbsChronic Illness such as cerebral palsy or spina bifidaNeurological ChallengesAutismADHDAlzheimers
5. Physical ChallengesA Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen BryantTells the story of Pennsylvania native, Horace Pippin, who lost the use of his right arm during WWI and overcame that disability to become a world famous artist.
6. Jacob’s Eye Patch by Beth Kobliner Shaw & Jacob ShawTrue story about a boy and his eye patch – told with humor and charm
7. A Boy and A Jaguar by Alan RabinowitzThe story of a young boy who stutters – until he speaks to animals.
8. Kami and the Yaks by Andrea Stenn StryerUnable to hear or speak doesn’t stop this young sherpa who is determined to help his family.
9. Nathan’s Wish: A Story about Cerebral Palsy by Laurie LearsWheelchair bound due to cerebral palsy, a young boy searches for a way to help a bird who needs rehabilitation.
10. My Friend Suhana by Shaila Abdullah & Aanyah AbdullahThe story of a young girl whose friend has cerebral palsy.
11. NeurodiversityAutismAlzheimersADHDDyslexia
12. The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art by Barb RosenstockArtist Wasily Kandinsky had synesthesia, a condition where one sense can be perceived as another sense. For example his ability to “hear” colors.
13. Grandpa Green by Lane SmithA young boy tells the life story of his great grandfather – who has Alzheimers. Clever and beautiful incorporation of the gardens.
14. My Brother Charlie by Holly Robinson Peete & Ryan Elizabeth PeeteBased on their son and brother, the Peete’s tell the story of what its like to live with someone who has autism.
15. I Can, Can You? by Marjorie W. PitzerA conceptual board book featuring babies and young children with Down’s Syndrome engaging in every day activities like pat-a-cake.
16. Back to Front and Upside Down! by Claire AlexanderAimed at children with dyslexia, this story is all about asking for help and being patient with yourself.
17. TOMMY CAN’T STOP by Tim FederleTommy can’t stop moving, dancing and fidgeting! While the ADHD label is not applied, our main character exhibits many of the signs. With the help of his sister, he learns to channel his energy.
18. What does racial and ethnic diversity mean?Celebration ofDifferent races and skin colorsVariety of religious and ethnic backgroundsLanguages and immigration status
19. Multicultural Diversity in Today’s Publishing World
20. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic DiversityAnna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren TobiaAnna Hibiscus lives in Africa, beautiful Africa! Her family is lots of colors and lots of fun.Pair with:One Family by George ShannonFamilies by Shelley Rotner
21. Call Me Tree/Llamame Arbol by Maya Christina GonzalezA lyrical, bilingual celebration of nature and individualityPair with:Nino Wrestles the World by Yuyi MoralesCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
22. Cradle Me by Debby SlierFeatures babies from American Indian groups in traditional baby-carrying gearPair with:Global Baby Boys/Global Baby Girls by Maya AjmeraWhose Toes are Those? By Jabari AsimCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
23. Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane & Hoda HadadiLalla can’t wait until she gets older and can wear a colorful malafa.Pair with:One Green Apple by Eve BuntingCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
24. Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by Mehrdokht AminiCelebrate and learn more about the beautiful world of IslamPair with:Green is a Chili Pepper by Rosanne ThongCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
25. Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Christopher MyersCarroll’s classic nonsense poem is given new life in Myers’ basketball game set in a cityscape.Pair with:Looking Like Me by Walter Dean MyersH.O.R.S.E. by Christopher MyersCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
26. The Jumbies by Tracey BaptisteA wonderfully creepy book based on Caribbean folklorePair with:Doll Bones by Holly BlackEcho by Pam Munoz RyanCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
27. Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina by Monica Brown, illustrated by Sara PalaciosMarisol has brown skin, red hair, and her own unique style.Pair with:I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother by Selina AlkoI Love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor AdaCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
28. My Grandfather’s Coat by Jim Aylesworth, illustrated by Barbara McClintockA retelling of a classic tale, with a new immigrant as the title character.Pair with:I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni AshburnJoseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms TabackCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
29. The Twins’ Little Sister by Hyewon YumUh oh… The twins now have to share with a little sister!Pair with:Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqualine WoodsonThe Twins’ Blanket by Hyewon YumCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
30. What We Wear: Dressing Up Around the World by Maya AjmeraA beautiful photo essay of children dressed to impress.Pair with:Global Baby Boys/Global Baby Girls by Maya AjmeraMusic Everywhere! By Maya AjmeraCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
31. The Year of the Fortune Cookie (An Anna Wang novel) by Andrea Cheng, illustrated by Patrice BartonAnna travels to China and discovers more about her family’s heritage.Pair with:Dumpling Days by Grace LinSienna’s Scrapbook by Toni Trent ParkerCelebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity
32. Gender & Sexuality
33. Gender Based Bullying“When we examined the prevalence of both forms of peer discrimination among these students, we found that 25% of the adolescents reported at least one experience of gender-based discrimination by their peers in the previous six months. Fewer boys (19%) than girls (29%) reported gender-based discrimination”http://www.education.com/reference/article/ethnicity-gender-bullying/
34. Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress by Christine Baldacchino (2014)
35. Mr. Tiger Goes Wild by Peter Brown (2013)
36. My Princess BoyCheryl Kilodavis (2009)
37. This Day in JuneGayle E. Pitman (2014)
38. The Family BookTodd Parr (2003)
39. Not every princessJeffrey and Lisa Bone (2014)
40. Happy in our SkinFran Manushkin (2015)
41. Many classics, tooStory of Ferdinand Leaf, Munro 1936Tacky the Penguin Lester, Helen 1990A Color of His Own Lionni, Leo 1975Little Blue & Little Yellow Lionni, Leo 1962The Paper Bag Princess Munsch, Robert 1980Where the Wild Things Are Sendak, Maurice 1963
42. Songs & Fingerplays Old Macdonald Had a farm, and on her farm..Daddy called the doctor and the doctor said…The mamas and the papas on the bus go sh-sh
43. Income InequalityWhat are we talking about?Pennsylvania Partnerships for ChildrenState of the Child by Countywww.papartnerships.org/state-of-the-child/National Center for Children in Povertywww.nccp.org/profiles/PA_profile_7.html
44. Give a Goat by Jan West Schrockillustrated by Aileen DarraghA fifth grade class, inspired by a picture book, Beatrice’s Goat, works together to raise money to buy a goat to help a family in Uganda.Pair with:Beatrice’s Goat by Page McBrier illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter
45. Those Shoesby Maribeth Boeltsillustrated by Noah Z. JonesAll Jeremy is a pair of ‘those shoes’ like everyone else at school, but learns that wanting and needing are two different things.
46. The Can Manby Laura E. Williamsillustrated by Craig OrbackTim starts collecting empty cans to save up for a skateboard, and just as he reaches his goals, he meets the ‘Can Man’, which changes everything.Pair with:A Chance to Shineby Steve Seskin & Allen ShamblinIllustrated by: R. Gregory Christie
47. Something Beautifulby Sharon Dennis Wyethillustrated by Chris K. SoentpietA young girl looks around her neighborhood and sees only blight, so she starts a search for something beautiful.Pair with: Each Kindnessby Jacqueline WoodsonIllustrated by E.B. Lewis
48. Last Stop on Market Streetby Matt de la Peñapictures by Christian RobinsonCJ and his Nana ride the bus every Sunday and he wonders why they don’t have a car. His Nana helps him to see the beauty around him, while riding on the bus.
49. Stella’s Starlinerby Rosemary WellsStella lives in a beautiful silver home, but one day some mean kids tease her about her ‘tin can’ home, and she starts to worry.Pair with:Yard Saleby Eve Buntingillustrated by Lauren Castillo
50. Lucky Beansby Becky Birthaillustrated byNicole TadgellDuring the Great Depression, Marshall and his family eat lots of beans. Can they use their knowledge to win an important tool?Pair with:SpudsBy Karen HesseIllustrated by Wendy Watson
51. You and Me and Home Sweet Homeby George Ella Lyon & Stephanie AndersonSharonda and her family are living with her aunt. Are they ever going to have a home of their own?Pair with:A Shelter in Our Carby Monica Gunningillustrated by: Elaine Pedlar
52. The Dyamonde Daniel Seriesby Nikki Grimesillustrated by R. Gregory Christie
53. Armando and the Blue Tarp SchoolBy Edith Hope Fine & Judith Pinkerton JosephsonIllustrated by Hernán SosaArmando lives near the city dump and has to work to help his family, but what he really wants is to go to school.
54. Running ShoesBy Frederick Lipp; illustrated by Jason GaillardSophy and her mother live in a small village without a school. What she wants more than anything is a pair of running shoes, so she can walk the 8 miles to the nearest school.
55. The Red Pencilby Andrea Davis Pinkneyillustrated by Shane W. EvansWhen Amira’s village in Darfur is attacked, she and her family must flee to a refugee camp, where a red pencil brings her hope.
56. Additional Resources
57. Websites and BlogsAmerican Indians in Children’s Literature: http://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/Blog run by Debbie Reese, a First Nations teacher from New Mexico who examines literature for children and teens and provides perspective and analysis of those images and books. The Brown Bookshelf: http://thebrownbookshelf.com/ Written by authors of color to highlight the diversity of books available featuring African American characters. A great resource for contemporary as well as historical fiction. De Colores: The Raza Experience in Books for Children http://decoloresreviews.blogspot.com/La Raza refers to the experiences of indigenous populations in Mexico and Central America – this blog reviews and critiques books for children and young adults through the lens of the Hispanic experience. Disability in Kidlit: http://disabilityinkidlit.com/Featuring and calling attention to books for children and young adults featuring characters of differing abilities. I’m Your Neighbor: http://www.imyourneighborbooks.org/Books intended to build bridges between “new arrivals” and “long-term communities” Latin@s in Kid Lit: http://latinosinkidlit.com/Written by Latina authors and teachers, this site has a blog that reviews current and upcoming literature featuring Latino/a characters and written by authors of color. Of special use are the age level booklists.Reading While White: http://readingwhilewhite.blogspot.com/Examination of white privilege in librarianship – how to be aware of and address this while striving for support of our diverse audiences.We Need Diverse Books: http://weneeddiversebooks.org/where-to-find-diverse-books/One stop shopping for links to diverse books and resources.
58. Awards Celebrating DiversityCoretta Scott King Book Award - given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values.Pura Belpre Award- named for the first Latina librarian at the New York Public Library, the Pura Belpré Award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth. Schneider Family Book Award - honors an author or illustrator for a book that embodies an artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences.Stonewall Book Award - The first and most enduring award for GLBT books is the Stonewall Book Awards, sponsored by the American Library Association's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table.American Indian Youth Literature Award – presented every two years by the American Indian Library Association, the AILA Award identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians.Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - honors and recognizes individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage, based on literary and artistic merit.
59. Further ReadingBrunelle, Crystal. Everyday Diversity: A Teacher Librarian Offers Practical Tips to Make a DifferenceSchool Library Journal (online), May 1, 2014http://www.slj.com/2014/05/diversity/everyday-diversity-a-teacher-librarian-offers-practical-tips-to-make-a-difference/ Horning, K.T. Milestones for Diversity in Children’s Literature and Library ServicesChildren & Libraries, Vol 13, No 3 (2015)https://journals.ala.org/cal/article/view/5768/7226 Kropp, Lisa G. A Diverse Book List for the Under-Five SetSchool Library Journal, July 30, 2015http://www.slj.com/2015/07/feature-articles/a-diverse-book-list-for-the-under-five-set/#_ Myers, Walter Dean. “Where are the People of Color in Children’s Books?” New York Times, March 15, 2014.http://www.michelepolak.com/3003spring2014/Weekly_Schedule_files/Myers_1.pdf Naidoo, Jamie. The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Childrenhttp://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/ALSCwhitepaper_importance%20of%20diversity_with%20graphics_FINAL.pdf Rothschild, Amy. The World of Children’s Books is Still Very WhiteAmy RothschildFiveThirtyEight.com , March 6, 2015http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-world-of-childrens-books-is-still-very-white/ Wadham, Tim. Gateway Books: Getting Latino Kids Excited About Reading/Libro Por LibroSchool Library Journal (online), September 23, 2013http://www.slj.com/2013/09/collection-development/libro-por-libro/gateway-books-getting-latino-kids-excited-about-reading-libro-por-libro/
60. Connect With Us:Christine Caputo caputoc@freelibrary.org Interim Chief, Public Service Support Rachel Fryd frydr@freelibrary.org Collection Development OfficeJoel Nichols nicholsj@freelibrary.org Data Strategy & Children’s InitiativesSarah Stippich stippichs@freelibrary.org Early Literacy Program Coordinator