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Every Reader Their Book

Every Reader Their Book. Promoting Books That Celebrate the Lives of all Young People. Christine Caputo Rachel Fryd Joel A. Nichols Sarah Stippich FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA. PaLA Annual Conference State College, PA October 5, 2015. Learning Objectives.

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Every Reader Their Book

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  1. Every Reader Their Book Promoting Books That Celebrate the Lives of all Young People Christine CaputoRachel FrydJoel A. NicholsSarah Stippich FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA PaLA Annual ConferenceState College, PAOctober 5, 2015

  2. Learning Objectives • Explore different kinds of diversity reflected in books to use with young children • Suggest best examples of these materials and best practices to how to use them at your library • Learn from you and your communities

  3. Framing Diverse Books Intersectionality “intersecting oppressions” (Crenshaw 1989) Updating Ranganathan 2. 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, deafness • Visual impairment, blindness • Physical impairment, wheelchair, limited use of hands, arms or other limbs • Chronic Illness such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida Neurological Challenges • Autism • ADHD • Alzheimers

  5. Physical Challenges A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin by Jen Bryant Tells 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 Shaw True story about a boy and his eye patch – told with humor and charm

  7. A Boy and A Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz The story of a young boy who stutters – until he speaks to animals.

  8. Kami and the Yaks by Andrea StennStryer Unable 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 Lears Wheelchair bound due to cerebral palsy, a young boy searches for a way to help a bird who needs rehabilitation.

  10. My Friend Suhanaby Shaila Abdullah & Aanyah Abdullah The story of a young girl whose friend has cerebral palsy.

  11. Neurodiversity • Autism • Alzheimers • ADHD • Dyslexia

  12. The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art by Barb Rosenstock Artist 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 Smith A 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 Peete Based 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. Pitzer A 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 Alexander Aimed at children with dyslexia, this story is all about asking for help and being patient with yourself.

  17. TOMMY CAN’T STOP by Tim Federle Tommy 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 of • Different races and skin colors • Variety of religious and ethnic backgrounds • Languages and immigration status

  19. Multicultural Diversity in Today’s Publishing World

  20. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Anna Hibiscus’ Song by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, beautiful Africa! Her family is lots of colors and lots of fun. Pair with: One Family by George Shannon Families by Shelley Rotner

  21. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Call Me Tree/LlamameArbolby Maya Christina Gonzalez A lyrical, bilingual celebration of nature and individuality Pair with: Nino Wrestles the World by Yuyi Morales

  22. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Cradle Me by Debby Slier Features babies from American Indian groups in traditional baby-carrying gear Pair with: Global Baby Boys/Global Baby Girls by Maya Ajmera Whose Toes are Those? By Jabari Asim

  23. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane & HodaHadadi Lalla can’t wait until she gets older and can wear a colorful malafa. Pair with: One Green Apple by Eve Bunting

  24. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors by Hena Khan, illustrated by MehrdokhtAmini Celebrate and learn more about the beautiful world of Islam Pair with: Green is a Chili Pepper by Rosanne Thong

  25. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Christopher Myers Carroll’s classic nonsense poem is given new life in Myers’ basketball game set in a cityscape. Pair with: Looking Like Me by Walter Dean Myers H.O.R.S.E. by Christopher Myers

  26. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity The Jumbiesby Tracey Baptiste A wonderfully creepy book based on Caribbean folklore Pair with: Doll Bones by Holly Black Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan

  27. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match/Marisol McDonald No Combina by Monica Brown, illustrated by Sara Palacios Marisol has brown skin, red hair, and her own unique style. Pair with: I’m Your Peanut Butter Big Brother by Selina Alko I Love Saturdays y Domingos by Alma Flor Ada

  28. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity My Grandfather’s Coat by Jim Aylesworth, illustrated by Barbara McClintock A retelling of a classic tale, with a new immigrant as the title character. Pair with: I Had a Favorite Dress by Boni Ashburn Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

  29. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity The Twins’ Little Sister by Hyewon Yum Uh oh… The twins now have to share with a little sister! Pair with: Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqualine Woodson The Twins’ Blanket by Hyewon Yum

  30. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity What We Wear: Dressing Up Around the World by Maya Ajmera A beautiful photo essay of children dressed to impress. Pair with: Global Baby Boys/Global Baby Girls by Maya Ajmera Music Everywhere! By Maya Ajmera

  31. Celebrating Racial and Ethnic Diversity The Year of the Fortune Cookie (An Anna Wang novel) by Andrea Cheng, illustrated by Patrice Barton Anna travels to China and discovers more about her family’s heritage. Pair with: Dumpling Days by Grace Lin Sienna’s Scrapbook by Toni Trent Parker

  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, too Story of Ferdinand Leaf, Munro 1936 Tacky the Penguin Lester, Helen 1990 A Color of His Own Lionni, Leo 1975 Little Blue & Little Yellow Lionni, Leo 1962 The Paper Bag Princess Munsch, Robert 1980 Where 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? National Center for Children in Poverty www.nccp.org/profiles/PA_profile_7.html Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children State of the Child by County www.papartnerships.org/state-of-the-child/

  44. Give a Goat by Jan West Schrock illustrated by Aileen Darragh A 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 byPage McBrier illustrated by Lori Lohstoeter

  45. Those Shoes by MaribethBoelts illustrated by Noah Z. Jones All 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 Man by Laura E. Williams illustrated by Craig Orback Tim 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 Shine by Steve Seskin & Allen Shamblin Illustrated by: R. Gregory Christie

  47. Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Wyeth illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet A young girl looks around her neighborhood and sees only blight, so she starts a search for something beautiful. Pair with: Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

  48. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña pictures by Christian Robinson CJ 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 Starliner by Rosemary Wells Stella 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 Sale by Eve Bunting illustrated by Lauren Castillo

  50. Lucky Beans by Becky Birtha illustrated by Nicole Tadgell During the Great Depression, Marshall and his family eat lots of beans. Can they use their knowledge to win an important tool? Pair with: Spuds By Karen Hesse Illustrated by Wendy Watson

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