Equitable & Inclusive Libraries for Youth

A Professional Development Resource

Author: Brenna Dickerson (Page 3 of 3)

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Social Justice Books: Booklists

November 30, 2017 /

Picture displayed is a preview of a few booklist topics available: Africa, Afro-Latinx, American Indians, Arabs, and Arab Americans, Asian Americans, Black History, Board Books.

Format: Website

Description: A compilation of curated booklists on a variety of multicultural topics arranged alphabetically.  Books in some individual booklists are organized by suggested age/school group—e.g. Early Childhood, Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, Young Adults, Adult, and Educators, and etc.—and a few provide links to topical articles, websites, discussions, or projects and programs, etc.

Link: https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/

Citation: Booklists. Social Justice Books. Retrieved from https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/

Religious Diversity in the Classroom

November 30, 2017 /

Picture says: Religious Diversity in the Classroom and depicts different religious symbols.Format: Learning Module

Description:
A five-part webinar series on teaching religious diversity in a school setting. The series begins by covering legal issues and misconceptions on teaching religion in school, and a discussion on creating a respectful class environment, both of which are available for free on Youtube. The series then contains a module each for elementary, middle, and high school educators; these require a site registration, however the trancripts of the webinars are freely avalable. Each part of the webinar includes a video, and further work like after session packs and helpful articles.

Link: https://www.tolerance.org/professional-development/religious-diversity-in-the-classroom

Supporting Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners in English Education

November 29, 2017 /

Format: Website

Description: This document from the National Council of Teachers of English lays out the organization’s beliefs and plans for action regarding how teachers can best support linguistically and culturally diverse students in the classroom. While written specifically for English teachers, the core beliefs apply equally well to school and public library contexts.

Link: http://www.ncte.org/cee/positions/diverselearnersinee

Many Languages, Many Cultures

November 29, 2017 /

Format: A picture depicting diverse children with the title: Many Languages, Many CulturesArticle

Description: This article by Hedy Chang contains useful tips for all educators on how to approach and support both children and parents on language and cultural diversity.

Link: https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/many-languages-many-cultures/

Citation: Chang, H. (n.d.). Many Languages, Many Cultures. Retrieved from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/many-languages-many-cultures/

Three Ways to Speak English

November 29, 2017 /

Format: TEDTalk, Video

Description: A spoken word celebration of the many different ways that the speaker approaches the English language, in the classroom, with friends, and with family. This 4 minute video by Jamila Lyiscott seeks to make listeners question the idea of “broken English”. This resource is important linguistically and as a reminder that there are a diversity of ways to speak any language.

Link: https://www.ted.com/talks/jamila_lyiscott_3_ways_to_speak_english

The Trevor Project’s Lifeguard Workshop

November 8, 2017 /
Pictured here is a programs information handout listing various programs The Trevor Project offers for LGBTQ youth in need of help and counseling. Listed below are: Trevor Lifeline, a suicide hotline available 24/7/365 at the phone number 866-488-7386, Trevor Text a text chat available Monday to Friday 3-10pm EST at the phone number 202-304-1200, Trevor Chat an online messaging service available every day from 3-10 pm EST at TrevorChat.org, Trevor Space a social networking site for LGBTQ youth, friends, and allies ages 13-24, and the Sucide Prevention and General Information section available online at TheTrevorProject.org/resources

A Programs Information Handout available as a pdf or poster from The Trevor Project

Format: Video, Training, Lesson Plans and Curriculum

Description: Free video training and curriculum based on Trevor’s in-person workshop, designed to aid youth-focused adults bring lessons into classrooms on challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, recognizing suicide warnings, and preventing crises. The linked page contains a 16 minute video and a 20 minute webinar, and many additional resources.

Link: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/education/lifeguard-workshop/

 

Supporting and Caring for our Bisexual Youth

November 8, 2017 /

The picture displayed is the front cover of the attached report. The cover says Supporting and Caring for Our Bisexual Youth vertically on the left side of the document. On top right of the document is the Human Right Campaign Foundation's symbol and on the bottom right of the cover are the organization symbols for the Bisexual Organizing Project, the Bisexual Resource Center, and BiNet USA.Format: Report

Description: A report based on data gathered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in their 2012 Youth Report, and presented in collaboration with BiNet USA, the Bisexual Organizing Project,  and the Bisexual Resource Center. This report covers youth who identify as bisexual, pansexual, or queer, and presents the personal and social challenges these youth face in their communities. Includes information on being an ally and additional resources.

PDF Link: http://www.hrc.org/youth-report/supporting-and-caring-for-our-bisexual-youth/

Citation: 

Human Rights Campaign Foundation, BiNet USA, Bisexual Organizing Project, & Bisexual Resource Center. (2012). Supporting and caring for our bisexual youth. Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org/youth-report/supporting-and-caring-for-our-bisexual-youth/

Supporting and Caring for Our Gender-Expansive Youth

October 8, 2017 /

FoThe picture displayed is the front cover of the attached report . Heading: Supporting and Caring for Our Gender Expansive Youth. Subheading: Lessons from the Human Rights Campaign's Youth Survey.rmat: Report

Description: A report released in 2014 which explores the growing expression and understanding of gender identity among youth today, their experiences, and the challenges they face. This report uses data gathered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in their 2012 Youth Report, and presented in collaboration with the organization Gender Spectrum. Includes information on being an ally and additional resources.

PDF Link: https://www.genderspectrum.org/staging/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/HRC_report.pdf

Citation: 

Gender Spectrum & Human Rights Campaign Foundation. (2014). Supporting and caring for Our gender-expansive youth. Retrieved from https://www.genderspectrum.org/staging/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/HRC_report.pdf

Supporting and Caring for our Latino LGBT Youth

October 8, 2017 /

The picture displayed is the front cover of the attached report which says Supporting and Caring for Our Latino LGBT Youth.Format: Report

Description: A report based in data gathered by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in their 2012 Youth Report, and presented in collaboration with the League of United Latin American Citizens. This report focuses on a small sample of Latino youth who identify as LGBT, the challenges they face, and their experiences in comparison to non-Latino youth, and non-LGBT youth.

PDF Link: http://www.hrc.org/youth-report/latino-youth

Citation: Human Rights Campaign, & League of United Latin American Citizens. (2012). Supporting and caring for our Latino LGBT youth. Retrieved from http://www.hrc.org/youth-report/latino-youth/

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