Every student deserves to be seen in their school library.

Janette and Leah are joined by "A" (local school librarian) and Jessica Silva (RAILS Member Engagement Specialist) to discuss how to create welcoming and inclusive school libraries. Together, they share strategies for supporting EDIA in the changing educational landscape.

 

Relevant Links:

Cooperative Center for Children’s Books Statistics

Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors by Rudine Sims Bishop

Vocational Awe and Librarianship by Fobazi Ettarh

The Myth of the Neutral Professional by Robert Jensen

Executive Orders:

• Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling
• Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government
• Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States and Communities
• Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy

EndDEI website

GLSEN Rainbow Library

Libraries and the Patriot Act

Public Act 103-0100

Inclusive Curriculum Implementation Guidance

Project Lit

On Intersectionality by Kimberle Crenshaw

Kelsey Bogan’s “Don’t Shush Me” Blog