Category Archives: Diversity

Whitehall Public Library: The LEARN Bus and so much more!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by LSSPCC

As a member, and later Chair of the LSSPCC, I learn of many programs that are truly fascinating. I was surprised when I learned of a program that was happening not far from my own home. I have followed the … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Register Your Día Program

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Dan Rude

Libraries, schools, and community organizations across the country celebrate Día in different ways; the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) invites everyone who organizes a Día program to register it in the National Día Program Registry. By registering your … Continue reading →

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Día! Diversity in Action!

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Carolyn Brodie

Día!  Diversity in Action is the 2013 tag line for the celebration of Children’s Day/Book Day.  For those of us serving children in libraries, that is every day.  We know first-hand the power of the right book at the right … Continue reading →

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ALA Midwinter Panel Focuses on Diversity in Children’s Books

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Guest Contributor

CBC Diversity, a committee-run initiative of the Children’s Book Council, will be making an appearance at ALA Midwinter 2013. The informational session will provide details about the initiative and all of the resources it offers librarians, one being the constantly … Continue reading →

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Register your 2013 Día Program!

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dan Rude

2013 is around the corner and so is Día! ALSC is inviting librarians to register their 2013 El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) programs in the 2013 National Día Program Registry. By registering their … Continue reading →

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Polyglot Books

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Jeanette Larson

For years librarians have sought out bilingual books–books that included both English and another language. We continue to do so and, in fact, several recent posts on listservs have asked for potential sources for these bilingual books. They are seen … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Diversity with Children’s Books

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Guest Contributor

The American Library Association’s Stonewall Book Award honors books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender experience. It was the first, and is the most enduring, GLBT literary award. I have had the honor to serve … Continue reading →

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One Week Til Día!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dan Rude

In one week, on April 30th, libraries all over the country will be participating in El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), the annual celebration of children, books, and culture. This year, over 400 libraries … Continue reading →

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