{"id":14415,"date":"2016-11-14T12:01:59","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T17:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/?p=14415"},"modified":"2016-11-14T10:47:24","modified_gmt":"2016-11-14T15:47:24","slug":"children-deserve-kindness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alsc.ala.org\/blog\/2016\/11\/children-deserve-kindness\/","title":{"rendered":"Because Children Deserve Kindness"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are helpers, we are sanctuaries, and we are here to serve. On Friday, ALSC published<\/a> the Unity. Kindness. Peace. booklist for librarians, parents, caregivers, teachers and other caring adults faced with children asking tough questions about the recent election and looking for positive ways to take action. \u00a0Thank you, Quicklists Consulting Committee<\/a>, for your rapid response to this need. The booklist is available for free download on the ALSC website at www.ala.org\/alsc\/unitykindnesspeace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the midst of turmoil, children look to us, the adults surrounding them for clues about how to express their thoughts and feelings,\u201d ALSC Vice President\/President Elect Nina Lindsay.<\/p>\n

We are committed to creating a better future for children through libraries.\u00a0 Let us continue this important work by supporting one another and in turn our community.<\/p>\n

Help spread this resource by sharing this post, using the booklist and adding your suggested titles in the comments field.<\/p>\n