Children's Literacy Initiative’s Post

In her book "Against Technoableism," Ashley Shew explores the intricate and sometimes sinister relationship between technology and disability and how it impacts you and me every day. Here are my key impressions and takeaways. https://lnkd.in/ex6rrkt6

Children's books have a profound impact on shaping young minds and fostering empathy, understanding, and acceptance. When children see characters from diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences, it opens up their world and teaches them to embrace differences. Let's strive for a world where every child can find themselves within the pages of a book, where differences are celebrated, and inclusion is the norm. 🌈✨ #DiversityInBooks #InclusionMatters #ChildrensLiterature #ReadersOfTomorrow

In her book "Against Technoableism," Ashley Shew explores the intricate and sometimes sinister relationship between technology and disability and how it impacts you and me every day. Here are my key impressions and takeways. https://lnkd.in/e6GK-SpS

How To Prepare for Pride Month in Libraries 2024: Book Censorship News, May 10, 2024

Join us on February 29th for an enriching and thought-provoking Book Talk featuring Eric Patashnik as he discusses his new book, COUNTERMOBILIZATION:

Some great books on this list!

I am excited to announce the publication of a book chapter on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by the Taylor and Francis Group. The chapter is titled "Trials and Tribulations of LGBTQ+ People at Work as Barriers to Their Job Satisfaction: A Minority Stress Theory Perspective." This qualitative research paper is based on semi-structured interviews with 32 LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace. Writing this paper was an eye-opening experience for me, and it has deepened my understanding of DEI initiatives and the lived experiences of the participants at the workplace. A big shoutout to my co-authors Gauri Priya and Sayantan Datta. #LGBTQ+ #Diversity, Equity and Inclusion #Pride Please find the abstract from: https://lnkd.in/gWzbbEcj

If you're looking for a podcast series to binge listen, The Log Books is a great one. It's essentially the history of LGBT+ Switchboard (and therefore focuses on British LGBTQ+ History). You'll find The Log Books at #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #SelfCare #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #LGBT #Queer

BIPOC Children, students, LGBQTIA+ individuals and more deserve to have access to a diverse range of books that represent their stories! The Daily Kos petition states, “In the first half of the 2022-23 school year, 30% of banned books were related to race or featured characters of color, while more than half of those banned in 2023 focused on LGBTQ+ issues. The escalation of book bans is a calculated effort by conservative advocacy groups and state legislators to curtail access to a broad range of ideas and stories. This movement is not just about removing individual titles; it's an orchestrated campaign to suppress free expression and erase diversity.” 📚 Take action and sign the petition here:

If you want to nurture empathy in your children, stories are the #1 way to do it. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AMlA #kidsbooks #childrensliterature #diversityinbooks