Cultivating strong girls : library programming that builds self-esteem and challenges inequality Cover Image

Book

Cultivating strong girls : library programming that builds self-esteem and challenges inequality / Nancy Evans.

Summary:

"An essential "how-to" book for youth services librarians who are interested in effecting social change and offering a dynamic, relevant program for girls."--Publisher's description

Record details

ISBN: 9781440856686
ISBN: 1440856680
Physical Description: x, 236 pages ; 24 cm
Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
Copyright: ©2018

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Why is a program like Strong Girls necessary? -- Gender bias and inequality, beauty, body image, and the media -- Identity, self-image, and self-esteem -- Friendships, conflict, confrontation, and rejection -- Romantic relationships, emotional and physical violence, suicide, and bullying -- Social media, confidence, body language, and presence -- Wrapping it up, using graduates as co-leaders, continuing as a club, and extension activities -- Planning your own program -- Appendix: worksheets and survey.