Let's talk about race in storytimes

Bratt, Jessica Anne, (author.). McCurtis, Kirby, (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"With the help of this book's adaptable storytime activities, tools for self-reflection, and discussion starters, children's librarians will learn how to put anti-racism work into their professional practice while fostering an environment that celebrates all identities"-- Provided by publisher.

In the summer of 2016, Bratt began a personal introspection of how she interacted with the families in her storytimes, and how race placed a direct part in her creation of storytime sessions. She that, though there was a need and a desire to change the narrative, people didn't know how to do it; they were afraid, or felt unequipped. This book is the result of the training sessions Bratt developed: designed to create a space for reflection, growth, and change. -- adapted from Introduction.

Record details

ISBN: 9780838937891 (paperback)
ISBN: 0838937896 (paperback)
Physical Description: xxvi, 86 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: Chicago : ALA Editions, 2022.
Copyright: ©2022

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Preface: The world according to whimsy -- Introduction: Why I started talking about race in storytime -- They see race -- They see you -- Becoming a coconspirator -- Modeling the work : six sample storytimes -- Building your practice -- Conclusion: Championing the work! -- Appendix. Recommended resources.