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Children’s | Youth Programs and Services
2021 | softcover 208 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Power Lines: Connecting with Teens in Urban Communities Through Media Literacy
Jimmeka Anderson and Kelly Czarnecki | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3790-7 Information and digital literacies are essential skills in today’s media-saturated world. But minoritized and economically disadvantaged youth in urban communities often lack these critical competencies. Offering a multi-faceted perspective, this book guides those who serve teens in libraries towards implementing innovative and transformative learning experiences. Librarians and YA specialists who serve urban youth in public, school, and academic libraries will
À gain insight on how factors such as lack of information and communication technology proficiency, inadequate technology and internet access, and instructional inequity place urban teens at high risk for media and informational illiteracy; À receive hands-on and strategic guidance through teen reflections, narratives from librarians and educators across the US, and voices from scholars in the field; À learn about several successful media literacy programs that have been implemented in libraries and communities, from Hip Hop Studies at Virginia Tech to youth podcasting, a zine club, Black Girls Film Camp, and others; and À find a toolkit of additional resources such as handout templates and sample lesson plans
2022 | softcover 112 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Let’s Talk About Race in Storytimes
Jessica Anne Bratt; Foreword by Kirby McCurtis | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3789-1 Many people want to engage with racial issues, but they often don’t know how or are hesitant to take the first steps. This includes children’s librarians, who are taking seriously our profession’s calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion. This book shows public and school librarians how to normalize conversations about racial issues with children, their caregivers, and storytime attendees, as well as their colleagues. You will discover
À several ready-to-use library storytimes that incorporate racial themes, complete with sample activities and booklists; À concrete suggestions for overcoming fears and awkwardness when it comes to talking about race, with advice on practicing new language and evaluating books for storytime; À interactive self-reflecting worksheets which explore songs for inclusive storytimes, providing age-appropriate glimpses into history and suggested affirmations in describing skin tone, hair, and language; À advocacy talking points centered on social justice that will encourage discussion with co-workers and other library staff; and À guidance on intentionally trying to diversify your world in order to truly become an anti-bias practitioner.
2021 | softcover 184 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
2022 | softcover 176 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Profiles in Resilience: Books for Children and Teens That Center the Lived Experience of Generational Poverty
Christina H. Dorr; Foreword by Rudine Sims Bishop | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3788-4
“This book helps to expand the definition of diversity in children’s books by shedding light on an element of diversity that is sometimes overlooked—economic situation or income . . . Teachers and librarians will find it informative and engaging as it deepens their experience with both authors and books as well as their understanding of children who are experiencing generational poverty.”
—from the Foreword by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University In this book, you will discover
À what it’s like to grow up in generational poverty and how reading can act as powerful catalyst;
À biographical sketches of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jason Reynolds, Cynthia Rylant, Kelly Yang, and other authors and illustrators familiar with poverty; and
À inspiring profiles and books that chronicle the lives of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Coco Chanel,
John Lewis, Wilma Mankiller, and others raised in generational poverty.
See also: LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens, page 49.
Asian Americans in Story: Context, Collections, and Community Engagement with Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Sarah Park Dahlen and Paul Lai | PRINT: 978-0-8389-3786-0 According to the Pew Research Group, Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the U.S.; simultaneously, hate incidents directed at Asian American individuals and groups are on the rise. Asian American children’s and young adult literature, one of the most vibrant yet underexamined bodies of works in the larger canon, constitutes an important means of both encouraging inclusivity and celebrating Asian American children’s heritage. In this pathbreaking guide, the authors delve into the context and content of Asian American stories for youth by
À tracing the ways in which these titles continue to diversify;
À exploring key themes in Asian American lit, including folklore, immigration, intergenerational conflict, cultural conflict, and multiracial characters;
À surveying notable titles and authors, valuable for collection development, programming, and courses in Asian American Studies; and
À incorporating interviews with authors, illustrators, librarians, and other key figures.
2022 | softcover 192 pp | 6" x 9" $59.99 | Members: $53.99
The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Genre Blends for Children and Young Adults
Pauline Dewan and Meagan Lacy | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4990-0 This guide, the first of its kind, will help public and school librarians, teachers, and collections staff identify genre blends for readers’ advisory, curriculum development, or creating core collections. Profiling more than 200 titles, inside its pages you’ll
À learn about six of the most in-demand genre blends for young readers, including Fantasy
Mysteries, Magical Realism, Steampunk, and Verse Novels;
À be introduced to each genre blend’s most compelling novels and contemporary authors;
À understand both book appeal factors (such as genre and theme) and reader-appeal factors, assisting you in matching readers with the perfect book;
À receive guidance on finding genre blends for children who are facing difficult circumstances, such as their parents’ divorce, cliques in school, lack of popularity, poor body image, or self-blame; and
À find what you’re looking for quickly and efficiently with the help of succinct annotations.
2021 | softcover 208 pp | 8.5” x 11” $54.99 | Members: $49.49
2021 | softcover 232 pp | 6” x 9” $54.99 | Members: $49.49
2022 | softcover 240 pp | 7" x 10" $59.99 | Members: $53.99
Library Programming for Autistic Children and Teens, Second Edition
Amelia Anderson; Foreword by Barbara Klipper | PRINT: 978-0-8389-9485-6 Well qualified to speak to the unique needs of these library users, Anderson is an educator, library researcher, and former public librarian who has helped to develop two IMLS funded initiatives that train library workers to better understand and serve autistic patrons. Building on Barbara Klipper’s first edition, she offers librarians who work in both public library and K-12 educational settings
À an updated introduction to the basics of autism, including language, symbolism, and Universal
Design best practices;
À step-by-step programs, adaptable for both public and school library settings, that are easy to replicate;
À contributions from autistic self-advocates throughout the text;
À suggestions for securing funding and establishing partnerships with community organizations; and
À handy training resources, sensory integration activities, and a “Tips for a Successful Library Visit” template.
See also: Library Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, page 9.
Books under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children’s Books, Second Edition
Pat R. Scales for the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4982-5
Praise for the first edition “Contains a veritable arsenal of information to employ when the book challenger comes knocking
at the library’s door . . . Belongs in every library collection.“—Booklist (starred review) Updated to focus on titles published since 2015 which have been the target of challenges, for each of the dozens of titles covered in this guide, readers will find
À a book summary;
À a report summarizing the specific challenges;
À quotes from reviews, plus a list of awards and accolades;
À talking points for discussing the book’s issues and themes;
À links to the book’s website, additional resources about the book, and suggested further reading; and
À read-alikes that have been challenged for similar reasons.
See also: Teaching Banned Books, page 19.
Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism, Fourth Edition
Michael Cart | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4747-0
Praise for the third edition
“Comprehensive and substantial . . . A highly recommended resource.“ —VOYA This resource
À sketches out YA lit’s origins and shows how it has evolved to deal with complex subjects;
À closely examines teen demographics, literacy, audiobooks, the future of print, and other key topics;
À provides updated coverage of genre fiction, including horror, sci fi, and dystopian fiction;
À delves deeply into multicultural and LGBTQIA+ literature, substantially updated in this edition;
À features expansive interviews with best-selling authors like Eric Shanower, Jackie Woodson, and
M. T. Anderson as well as publishers and leaders in the field;
À discusses the impact of the Printz Award, the National Book Award, and other honors; and
À features abundant bibliographic material.
2019 | softcover 272 pp | 7" x 10" $64.99 | Members: $58.49
Transforming Young Adult Services, Second Edition
Written and Edited by Anthony Bernier; Foreword by John M. Budd | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1774-9
“[A] thoughtful and challenging collection.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Showcasing a rigorous debate about the theory and practice of YA librarianship, this “provocative presentation of diverse viewpoints by leaders in the field” (Catholic Library World) offers LIS instructors, students, and practitioners a valuable tool for aligning YA services to more fully reflect our diverse populations of young people. Its contributors delve deeply into such topics as
À the historical roots for current theories and practice;
À how intellectual freedom, storytelling, library collections, and other service topics can connect with the library’s notion and vision of young adults;
À diverse YA identities, including critical race theory;
À competing perspectives on young adults’ rights in libraries;
À envisaging YA librarianship from a teen-centered perspective;
À youth identities and the school library; and
À moving beyond coaching to copilot with young adults.
2020 | softcover 104 pp | 6” x 9” $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Outreach Services for Teens: A Starter Guide
Jess Snow; Foreword by Anthony Bernier | PRINT: 978-0-8389-4815-6 In this primer for those new to the profession, Snow demonstrates how youth librarians can approach outreach systematically and mindfully to ensure success. Readers will learn how to apply a full complement of skills, analysis, and resourcefulness to their job. With a special focus on effectively serving marginalized youth, in this book Snow
À defines in practical terms what constitutes outreach and advises on how to plan and advocate for providing those services;
À discusses steps for creating and maintaining partnerships, both within the library and externally;
À details numerous examples of well-executed outreach efforts that can serve as models;
À provides suggested core titles for teen outreach, book talks, selection tools, and a sample book checkout sheet; and
À includes nuts-and-bolts tools such as an outreach plan for teen librarians, staff training resources, and information about national organizations serving teens.
2019 | softcover 248 pp | 6” x 9” $45.00 | Members: $40.50
The Coretta Scott King Awards: 50th Anniversary
Carole J. McCollough, Adelaide Poniatowski Phelps, Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach
Services (ODLOS) | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1869-2 Marking the 50th anniversary of the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Book Awards, this invaluable guide celebrates the legacy of these prestigious honors, which have enlarged the prominence of literature for children and youth about the Black experience. Spotlighting the work of the author and illustrator winners and honorees since the awards’ inception, this unique resource is an excellent tool for collection development, readers’ advisory, and classroom use. More than just a bibliography, this book includes
À a history of the origin, development, and evolution of the CSK Book Awards;
À coverage of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Practitioner Lifetime Achievement Award and the Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe Award for New Talent;
À excerpts and color plates from many of the titles; and
À a complete listing of the 1970-2019 Award and Honor Books as well as a subject index, ideal for curriculum planning
2020 | softcover 136 pp | 8.5" x 11" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Pairing STEAM with Stories: 46 Hands-On Activities for Children
Elizabeth M. McChesney, Chicago Public Library and Brett Nicholas, Museum of Science and Industry
PRINT: 978-0-8389-4749-4
Make STEAM education fun while planting the seeds for lifelong learning! Partnering with cultural institutions, such as the Chicago Public Library (CPL) does with Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), libraries can forge powerful connections between literacy and science. This resource shares the fruits of that partnership. Inside, readers will find
À 46 book-based, customizable STEAM activities, each complete with program length, materials list, and step-by-step instructions;
À real-life tips, advice, and thoughts from practicing CPL librarians sprinkled throughout the book;
À pointers on incorporating STEAM into existing programs;
À pedagogical strategies behind effective STEAM experiences, ensuring successful implementation of these skills; and
À helpful supporting materials such as a program planning rubric and a vendor list
See also: STEAM Activities in 30 Minutes for Elementary Learners, page 52.
2018 | softcover 168 pp | 6" x 9" $45.00 | Members: $40.50
LGBTQAI+ Books for Children and Teens: Providing a Window for All
Christina Dorr and Lizabeth Deskins; Foreword by Jamie Campbell Naidoo | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1649-0
“The book’s tone is warm and its advice universally applicable to school and public libraries large
and small, rural and urban.” —Booklist There is a rich and varied body of literature for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual/allied, and intersex young people, which can function as a mirror for LGBTQAI+ individuals and as a window for others. This resource
À discusses the history of LGBTQAI+ terms and reasons to share LGBTQAI+ literature with all children;
À presents annotated entries for a cross-section of the best LGBTQAI+ lit and nonfiction for young children, middle year students, and teens, with discussion questions and tips;
À offers advice on sensitive issues such as starting conversations with young people, outreach to stakeholders, and dealing with objections and censorship head on; and
À includes ideas for programming and marketing.
2019 | softcover 264 pp | 6" x 9" $49.99 | Members: $44.99
Muslims in Story: Expanding Multicultural Understanding through Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Gauri Manglik and Sadaf Siddique | PRINT: 978-0-8389-1741-1
“Designed to build bridges, the book offers librarians and educators a rich list of relevant and engaging current titles on which to draw . . . No comparable bibliography exists, so this book is a required resource for those who study children’s literature or serve children in libraries and
classrooms.” —Choice
“Each chapter includes a theme explanation, book summary, and book awards. Many entries include ideas for further engagement, discussion starters, and book quotes, all of which would be
helpful in planning book-related activities, discussions, and programs.” —ARBA
—School Library Journal
