by Andrea Jamison 5 stars Well-written and easy to understand. A fantastic resource for anyone involved in collection development and policy writing in libraries. The book centers around Jamison’s collection development policy inclusivity tool, J-MOD, which tracks the use and frequency of various words related to diversity and inclusivity. There are detailed instructions for using…
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Illustrated by Cbabi Bayoc 5 stars A lyrical book that dreams of an equitable world for all. Beautiful representations of different people and families living together in a vibrant community. Lush, dynamic artwork. A nice place to start introducing ideas of activism, equity, antiracism, and justice. Inspiring and hopeful. A beautiful book. Goodreads
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by Valerie Tagoe and Julia E. Torres 3 stars Well written. I do feel this book would work well for those just starting out in a library career, specifically in school libraries. The content is very school focused. I didn’t really find it that helpful as a public librarian. Much of the focus is on…
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Illustrated by Tony Neal 3.5 stars An adorable picture book about inclusion, acceptance, and not making assumptions about others. When a flamboyance of flamingos moves into the neighborhood, the other birds are upset by their bright colors and bold appearances. Finally, they decide to confront them. But when they arrive, they see their new neighborhoods…
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Illustrated by Devin Elle Kurtz 3 stars A beautiful example of the power of representation and the joy of doing what you love. This book is an interesting mashup of a semi-autobiographical story mixed with magic and time travel. Meli loves exploring the waters of la Playita del Condado, especially the tidal pools. When she…
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5 stars Another great book in the A Kids Book About series. The information is presented in an all-text format with different fonts, styles, colors, and positions. The presentation was engaging while still focusing on the topics covered. The first-person narration helps connect with the reader. This book covers crucial messages about normalizing disabilities, providing…
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Illustrated by Leisl Adams 3 stars A sweet picture book that shows that you can be friends even if you don’t speak the same language. The mermaid and the pirate both love storms. But when the pirate’s ship starts sinking, the mermaid rushes in to help. It doesn’t work out how either of them expect….
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Illustrated by Kitt Thomas 5 stars Such a sweet story. It explores themes of a love of books and reading, making new friends, celebrating differences, and not being afraid to try new things, even if you aren’t good at them right away. When Stacey meets Julie, they dream of reading every story in the library…
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Illustrated by Meenal Patel 5 star An adorable story about one girl finding inspiration in the women she sees in her life. Flowing through various colors, Tima showcases women she admires and their special traits, associating each trait with the color of hijab the woman wears. Great variety of characteristics presented, from hardworking and stylish…
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by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin 4 stars A nice resource to guide discussions of race, discrimination, and police brutality. The fictional story follows conversations between two families, one White and one Black. These conversations bring up various issues such as racism, discrimination, fairness, and slavery, demonstrating the different…
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