Home stability and fair housing has long been an issue here in America and with current events, it has only gotten worse. People experiencing homelessness are often characterized as drug addicts, criminals, lazy and not deserving of respect or kindness. Here’s a list of books to explain the importance of kindness, understanding, and representation ofContinue reading “Homlessness in Kidlit Booklist”
Category Archives: Prof. Development
Adoption and Foster Care Booklist
Adoption and foster care are topics that our parents and caregivers seem to ask for on a regular basis in my town. Whether they’re adopting a child and need to prepare a sibling, adopting a child and wanting them to know they belong and are loved right where they are, or someone not adopting atContinue reading “Adoption and Foster Care Booklist”
LGBTQ+ Positive Chapter Books
Here’s part two of my LGBTQ+ positive booklist series! This booklist features chapter books for kids ages 7-12 years. If you missed the first post of picturebooks for ages 2-7 years, it can be found here.
LGBTQ+ Positive Picturebooks
Get ready because this is a long one! Plus, it’s a two-parter, as I’ve separated picturebooks (for 2-7 yr. olds) and books for older readers (7-12 year olds) into two different lists. Though there are classics such as Heather Has Two Mommies or Daddy’s Roomate, publishing has really done well lately with focusing on positiveContinue reading “LGBTQ+ Positive Picturebooks”
Let’s Talk About Racism and Bias Booklist
With everything going on and our current political climate, racism, prejudice, implicit bias, and microaggressions are more rampant than they’ve ever been. Or maybe that’s my privilege showing that I’m only noticing it more now. We’re all privileged in some way or another, so why not self-reflect and see if we can use those privilegesContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Racism and Bias Booklist”
Picturebooks to Promote Letter Knowledge
Before kids can begin to read, they need to build certain early literacy skills such as letter knowledge, print awareness, and symbolism. They have to know what the letter A looks like and sounds like. Essentially, they have to know that the letter stands for a sound. I put together this booklist of picturebooks thatContinue reading “Picturebooks to Promote Letter Knowledge”
Books for Singing Booklist
Books that lend themselves to singing are a great storytime addition and helps build early literacy skills! Sometimes I’ll teach everyone the song before breaking into the book, but other times I’ll just let them catch on and join in when they’re comfortable. Some of these books are to old familiar tunes, some provide theContinue reading “Books for Singing Booklist”
Interactive Picturebooks Booklist
Not every story or storytime has to feature young children sitting perfectly still with their hands on their laps. In fact, I don’t think most storytimes should. I’m not talking chaotic shouts and kids running around, but I want kids to be excited to come to my programs and know they’re going to have funContinue reading “Interactive Picturebooks Booklist”
Wordless Picturebook Booklist
Wordless picturebooks are a fantastic way to stretch your child’s ability for narrative skills and engage in creative thought! Below is a list of some of my absolute favorite wordless picturebooks.
Every Child Ready to Read: A History
Talking about, demonstrating, and teaching early literacy is a huge part of my job at my public library. Because I reference it a lot in some of my blog posts, I want to dedicate an entire post to it. Though there are many philosophies of thought on the topic, I’m going to be referencing theContinue reading “Every Child Ready to Read: A History”
Librarian Ginny 