The Duluth Public Library is a free resource available to UMD Students. DPL provides an exceptional selection of popular fiction and non-fiction children's books.
The Duluth Public Library is a free resource available to UMD Students. DPL provides an exceptional selection of popular fiction and non-fiction children's books.
Recommendations for Using and Building a Children's Literature Collection
When building and using a children's book collection, it is critical to:
Seek out diversity and intersectional representation in the characters, storylines, setting, etc.
Purposefully look for books that center people of color and their authentic stories. Purchase books written or illustrated by people of color.
Analyze books from implicit or explicit racist imagery, language, or whitewashed narratives.
Provide necessary context to the story being told. Be prepared to host conversations about the storyline, conflicts, characteristics , etc., with students.