This book breaks new ground, offering school and public librarians serving children in grades K–8 a roadmap for implementing and upholding queer-inclusive programs, policies, and services.
School and public librarians are serving ever greater numbers of LGBTQIA+ children and families. Transgender children may begin to express a strong sense of gender identity as early as 2–3 years of age. Children are also identifying as gay much sooner than earlier generations—often between the ages of 7 and 12. Additionally, more children than ever before are living with LGBTQIA+ caregivers.
In seeking to make our programs and services inclusive and equitable for these growing populations, librarians may court controversy and face community backlash from patrons who feel queer-inclusive content is inappropriate for young children. This book codifies a set of best practices for librarians as they rise to this challenge, defining queer-inclusive programs, identifying potential barriers to implementation, and offering strategies and resources to overcome them.
Resources for Additional Support
By:
Lucy Santos Green (University of South Carolina Columbia SC USA),
Jenna Spiering (University of South Carolina,
Columbia,
SC,
USA),
Vanessa Lynn Kitzie (University of South Carolina,
Columbia,
SC,
USA),
Julia Erlanger (Sacramento Public Library,
Sacramento,
CA,
USA)
Foreword by:
Anastasia M. Collins
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781440876776
ISBN 10: 1440876770
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 16 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
College/higher education
,
Undergraduate
,
Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"Foreword Anastasia M. Collins, MLIS, MA Acknowledgment Chapter 1: Why This Book Was Written Why Library Services for Children Why School and Public Libraries Understanding the Terminology We Use Intersectionality and How It Applies to LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth Mental Health and How It Applies to Library Services for LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth Who We Are and How We See the World (Our Positionality Statements) Lucy Jenna Vanessa Julia References Chapter 2: Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures on Professional Behavior and Language Use Nondiscrimination Policies Inclusive Language Procedures Print and Communication Materials Event Titles Email Signatures and Name Badges Verbal Interactions Policies and Procedures on Professional Development Professional Development Plans Temporary Library Staff and Library Volunteers School Administration and Library Trustees Classroom Teachers and Professional Development Public Library School Outreach Self-Reflection Policies and Procedures on Displays and Facilities Displays General/Behavior-Driven Displays Curriculum-Driven Displays Literacy-Driven Displays Restrooms Meeting Spaces School Libraries Patron Use of the Children's Area Policies and Procedures in Digital Spaces Digital Resources Internet Filters and Access School Libraries Privacy Patron Records Public Libraries School Libraries Circulation Records E-Books Educational Technology References Chapter 3: Programming: Beyond Building the Collection Storytimes Representation Discussions for Young Children Queering Reading Drag Storytimes Reader's Advisory Recommend LGBTQIA+ Books to All Patrons Read Queer Books Book Clubs Instructional Partnerships and Collaborations Co-Teaching for School Librarians School and Public Library Partnerships Makerspaces Targeted Family Programming Final Thoughts on Subverting Core Library Programming References Chapter 4: Overcoming Resistance and Personal Fear Allies How to Visibly Support LGBTQIA+ People and Communities Invisibility Intellectual Freedom Reconsidering ""Neutrality"" Censorship Self-Censorship Giving Up Your Comfort for LGBTQIA+ Kids Hypervisibility Protests and Pushback Collections and Read-Alouds Drag Storytimes Book Displays Author Visits Preparing for Challenges Book, Material, and Display Challenges Program Challenges The Call Is Coming From Inside the House: Lucy's Story Pushing Your Practice Forward: Additional Strategies for LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Other Considerations for Allyship: Coming Out and Identity Disclosure for LGBTQIA+ Librarians and Intersectionality LGBTQIA+ Librarians Coming Out and Identity Disclosure Challenging the LGBTQIA+ Monolith: Intersectionality and Normativities Strategies for Fostering LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity From an Intersectional Standpoint References Chapter 5: Resources for Additional Support Activities and Curriculum Support Advocacy Collection Development Communities Demographic and Statistical Portraits Further Reading Glossaries and Language Guides Intersectionality Legal Organizations Mental Health Policy Guides Professional Development Programming Guides Social Media Packages and Resources Youth Voices Index129"
Lucy Santos Green, EdD, is professor of information science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Jenna Spiering, PhD, is assistant professor of information science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Vanessa Lynn Kitzie, PhD, is assistant professor of information science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Julia Erlanger, MSLIS, is a youth services librarian for Sacramento Public Library in Sacramento, CA.
Reviews for LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Children's Librarianship: Policies, Programs, and Practices
"""An invaluable guide for libraries seeking to serve all children."" - Booklist"
