Rainbow Family Collections: Selecting and Using Children's Books with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Content (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (855 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1598849603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Librarians need this book to help ensure that those families' needs are being met.-Sharon McKellar, Oakland Public Library, CA(c) Copyright 2011. Readers are provided with a clear definition of what constitutes a rainbow family, along with descriptions of issues its members might face and what libraries can do to provide a safe and welcoming space for them. No redistribution permitted. . From School Library Journal This well-researched book is a much-needed tool, providing a wealth of information on how to welcome rainbow families into the library. According to statistics, 96 percent of all United States counties include LGBTQ couples raising children. It provides guidance to selectors who need to evaluate and choose childre
Jamie Campbell Naidoo, PhD, is Associate and Foster-EBSCO-Endowed Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama, where he teaches and researches in the areas of diversity, public libraries, and children's and youth services.
"Rainbow Family Collections" according to Rachel Fiehn. Fantastic resource. Covering preschool through middle school, this book is much needed by librarians and educators. Not only is the bibliography useful, the preliminary chapters will help educated readers about why LGBT issues are important and how to select titles. I have read . Must have for librarians For librarians looking to enhance (or weed) their collections; this is a must purchase. It is not only a bibliographic tool, it provides an historical overview, rubrics to evaluate books and questions to ask when considering books for purchase. Excellent indices are included as
As one of the only highly praised resources on this important topic, this thoughtfully compiled book examines and suggests picture books and chapter books presenting LGBTQ content to children under the age of 12.• A foreword by K.T. Horning of the Cooperative Children's Book Center • An extensive bibliography of picture books, easy chapter books, nonfiction books and nonprint materials with LGBTQ content for children ages 12 and under• An index of key terms for each title provides easy access to titles representing a specific aspect of LGBTQ culture