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School librarians have always connected learners’ life experiences, cultures, and communities to materials, projects, and processes. As schools look to make these connections within the classroom and to the curriculum, school librarians are perfectly poised to lead and model meaningful steps toward a culturally responsive mindset. Embracing Culturally Responsive Practice in School Libraries celebrates how learners’ cultures shape everything from their communication to how they process information. This book translates complex concepts into accessible and practical school library strategies while challenging readers to embrace and nurture their personal and professional growth. An authentic and approachable guide to culturally responsive pedagogy aligned with the National School Library Standards, this book features
- an adapted framework with actionable steps and activities based on culturally responsive principles that directly relate to AASL Standards;
- scenarios offering context for learning, demonstrating conflicts, exploring potential harm, and suggesting strategies; and
- reflective exercises and challenges, introductory definitions, and resources for deeper exploration.
Introduction
Part 1: School Librarian
Chapter1: Looking Inward
Chapter 2: Mindful Modeling
Part 2: School Library
Chapter 3: Working with What You Have
Chapter 4: Step into the Library
Chapter 5: Thriving Partnerships
Part 3: Learner
Chapter 6: Active Participants
Chapter 7: Scenarios
Part 4: Evaluation
Chapter 8: School Librarian Evaluation
Chapter 9: Learner Evaluation
Conclusion
Appendixes
- Appendix A: Worksheets
- Worksheet A.1: Social Identity Garden Worksheet
- Worksheet A.2: Personal Identity Garden Worksheet
- Worksheet A.3: KWWHL Chart Worksheet
Work Cited
Index
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"Kennedy’s book serves as a guide to applying pedagogical principles to school library strategies that promote literacy, increase access, and practice inclusive and equitable practices with a culturally proficient mindset ... [It is] thoughtful and practical."
— Booklist
"The journey to true culturally reflective practice requires inward reflection. Kennedy looks at how to challenge the existing norms through a series of scenarios which provide helpful strategies to do this. Simple things such as reflecting on the language of signage, recognizing privilege and the dominant norm in things such as collection development and resource promotion are usefully covered ... At a time when the voices of school librarians in the US are being silenced and the tone of school library spaces is being challenged from external non-library voices, this book reflects what school libraries aim to achieve for vulnerable students. It is a useful and practical contribution, providing tools for library teams to promote inclusive spaces for all users."
— Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association