The Newbery Practitioner’s Guide: Making the Most of the Award in Your Work
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- Table of Contents
- About the authors
- Reviews
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This book digs in and explores where the distinguished award intersects with library work in a range of areas such as collection policy, advocacy, programming, EDI efforts, and censorship. Recognized experts in the fields of library service to youth, children’s literature, and education present strategies, guidance, and tips to support practitioners in making the most of the Newbery in their work. Inside, you’ll find
- tips on using booklists, displays, mock elections, and "Bookstagramming" to promote the Newbery Award and the award winners;
- perspective on the Newbery Medal at 100, examining where it fits in the history of children's literature and where children’s book publishing stands today in terms of racially diverse literature;
- guidance to help you objectively and confidently deal with issues such as weeding award books and addressing controversies involving Newbery winners and honor books;
- strategies for leveraging the renown of the Newbery Award to advocate the value of libraries and library workers serving youth; and
- time-saving programming and book group resources, including ready-made activities and discussion questions for dozens of Newbery titles.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Nuts and Bolts of the Newbery Award, by Steven Engelfried
Chapter 1 Weeding and Maintenance of Your Newbery Collection
Meeting the Needs and Interests of Your Library Community
Megan Schliesman
Chapter 2 The Newbery in a Changing World
The Recognition of Racially Diverse Literature
Jonda C. McNair and Jared S. Crossley
Chapter 3 Challenged and Banned Newbery Books
How to Address Challenges and Deal with Controversial Books
Pat R. Scales
Chapter 4 Extending the Story
Activities to Enrich Newbery Reads
Ramona Caponegro, Denise Dávila, Alpha DeLap, and Lora DeWalt
Chapter 5 Front and Center
Ideas for Promoting Your Newbery Book Collection
Kimberly Probert Grad
Chapter 6 Putting the Newbery to Work
Advocating for Youth Services Library Workers
Cassie Chenoweth
Conclusion: The Enduring Value of the Newbery Award, by Jamie Campbell Naidoo
About the Contributors
Index
"A usable, practical, and inspiring guide to keeping a venerable award current and alive for young people.”
— Booklist