Recorded Program
Join experts in the field for an exploration of audiobooks and diversity. Discover how online tools, including Sound
Learning (https://www.audiopub.org/education/sound-learning), Hear Diversity (http://www.booksontape.com/heardiversity/)
and Read Proud Listen Proud (http://www.readproudlistenproud.com/read-proud-listen-proud/) bring
librarians, teachers, narrators, and publishers together to provide culturally authentic listening experiences for young
people. A complimentary audiobook literacy kit and unabridged audio will help attendees integrate audiobooks into their
curriculum and programming to increase civic engagement and open the door to cultural awareness.
Meeting Type: Program
Content Area: Transforming: Services
Interests: Collection Development, Youth Services
Type of Library: Public, School/Media Center, Student
Sponsors: ASCLA
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Close: Open
Sharon Grover
Youth Services Consultant
Arrowhead Library System
Thom Barthelmess
Youth Services Manager
Whatcom County Library System in Bellingham, WA
Dion Graham
Audiobook Narrator