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There are over 300 languages spoken in the United States and libraries are seeing a growing number of immigrant families at their programs. What do you do when storytime leaders and storytime families don't speak the same language? From creating visual schedules and other visual aids to to using Plain Language to translating storytime guides, discover simple techniques to make your storytime friendly to parents and children who are English Language Learners.
Meeting Type: Program
Content Area: Transforming: Services
Interests: Children’s Literature, Children’s Services, Community Engagement,Equity Diversity & Inclusion, Librarianship, Literacy, Multicultural Services, Public Programs, Transforming Libraries, Urban Libraries, Youth Services
Type of Library: Public, Regional System, State Library
Sponsors: ALSC
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Close: Open
Rachel Payne
Coordinator, Early Childhood Services
Brooklyn Public Library
Eva Raison
Coordinator of Immigrant Services
Brooklyn Public Library
Jessica Ralli
Early Literacy Programs Coordinator
Brooklyn Public Library