Program
Move from the “what” to the “how” of talking with kids about race in this dynamic workshop. A panel of facilitators, with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, workplaces, and experiences, will lead an examination of how to talk about and address race and racism with young people. Presenters will cover individual and systemic racism, intersectionality, and white fragility, as well as participant-guided topics to give attendees concrete tools and the confidence to address these issues with young people in the communities they serve. Hands-on, interactive activities will give the participants experience and first-hand knowledge to bring back to their institutions and implement immediately. Participants will be able to apply the knowledge they gain from this program in many contexts including through formal programming, in one-on-one interactions with the youth that they serve, as well as with the community at large, colleagues, and the leadership of their institutions. This work will contribute to the equity and inclusion of libraries, schools, and, ultimately, the communities that we serve and will create welcoming spaces for all youth, including those young people from marginalized and underserved communities.
ALA Unit/Subunit: ALSC
Meeting Type: Program
Cost: Included with full conference registration.
Open/Closed: Open
Allie Jane Bruce
Children's Literature Activist/Blogger
Reading While White
Kirby McCurtis
Administrator, North Portland Library
Multnomah County Library
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Renée Watson
Author
Bloomsbury
Meredith Steiner
Children's Librarian
San Francisco Public Library